[1] On September 22, 1973, Clyde Gray challenged undisputed world welterweight champion José Nápoles for the latter's title.
The bout took place at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and was televised nationally in both Canada and the United States.
Although Gray, the second-ranked WBC contender, was very competitive throughout the 15 rounds, Nápoles' boxing skill was clearly superior to the challenger's.
Therefore Gray knew he was trailing in the fight and had to be the aggressor in the final rounds if he hoped to win the title.
On August 6, 1977, Gray fought WBA world welterweight champion José (Pipino) Cuevas at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles.