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On June 4, 1974, amidst the fervor of the women's rights movement and a tense gender clash, an unusual fight took place at Madison Square Garden.
Idman.biz reports that Joe Hess, a martial arts champion, faced Bet Buss, the 22-year-old holder of the international karate title among women.
The fight, broadcast as part of "ABC's Wide World of Sports", was supposed to be a calm sparring session involving an exchange of techniques. However, Buss changed the course of the fight with a sudden and decisive attack. Hess responded with an equally powerful blow, and Buss soon fell to the ground.
Despite winning the fight, Hess faced public condemnation. His actions were seen as a demonstration of aggressive dominance, and he was labeled as a bully, becoming a symbol of the controversial clash of the era in the struggle for equality.
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