Kid Azteca

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Kid Azteca
Personal information
Nickname
Kid Azteca
BornLuis Villanueva Páramo
(1913-06-21)June 21, 1913
DiedMarch 16, 2002(2002-03-16) (aged 88)
WeightWelterweight
Boxing career
Boxing record
Total fights255
Wins193
Win by KO114
Losses49
Draws11
No contests2

Luis Villanueva Páramo (June 21, 1913 – March 16, 2002) was a Mexican boxer best known as Kid Azteca. Villanueva boxed professionally from 1932 to 1961, making him one of a small number of fighters that fought during four decades. Archie Moore, George Foreman, Roberto Durán and Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. (nearly 5 decades) are five other fighters in that exclusive group.

Background

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Luis Villanueva was a native of "The Tough Neighborhood" of Tepito, one of the most notorious neighborhoods in Mexico City, famous among other things because several international famous Mexican boxers and wrestlers were born at that place, (hence the reason why it is called "Tough Neighborhood").

There's not much information available about of his personal life or his beginnings in before he became a pro. In fact, there's some discrepancy about the exact date of his debut. Some sources indicates he became Pro in 1926, other sources indicates his pro debut was July 25, 1930, but officially, it is recorded at 1932. The San Antonio Express reported in 1944 that Villanueva's passport's birth date was June 21, 1917, and not June 21, 1913. If this is true, he was only 13 when started his career.

He was a right-handed boxer. Luis Villanueva began fighting as "Kid Chino" in Laredo, Texas. "Chino" is a Mexican slang for "curly", and an allusion to his curled hair. It is not clear when his nickname changed, but it is possible it was due to his nationality, when fighting in Texas, in an effort to attract more attention over him. By 1927 he was widely known as Kid Azteca. His trainer at that date was Macario Azocar.

Boxing career

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Kid Azteca began boxing on January 1, 1932. He knocked Carlos Garcia out in the first round, in Laredo, Texas. On March 3, and fighting only in his third fight, he beat former world champion Battling Shaw by a decision in ten, also in Laredo.

On June 15, Azteca made his Mexican debut, beating Luis Arizona by a ten round decision in Mexico City. However, on his next bout, lost for the first time, being knocked out in eight rounds by Tommy White on July 1.

On October 23, Azteca, having reeled off four straight victories, fought for a title for the first time. He beat David Velasco by a twelve round decision to obtain the national Welterweight title in Mexico City. Kid Azteca had eleven additional wins in a row, including a victory over Joe Glick, before he fought the future world Middleweight champion Ceferino Garcia on July 11, 1933 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. He beat Garcia, who would hold Henry Armstrong to a tie as world Middleweight champion, by a ten round decision. Azteca and Garcia held a rematch exactly fourteen days later, at the same location. On rematch, Kid Azteca knocked Garcia out in round eight.

On June 5, 1934, Azteca fought Young Peter Jackson (named after an Australian Heavyweight contender of the 19th century), beating Jackson on points after ten rounds. On July 21, he confronted Baby Joe Gans, another popular fighter of that time, outpointing Gans over ten rounds.

Azteca gradually became a national hero in Mexico after his victory over Garcia. By the time he beat Gans, he was widely regarded as Mexico's most popular fighter of his time. He fought Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Lewis Hardwick, a top rated challenger twice in one week at the beginning of 1935: On January 19, the pair would tie over ten rounds. On January 26, Azteca prevailed on points. On his next bout, he defeated Izzy Jannazzo, another ranked fighter of the time, by a decision in ten on March 2.

Kid Azteca had twelve more bouts, including a successful defense of his Mexican Welterweight title, before he met Rodolfo Casanova (who had lost to Sixto Escobar for the world's Bantamweight title) on May 16, 1936. Azteca lost to Casanova by a ten round decision. In his next fight, July 17 of that year, Kid Azteca faced Ceferino Garcia for the third time, losing by knockout in round five.

Azteca proceeded to win twenty seven of his next thirty one bouts, before meeting future world Welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic on November 24, 1939, losing a decision over ten rounds to Zivic in Houston, Texas.

On December 13, 1940, Azteca and Bobby Pacho, who challenged for a world championship one time, fought to a ten round tie in San Antonio, Texas. Next came two more bouts with Cocoa Kid. These bouts once again took place ten days apart from each other. On January 1, 1941, Azteca won by ten round decision, and on January 11, the two rivals fought to a 10 round no contest.

Azteca lived for a year in Argentina, where he made six fights, five of them in Buenos Aires. Azteca's debut in that South American country came on April 11, 1943, when he knocked Sebastian Romanos out in round nine.

On November 6, 1944, Azteca had a fourth fight with Ceferino Garcia, being defeated by decision in ten at Mexico City. Despite having a five fight losing streak and having lived in Argentina for a year, however, Azteca still held the Mexican Welterweight championship.

Azteca lost to Zivic two more times, both by decision, before actually beating him in their fourth encounter. This took place on February 15, 1947 in Mexico City, and Azteca was able to knock Zivic out in the fifth round. On March 19, Azteca fought Vincente Villavincencio in an unsuccessful bid to conquer the Mexican Middleweight title, being knocked out in round six. He beat Villavincencio in two subsequent fights, both times by decision over ten rounds.

On June 26, 1950, Azteca fought former world Lightweight champion Sammy Angott, losing to the American boxer by points after ten rounds.

With the advent of the television era during the 1950s, Azteca's popularity in Mexico grew more than ever before. Most of his fights were televised, and boxing fans across the country could then watch him fight from their family rooms. Although Kid Azteca spent the rest of his career fighting mostly unknown fighters, his fights drew high ratings for Televisa, Mexico's only public television company at the time.

On February 3, 1961, Azteca knocked out Alfonso Macalara in the first round at Veracruz. This would turn out to be his last professional fight.

Azteca was able to reach a milestone as he became a member of the exclusive group to fight at least two hundred bouts. He also became a member of the also exclusive group of fighters that boxed during four decades, when he knocked Adrian Medieta in three rounds on July 12, 1960 in Pachuca. He retired a little after this date.

He died on March 16, 2002.

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[1] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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255 fights192 wins47 losses
By knockout1149
By decision7737
By disqualification11
Draws11
No contests2
Newspaper decisions/draws3

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateAgeLocationNotes
255Win192–47–11 (5)Alfonso MalacaraKO1 (6)Feb 3, 196147 years, 227 daysVeracruz, Mexico
254Win191–47–11 (5)Adrian MedietaKO3 (10)Jul 12, 196047 years, 21 daysPachuca, Mexico
253Draw190–47–11 (5)Kid FilipinoPTS6Aug 22, 195946 years, 62 daysSan Luis Potosi, Mexico
252Win190–47–10 (5)Guillermo MorenoKO6 (10)Nov 8, 195845 years, 140 daysZitacuaro, Mexico
251Win189–47–10 (5)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Oct 25, 195845 years, 126 daysMonterrey, Mexico
250Win188–47–10 (5)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Apr 7, 195743 years, 290 daysMonterrey, Mexico
249Win187–47–10 (5)Willie RiskoKO6 (10)Jul 28, 195643 years, 37 daysSan Cristobal, Mexico
248Win186–47–10 (5)Arturo CardenasKO3 (10)Jul 7, 195643 years, 16 daysLeon, Mexico
247Loss185–47–10 (5)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Mar 18, 195642 years, 271 daysQueretaro, Mexico
246Win185–46–10 (5)Roberto RodriguezKO4 (10)Apr 9, 195541 years, 292 daysQueretaro, Mexico
245Win184–46–10 (5)Jorge CastroKO4 (10)Mar 26, 195541 years, 278 daysAcapulco, Mexico
244Win183–46–10 (5)Sandy BaxterKO9 (10)Mar 10, 195541 years, 262 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
243Win182–46–10 (5)Gabriel DiazPTS10Feb 12, 195541 years, 236 daysMonterrey, Mexico
242Win181–46–10 (5)El ConscriptoPTS10Nov 27, 195441 years, 159 daysMonterrey, Mexico
241Win180–46–10 (5)Jorge CastroKO6 (10)Sep 25, 195441 years, 96 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
240Win179–46–10 (5)Little PalmaUD10Aug 10, 195441 years, 50 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
239Win178–46–10 (5)Vicente CantuTKO7 (10)Jul 24, 195441 years, 33 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
238Win177–46–10 (5)Ray ZavaletaKO4 (10)May 22, 195440 years, 335 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
237Win176–46–10 (5)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Mar 13, 195440 years, 265 daysVeracruz, Mexico
236Win175–46–10 (5)Jesse RoblesKO5 (10)Feb 26, 195440 years, 250 daysPueblo, Mexico
235Win174–46–10 (5)Rudy JimenezKO4 (10)Feb 21, 195440 years, 245 daysNueva Rosita, Mexico
234Win173–46–10 (5)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Feb 11, 195440 years, 235 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
233Win172–46–10 (5)Lucio MorenoKO4 (10)Jan 15, 195440 years, 208 daysArena La Rosita, Torreon, Mexico
232Draw171–46–10 (5)Perrin VegaPTS10Dec 3, 195340 years, 165 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
231Win171–46–9 (5)Salvador DavilaKO5 (10)Nov 17, 195340 years, 149 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
230Win170–46–9 (5)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Sep 15, 195340 years, 86 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
229Win169–46–9 (5)Jorge CastroTKO7 (10)Aug 4, 195340 years, 44 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
228Win168–46–9 (5)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Jul 7, 195340 years, 16 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
227Loss167–46–9 (5)Machete GarciaPTS10Aug 28, 195239 years, 68 daysBosquez Park, Robstown, Texas, US
226Loss167–45–9 (5)Juan PadillaPTS10Aug 20, 195239 years, 60 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
225Win167–44–9 (5)Andres BalderasTKO3 (10)Aug 2, 195239 years, 42 daysMatamoros, Mexico
224Win166–44–9 (5)Dennis WoodburyPTS10May 29, 195238 years, 343 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
223Win165–44–9 (5)Vicente CantuTKO5 (10)Sep 4, 195138 years, 75 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
222Loss164–44–9 (5)Charley SalasTKO7 (10)Aug 21, 195138 years, 61 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
221Loss164–43–9 (5)Eusebio HernandezPTS10Jan 19, 195137 years, 212 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
220Win164–42–9 (5)Rafael GutierrezKO9 (10)Jan 10, 195137 years, 203 daysPuebla, Mexico
219Win163–42–9 (5)Octavio RomoKO6 (10)Nov 14, 195037 years, 146 daysGuamuchil, Mexico
218Win162–42–9 (5)Tommy RamirezKO6 (10)Jul 19, 195037 years, 28 daysReynosa, Mexico
217Loss161–42–9 (5)Buddy HolderfieldKO4 (10)Jul 1, 195037 years, 10 daysCamden, New Jersey, US
216Loss161–41–9 (5)Sammy AngottUD10Jun 26, 195037 years, 5 daysDudley Field, El Paso, Texas, US
215Win161–40–9 (5)Joe DanosKO10 (10)May 3, 195036 years, 316 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
214Win160–40–9 (5)Eusebio HernandezKO7 (10)Mar 31, 195036 years, 283 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
213Win159–40–9 (5)Andres BalderasTKO10 (12)Mar 26, 195036 years, 278 daysMonterrey, Mexico
212Loss158–40–9 (5)El ConscriptoTKO10 (12)Jan 28, 195036 years, 221 daysGuadalajara, MexicoLost Mexico welterweight title
211Win158–39–9 (5)Baby YucatanKO4 (10)Jan 23, 195036 years, 216 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
210Win157–39–9 (5)Jack BreesonKO4 (10)Oct 13, 194936 years, 114 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
209Win156–39–9 (5)Manuel LuevanoKO5 (10)Jul 14, 194936 years, 23 daysReynosa, Mexico
208Win155–39–9 (5)Art HardyKO5 (10)May 20, 194935 years, 333 daysMonumental Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, Mexico
207Draw154–39–9 (5)El ConscriptoPTS10Oct 24, 194835 years, 125 daysTampico, Mexico
206Win154–39–8 (5)Nick MoranPTS10Sep 19, 194835 years, 90 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
205Draw153–39–8 (5)Kid FilipinoPTS10Aug 22, 194835 years, 62 daysTampico, Mexico
204Win153–39–7 (5)Simon LucasPTS10Jun 12, 194834 years, 357 daysMexico City, Mexico
203Win152–39–7 (5)El ConscriptoPTS10May 1, 194834 years, 315 daysArena Canada Dry, Guadalajara, Mexico
202Win151–39–7 (5)El ConscriptoKO11 (12)Apr 10, 194834 years, 294 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
201Win150–39–7 (5)Nick MoranPTS12Jan 31, 194834 years, 224 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
200Win149–39–7 (5)Johnny MillsKO2 (10)Oct 26, 194734 years, 127 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
199Win148–39–7 (5)Melvin JohnsonKO3 (10)Oct 13, 194734 years, 114 daysMexicali, Mexico
198Loss147–39–7 (5)Bert LinamUD10Sep 30, 194734 years, 101 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
197Win147–38–7 (5)Kid FilipinoKO5 (10)Aug 31, 194734 years, 71 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
196Win146–38–7 (5)Bobby YaegerKO4 (10)Aug 23, 194734 years, 63 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
195Win145–38–7 (5)Vicente VillavicencioPTS10Jun 28, 194734 years, 7 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
194Loss144–38–7 (5)Vicente VillavicencioTKO8 (12)Mar 19, 194733 years, 271 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant Mexico middleweight title
193Win144–37–7 (5)Fritzie ZivicKO5 (10)Feb 1, 194733 years, 225 daysMexico City, Mexico
192Win143–37–7 (5)Cosby LinsonKO4 (10)Nov 9, 194633 years, 141 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
191Loss142–37–7 (5)Cosby LinsonSD10Oct 2, 194633 years, 103 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
190Win142–36–7 (5)Carlos MalacaraTKO4 (10)Sep 7, 194633 years, 78 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
189Win141–36–7 (5)Lige DrewPTS10Aug 13, 194633 years, 53 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
188Win140–36–7 (5)Joe KeyesKO4 (10)Jul 13, 194633 years, 22 daysMexico City, Mexico
187Win139–36–7 (5)Lige DrewKO8 (10)Jul 3, 194633 years, 12 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
186Win138–36–7 (5)Baby ZavalaKO2 (10)Jun 15, 194632 years, 359 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
185Loss137–36–7 (5)Joe LegonPTS10May 11, 194632 years, 324 daysPalacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
184Win137–35–7 (5)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Apr 17, 194632 years, 300 daysPalacio de los Deportes, Gomez Palacio, Mexico
183Win136–35–7 (5)Melvin JohnsonKO7 (10)Apr 6, 194632 years, 289 daysMexico City, Mexico
182Win135–35–7 (5)Joe LegonKO3 (10)Mar 23, 194632 years, 275 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
181Win134–35–7 (5)Howell SteenUD10Feb 12, 194632 years, 236 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
180Win133–35–7 (5)Frankie VallejoKO5 (10)Feb 7, 194632 years, 231 daysAcapulco, Mexico
179Win132–35–7 (5)Kid FilipinoKO8 (12)Jan 12, 194632 years, 205 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
178Win131–35–7 (5)Baby ZavalaKO9 (10)Nov 11, 194532 years, 143 daysMexico City, Mexico
177Win130–35–7 (5)Baby OrizabaKO3 (10)Oct 24, 194532 years, 125 daysOrizaba, Mexico
176Win129–35–7 (5)Artie DorrellSD10Oct 9, 194532 years, 110 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
175Win128–35–7 (5)Paul AltmanKO5 (10)Jul 21, 194532 years, 30 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
174Loss127–35–7 (5)Paul AltmanSD10Jun 18, 194531 years, 362 daysCity Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
173Win127–34–7 (5)Benny WilliamsPTS10May 26, 194531 years, 339 daysMexico City, Mexico
172Loss126–34–7 (5)Fritzie ZivicMD10May 7, 194531 years, 320 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
171Win126–33–7 (5)Eddie CerdaKO6 (10)Mar 25, 194531 years, 277 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
170Win125–33–7 (5)Rodolfo RamirezTKO10 (12)Jan 13, 194531 years, 206 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, USRetained Mexico welterweight title
169Loss124–33–7 (5)Fritzie ZivicMD10Dec 12, 194431 years, 174 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
168Win124–32–7 (5)Paul AltmanPTS10Nov 28, 194431 years, 160 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
167Win123–32–7 (5)Chino RodriguezKO6 (10)Nov 18, 194431 years, 150 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
166Loss122–32–7 (5)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Oct 6, 194431 years, 107 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
165Loss122–31–7 (5)Atilio CarauneKO11 (12)Apr 15, 194430 years, 299 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
164Loss122–30–7 (5)Raúl RodríguezPTS12Dec 1, 194330 years, 163 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
163Loss122–29–7 (5)Amelio PicedaPTS12Jul 3, 194330 years, 12 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
162Loss122–28–7 (5)Guillermo LopezPTS10Jun 20, 194329 years, 364 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
161Win122–27–7 (5)Alfredo PastorizaPTS10Apr 25, 194329 years, 308 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
160Win121–27–7 (5)Sebastian RomanosTKO9 (10)Apr 11, 194329 years, 294 daysLa Plata, Argentina
159Win120–27–7 (5)Rodolfo RamirezPTS12Jan 16, 194329 years, 209 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
158Loss119–27–7 (5)Baby ZavalaPTS4Dec 19, 194229 years, 181 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
157Win119–26–7 (5)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroPTS10Oct 17, 194229 years, 118 daysMerida, Mexico
156Loss118–26–7 (5)Joe LegonPTS10Sep 26, 194229 years, 97 daysArena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
155Win118–25–7 (5)Battling Kid AmbrosioKO4 (10)Jun 26, 194229 years, 5 daysClub Tropical, Colon City, Panama
154Loss117–25–7 (5)Raul CarabantesPTS10May 24, 194228 years, 337 daysGimnasio Nacional, Panama City, Panama
153Loss117–24–7 (5)Fabio HurtadoPTS10May 10, 194228 years, 323 daysEstadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
152Win117–23–7 (5)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroKO4 (10)Mar 8, 194228 years, 260 daysColiseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Mexico
151Win116–23–7 (5)Tony MarPTS10Feb 28, 194228 years, 252 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
150Win115–23–7 (5)Manuel Villa IIPTS10Feb 14, 194228 years, 238 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
149Loss114–23–7 (5)California Jackie WilsonTKO6 (10), 2:00Oct 24, 194128 years, 125 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
148Loss114–22–7 (5)Rodolfo RamirezPTS10Jun 7, 194127 years, 351 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
147Win114–21–7 (5)Raul CarabantesPTS10Feb 15, 194127 years, 239 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
146NC113–21–7 (5)Herbert Lewis HardwickNC10Jan 11, 194127 years, 204 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoDistrito Federal boxing commission changed
result from an Azteca win
145Win113–21–7 (4)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 1, 194127 years, 194 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
144Draw112–21–7 (4)Bobby PachoPTS10Dec 13, 194027 years, 175 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
143Win112–21–6 (4)Casanovita de AhomeKO5 (10)Oct 14, 194027 years, 115 daysMexico City, Mexico
142Win111–21–6 (4)Benny BrittKO1 (10)Sep 22, 194027 years, 93 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
141Win110–21–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO7 (12)Sep 10, 194027 years, 81 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
140Win109–21–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Sep 4, 194027 years, 75 daysArena La Cancha, Torreon, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
139Win108–21–6 (4)Pedro OrtegaKO4 (10)Jun 8, 194026 years, 352 daysMexico City, Mexico
138Loss107–21–6 (4)Pedro OrtegaPTS10Apr 27, 194026 years, 311 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
137Loss107–20–6 (4)Willie NeylandPTS10Apr 6, 194026 years, 290 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
136Win107–19–6 (4)Jackie TaylorKO3 (10)Mar 11, 194026 years, 264 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
135Win106–19–6 (4)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Mar 2, 194026 years, 255 daysXalapa, Mexico
134Win105–19–6 (4)Carlos MalacaraPTS10Feb 17, 194026 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
133Win104–19–6 (4)Kid HermosilloPTS12Nov 25, 193926 years, 157 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
132Win103–19–6 (4)Cuban LuisTKO2 (10)Nov 18, 193926 years, 150 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
131Loss102–19–6 (4)Fritzie ZivicUD10Oct 24, 193926 years, 125 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
130Win102–18–6 (4)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Sep 17, 193926 years, 88 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
129Win101–18–6 (4)Kid HermosilloPTS10Jul 22, 193926 years, 31 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
128Win100–18–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Jun 10, 193925 years, 354 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
127Loss99–18–6 (4)Leon ZorritaPTS10May 23, 193925 years, 336 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
126Win99–17–6 (4)Eddie CerdaKO5 (10)Mar 18, 193925 years, 270 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
125Win98–17–6 (4)Eddie McGeeverKO8 (15), 1:41Feb 3, 193925 years, 227 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, USWon USA Texas State welterweight title
124Win97–17–6 (4)Bill McDowellPTS10Jan 30, 193925 years, 223 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
123Win96–17–6 (4)Eddie McGeeverPTS10Jan 20, 193925 years, 213 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
122Win95–17–6 (4)Kenny LaSalleUD10Dec 16, 193825 years, 178 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
121Win94–17–6 (4)Jimmy ScaramoziKO2 (10)Dec 11, 193825 years, 173 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
120Win93–17–6 (4)Billy DeegPTS10Nov 28, 193825 years, 160 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
119Win92–17–6 (4)Bill McDowellKO7 (10)Nov 14, 193825 years, 146 daysHigh School Stadium, Laredo, Texas, US
118Win91–17–6 (4)Baby La PazPTS10Oct 29, 193825 years, 130 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
117Loss90–17–6 (4)Kid HermosilloPTS10Sep 17, 193825 years, 88 daysMexico City, Mexico
116Loss90–16–6 (4)Bill McDowellPTS10Aug 24, 193825 years, 64 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
115Win90–15–6 (4)Tracy CoxPTS10Aug 17, 193825 years, 57 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
114Loss89–15–6 (4)Saverio TurielloPTS10Mar 8, 193824 years, 260 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
113Win89–14–6 (4)Saverio TurielloPTS10Jan 1, 193824 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
112Win88–14–6 (4)Pee Wee JarrellKO2 (10)Sep 25, 193724 years, 96 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
111Win87–14–6 (4)Mario RamonKO5 (10)Aug 28, 193724 years, 68 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
110Win86–14–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO5 (10)Aug 21, 193724 years, 61 daysArena Cine Ideal, Guadalajara, Mexico
109Win85–14–6 (4)Willard BrownPTS10Jun 18, 193723 years, 362 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
108Win84–14–6 (4)Roy CalamariKO3 (10)Jun 15, 193723 years, 359 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
107Win83–14–6 (4)Jack EtheridgeKO2 (10)May 28, 193723 years, 341 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
106Win82–14–6 (4)Kenny LaSallePTS10May 18, 193723 years, 331 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
105Win81–14–6 (4)Midget MexicoTKO4 (10)May 14, 193723 years, 327 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
104Win80–14–6 (4)Ventura AranaKO2 (10)Apr 28, 193723 years, 311 daysMonterrey, Mexico
103Win79–14–6 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS10Mar 3, 193723 years, 255 daysMerida, Mexico
102Win78–14–6 (4)Gallito RamirezKO9 (10)Feb 14, 193723 years, 238 daysMerida, Mexico
101Win77–14–6 (4)Al ManfredoPTS10Jan 1, 193723 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
100Win76–14–6 (4)Tracy CoxPTS10Dec 14, 193623 years, 176 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
99Win75–14–6 (4)Manuel Villa IPTS12Nov 7, 193623 years, 139 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
98Win74–14–6 (4)Kid HermosilloKO9 (10)Aug 8, 193623 years, 48 daysHermosillo, Mexico
97Loss73–14–6 (4)Ceferino GarciaKO5 (10), 1:17Jul 17, 193623 years, 26 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
96Loss73–13–6 (4)Rodolfo CasanovaPTS10May 16, 193622 years, 330 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
95Win73–12–6 (4)Pepe SaldanaPTS10Apr 7, 193622 years, 291 daysTampico, Mexico
94Win72–12–6 (4)German RicoPTS10Mar 29, 193622 years, 282 daysTampico, Mexico
93Win71–12–6 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS12Mar 14, 193622 years, 267 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
92Win70–12–6 (4)Pancho LawlerPTS10Jan 3, 193622 years, 196 daysPachuca, Mexico
