 Instead, Randall knocked him down for the first time in his career and went on to win a split decision and Chávez lost the title to Randall.Chávez blamed his loss on referee Richard Steele, who deducted two points from Chávez for low blows, which affected the difference on the scorecards.The WBC ordered an immediate rematch and Chávez regained the title on a split technical decision in May 1994.