 The odds appeared to be even going into the bout, but Green went on to win the match due to Stracey's left eye starting to close.On 14 June 1977, Green challenged Carlos Palomino for the WBC welterweight title at Empire Pool.Fortunes swayed with Green digging deep, his left eye closing, but Palomino boxed superbly to win by a left-hook knockout in the 11th round.