All the press knew that one - and other fights - were fixed. Gavilan was a mob-controlled fighter, too, and when he fought Billy Graham it was clear Graham had been robbed of the title. The decision would be bought.
All the press knew that one or more fights were manipulated. Gavilan was a fighter controlled by organized crime, and when he competed against Billy Graham, it was apparent that Graham had not won the title legitimately. The decision would be bought.