91Win69–12–6 (4)Chief ParrisPTS10Nov 23, 193522 years, 155 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
90Win68–12–6 (4)Tommy CollinsKO7 (10)Sep 6, 193522 years, 77 daysAmerican Legion Arena, Harlingen, Texas, US
89Loss67–12–6 (4)Chief ParrisPTS10Sep 3, 193522 years, 74 daysGuest Arena, Houston, Texas, US
88Win67–11–6 (4)Chief ParrisPTS10Aug 30, 193522 years, 70 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
87Win66–11–6 (4)Al ChavezKO2 (10)Jul 4, 193522 years, 13 daysMerida, Mexico
86Win65–11–6 (4)Renato TorresKO3 (10)Jun 12, 193521 years, 356 daysGuatemala City, Guatemala
85Loss64–11–6 (4)Bep van KlaverenPTS10May 24, 193521 years, 337 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
84Win64–10–6 (4)Morrie ShermanPTS10Apr 6, 193521 years, 289 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
83Win63–10–6 (4)Izzy JannazzoPTS10Mar 2, 193521 years, 254 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
82Win62–10–6 (4)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 26, 193521 years, 219 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
81Draw61–10–6 (4)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 19, 193521 years, 212 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
80Win61–10–5 (4)Kenny LaSallePTS10Nov 10, 193421 years, 142 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
79Win60–10–5 (4)Kenny LaSallePTS10Oct 27, 193421 years, 128 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
78Win59–10–5 (4)Joe KingKO1 (10)Sep 29, 193421 years, 100 daysArena Cine Royal, Guadalajara, Mexico
77Win58–10–5 (4)Eddie WolfePTS10Sep 22, 193421 years, 93 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
76Win57–10–5 (4)Benny LevineKO4 (10)Aug 30, 193421 years, 70 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
75Win56–10–5 (4)Pat MurphyKO5 (10)Aug 4, 193421 years, 44 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
74Win55–10–5 (4)Baby Joe GansPTS10Jul 22, 193421 years, 31 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
73Win54–10–5 (4)Young Peter JacksonPTS10Jun 5, 193420 years, 349 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
72Draw53–10–5 (4)Ritchie MackPTS10May 16, 193420 years, 329 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
71Loss53–10–4 (4)Ritchie MackMD10Apr 3, 193420 years, 286 daysSteer Stadium, Dallas, Texas, US
70Win53–9–4 (4)Cowboy Eddie AndersonPTS10Mar 15, 193420 years, 267 daysLiberty Hall, El Paso, Texas, US
69Win52–9–4 (4)Ritchie MackPTS10Mar 10, 193420 years, 262 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
68Win51–9–4 (4)Bernardo PenaKO3 (10)Feb 20, 193420 years, 244 daysCordova, Mexico
67Win50–9–4 (4)Manuel Villa IKO9 (10)Feb 17, 193420 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
66Draw49–9–4 (4)Paulie WalkerPTS10Dec 2, 193320 years, 164 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
65Win49–9–3 (4)Al SchaffTKO5 (10)Nov 18, 193320 years, 150 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
64Win48–9–3 (4)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1933N/AMonterrey, MexicoExact date uncertain
63Win47–9–3 (4)Elias AlvarezKO? (10)Oct 28, 193320 years, 129 daysPuebla, MexicoExact result uncertain
62Win46–9–3 (4)Leonard BennettPTS10Oct, 1933N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and result uncertain
61Loss45–9–3 (4)Leonard BennettDQ6 (10)Sep 23, 193320 years, 94 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
60Win45–8–3 (4)Meyer GraceKO4 (10)Aug 19, 193320 years, 59 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
59Win44–8–3 (4)Ceferino GarciaTKO8 (10)Jul 25, 193320 years, 34 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
58Win43–8–3 (4)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Jul 11, 193320 years, 20 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
57Loss42–8–3 (4)Eddie FriscoPTS10Jun, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
56Win42–7–3 (4)Relampago SagueroPTS10May 27, 193319 years, 340 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
55Win41–7–3 (4)Eddie FriscoPTS10May 13, 193319 years, 326 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
54Win40–7–3 (4)Harry GalfundKO2 (10)Apr 2, 193319 years, 285 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
53Win39–7–3 (4)David VelascoPTS10Mar, 1933N/ATampico, MexicoExact date uncertain
52Win38–7–3 (4)Tommy WhitePTS10Mar 11, 193319 years, 263 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
51Win37–7–3 (4)Joe GlickPTS10Feb 18, 193319 years, 242 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
50Win36–7–3 (4)Luis AlvaradoPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
49Win35–7–3 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
48Win34–7–3 (4)Armando AguilarPTS10Dec, 1932N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
47Win33–7–3 (4)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date uncertain
46Win32–7–3 (4)David VelascoPTS12Oct 23, 193219 years, 124 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
