anuary 1-Freddie Steeleretains hisNational Boxing Associationworld Middleweight title with a ten round decision win over former world championGorilla Jones, inMilwaukee, Wisconsin.*.January 19- In a rematch,Benny Lynchretains the world Flyweight title with a fifteen round decision overSmall Montana, in London.*.February 21- At their rubber match,Sixto Escobarretains his world Bantamweight title with a fifteen round decision victory overLou SalicainSan Juan, Puerto Rico. It is also the first world title fight ever held inPuerto Rico.*.May 7-Lou Ambersretains his world Lightweight title with a fifteen round decision over former championTony Canzoneri, at theirNew Yorkrematch.*.June 3-John Henry Lewisretains his world Light-Heavyweight championship with an eighth round knockout of former world championBob OlininSt. Louis.