AARON “THE HAWK” PRYOR conclusively settled his rematch with Alexis Arguello with a KO victory at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The American, who was defending the WBA world light-welterweight strap, sent the challenger to the canvas in rounds one and four, before putting him down for the count in the 10th. The bout ultimately failed to live up to the initial encounter, which was a brutal contest punctuated by controversy.

Pryor was defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) Junior Welterweight Championship for the third time against WBA number 2 rated Dujuan Johnson, out of the famous Kronk Gym in Detroit, Michigan.

The bounding Pryor met Cervantes three-quarters of the way across the ring when the opening bell sounded and instantly went to work by swarming him with bunches of punches. Expecting this, Cervantes coolly snapped out jabs, maintained a high guard and kept his eyes peeled for countering opportunities. During those rare times when they were at long range, Cervantes cracked Pryor with long-armed hooks and crosses.

The Battle of the Champions, was a term used by promoter Bob Arum regarding the junior welterweight boxing super match between Aaron Pryor and Alexis Argüello on November 12, 1982.