45Win31–7–3 (4)Manuel LunaKO6 (10)Oct 9, 193219 years, 110 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
44Win30–7–3 (4)Loncho PerezKO2 (10)Sep 16, 193219 years, 87 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
43Win29–7–3 (4)Ray MaciasPTS10Sep 10, 193219 years, 81 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
42Win28–7–3 (4)Felipe OrozcoTKO7 (10)Aug 28, 193219 years, 68 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
41Win27–7–3 (4)Luis PortelaKO9 (10)Aug 13, 193219 years, 53 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
40Loss26–7–3 (4)Raúl TalánPTS10Jul 30, 193219 years, 39 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
39Win26–6–3 (4)Alfredo GaonaPTS10Jul, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and location unknown
38Loss25–6–3 (4)Tommy WhiteKO8 (10)Jun 27, 193219 years, 6 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
37Win25–5–3 (4)Luis ArizonaDQ7 (10)May 28, 193218 years, 342 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
36Win24–5–3 (4)Carlos GarciaPTS10Mar 23, 193218 years, 276 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
35Win23–5–3 (4)Carlos GarciaPTS10Feb 17, 193218 years, 241 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
34Win22–5–3 (4)Battling ShawPTS10Jan 31, 193218 years, 224 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
33NC21–5–3 (4)Manuel CermenoNC5 (10)Jan 28, 193218 years, 221 daysNuevo Leon, Mexico
32Win21–5–3 (3)Paul WangleyKO5 (10)Jan, 1932N/ATulsa, AlabamaExact date unknown
31Draw20–5–3 (3)Armando AguilarPTS10Dec 20, 193118 years, 182 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
30Win20–5–2 (3)Antonio EscarenoTKO6 (10)Nov 12, 193118 years, 144 daysSaltillo, Mexico
29Win19–5–2 (3)Battling VegaTKO3 (10)Oct 26, 193118 years, 127 daysSaltillo, Mexico
28Loss18–5–2 (3)Battling ShawPTS10Oct 18, 193118 years, 119 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
27Win18–4–2 (3)Jorge MonzonTKO2 (10)Aug 5, 193118 years, 45 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
26Win17–4–2 (3)Bearcat Joe BarreraKO3 (8)Jul 8, 193118 years, 17 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
25Win16–4–2 (3)Johnson HarperKO3 (8)Jun 24, 193118 years, 3 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
24Win15–4–2 (3)Chato FloresKO6 (8)May 20, 193117 years, 333 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
23Win14–4–2 (3)Guero PenaPTS8May 5, 193117 years, 318 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
22Win13–4–2 (3)Tommy K.O. MahavierKO4 (8)Apr 26, 193117 years, 309 daysSquare Garden Ring, Matamoros, Mexico
21Win12–4–2 (3)Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS8Apr 8, 193117 years, 291 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
20Win11–4–2 (3)Newsboy Eddie LopezNWS10Mar 24, 193117 years, 276 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
19Draw11–4–2 (2)Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS6Mar 22, 193117 years, 274 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
18Win11–4–1 (2)Kid ChocolateTKO? (10)Feb 18, 193117 years, 242 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
17Win10–4–1 (2)Battling WardTKO5 (10)Jan 20, 193117 years, 213 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
16Loss9–4–1 (2)Brooks HooperNWS10Jan 13, 193117 years, 206 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
15Loss9–4–1 (1)Fausto VelascoNWS10Dec 30, 193017 years, 192 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
14Win9–4–1Fausto VelascoTKO3 (10)Dec 12, 193017 years, 174 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
13Draw8–4–1Kid ChocolatePTS6Nov 5, 193017 years, 137 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoNot to be confused with Kid Chocolate
12Loss8–4Enrique SadaPTS6Oct 1, 193017 years, 102 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
11Win8–3Texas KidKO1 (6)Aug 20, 193017 years, 60 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
10Win7–3Kid FloresKO1 (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
9Win6–3Kid CortinasKO? (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
8Loss5–3Santos DelgadoPTS6Jul 4, 193017 years, 13 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
7Win5–2Jimmy HarwellPTS6Jun 29, 193017 years, 8 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
6Win4–2Texas KidPTS6Jun 6, 193016 years, 350 daysEscuela Hidalgo Arena, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
5Win3–2Jesus GaitanPTS6May 18, 193016 years, 331 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
4Win2–2Jimmy HarwellKO3 (6)Apr 20, 193016 years, 303 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
3Win1–2Cipriano CastilloPTS4Mar 23, 193016 years, 275 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
2Loss0–2Pancho ArandaPTS6Oct 20, 192916 years, 121 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
1Loss0–1Pancho ArandaPTS6Sep 1, 192916 years, 72 daysSalon Montecarlo, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Unofficial record

