On 7 December 1976 Green took on the Pride of Paris, Jean-Baptiste Piedvache, for the vacant European light-welterweight title. Green was staggered in the eighth round but Piedvache's left eye was beginning to close.
In a fight on December 7, 1976, Green challenged Jean-Baptiste Piedvache for the vacant European light-welterweight title. Green was knocked down in the eighth round, while Piedvache's left eye started to shut.