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255 fights193 wins49 losses
By knockout1149
By decision7839
By disqualification11
Draws11
No contests2

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateAgeLocationNotes
255Win193–49–11 (2)Alfonso MalacaraKO1 (6)Feb 3, 196147 years, 227 daysVeracruz, Mexico
254Win192–49–11 (2)Adrian MedietaKO3 (10)Jul 12, 196047 years, 21 daysPachuca, Mexico
253Draw191–49–11 (2)Kid FilipinoPTS6Aug 22, 195946 years, 62 daysSan Luis Potosi, Mexico
252Win191–49–10 (2)Guillermo MorenoKO6 (10)Nov 8, 195845 years, 140 daysZitacuaro, Mexico
251Win190–49–10 (2)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Oct 25, 195845 years, 126 daysMonterrey, Mexico
250Win189–49–10 (2)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Apr 7, 195743 years, 290 daysMonterrey, Mexico
249Win188–49–10 (2)Willie RiskoKO6 (10)Jul 28, 195643 years, 37 daysSan Cristobal, Mexico
248Win187–49–10 (2)Arturo CardenasKO3 (10)Jul 7, 195643 years, 16 daysLeon, Mexico
247Loss186–49–10 (2)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Mar 18, 195642 years, 271 daysQueretaro, Mexico
246Win186–48–10 (2)Roberto RodriguezKO4 (10)Apr 9, 195541 years, 292 daysQueretaro, Mexico
245Win185–48–10 (2)Jorge CastroKO4 (10)Mar 26, 195541 years, 278 daysAcapulco, Mexico
244Win184–48–10 (2)Sandy BaxterKO9 (10)Mar 10, 195541 years, 262 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
243Win183–48–10 (2)Gabriel DiazPTS10Feb 12, 195541 years, 236 daysMonterrey, Mexico
242Win182–48–10 (2)El ConscriptoPTS10Nov 27, 195441 years, 159 daysMonterrey, Mexico
241Win181–48–10 (2)Jorge CastroKO6 (10)Sep 25, 195441 years, 96 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
240Win180–48–10 (2)Little PalmaUD10Aug 10, 195441 years, 50 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
239Win179–48–10 (2)Vicente CantuTKO7 (10)Jul 24, 195441 years, 33 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
238Win178–48–10 (2)Ray ZavaletaKO4 (10)May 22, 195440 years, 335 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
237Win177–48–10 (2)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Mar 13, 195440 years, 265 daysVeracruz, Mexico
236Win176–48–10 (2)Jesse RoblesKO5 (10)Feb 26, 195440 years, 250 daysPueblo, Mexico
235Win175–48–10 (2)Rudy JimenezKO4 (10)Feb 21, 195440 years, 245 daysNueva Rosita, Mexico
234Win174–48–10 (2)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Feb 11, 195440 years, 235 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
233Win173–48–10 (2)Lucio MorenoKO4 (10)Jan 15, 195440 years, 208 daysArena La Rosita, Torreon, Mexico
232Draw172–48–10 (2)Perrin VegaPTS10Dec 3, 195340 years, 165 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
231Win172–48–9 (2)Salvador DavilaKO5 (10)Nov 17, 195340 years, 149 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
230Win171–48–9 (2)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Sep 15, 195340 years, 86 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
229Win170–48–9 (2)Jorge CastroTKO7 (10)Aug 4, 195340 years, 44 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
228Win169–48–9 (2)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Jul 7, 195340 years, 16 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
227Loss168–48–9 (2)Machete GarciaPTS10Aug 28, 195239 years, 68 daysBosquez Park, Robstown, Texas, US
226Loss168–47–9 (2)Juan PadillaPTS10Aug 20, 195239 years, 60 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
225Win168–46–9 (2)Andres BalderasTKO3 (10)Aug 2, 195239 years, 42 daysMatamoros, Mexico
224Win167–46–9 (2)Dennis WoodburyPTS10May 29, 195238 years, 343 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
223Win166–46–9 (2)Vicente CantuTKO5 (10)Sep 4, 195138 years, 75 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
222Loss165–46–9 (2)Charley SalasTKO7 (10)Aug 21, 195138 years, 61 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
221Loss165–45–9 (2)Eusebio HernandezPTS10Jan 19, 195137 years, 212 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
220Win165–44–9 (2)Rafael GutierrezKO9 (10)Jan 10, 195137 years, 203 daysPuebla, Mexico
219Win164–44–9 (2)Octavio RomoKO6 (10)Nov 14, 195037 years, 146 daysGuamuchil, Mexico
218Win163–44–9 (2)Tommy RamirezKO6 (10)Jul 19, 195037 years, 28 daysReynosa, Mexico
217Loss162–44–9 (2)Buddy HolderfieldKO4 (10)Jul 1, 195037 years, 10 daysCamden, New Jersey, US
216Loss162–43–9 (2)Sammy AngottUD10Jun 26, 195037 years, 5 daysDudley Field, El Paso, Texas, US
215Win162–42–9 (2)Joe DanosKO10 (10)May 3, 195036 years, 316 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
214Win161–42–9 (2)Eusebio HernandezKO7 (10)Mar 31, 195036 years, 283 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
213Win160–42–9 (2)Andres BalderasTKO10 (12)Mar 26, 195036 years, 278 daysMonterrey, Mexico
212Loss159–42–9 (2)El ConscriptoTKO10 (12)Jan 28, 195036 years, 221 daysGuadalajara, MexicoLost Mexico welterweight title
211Win159–41–9 (2)Baby YucatanKO4 (10)Jan 23, 195036 years, 216 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
210Win158–41–9 (2)Jack BreesonKO4 (10)Oct 13, 194936 years, 114 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
209Win157–41–9 (2)Manuel LuevanoKO5 (10)Jul 14, 194936 years, 23 daysReynosa, Mexico
208Win156–41–9 (2)Art HardyKO5 (10)May 20, 194935 years, 333 daysMonumental Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, Mexico
207Draw155–41–9 (2)El ConscriptoPTS10Oct 24, 194835 years, 125 daysTampico, Mexico
206Win155–41–8 (2)Nick MoranPTS10Sep 19, 194835 years, 90 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
205Draw154–41–8 (2)Kid FilipinoPTS10Aug 22, 194835 years, 62 daysTampico, Mexico
204Win154–41–7 (2)Simon LucasPTS10Jun 12, 194834 years, 357 daysMexico City, Mexico
203Win153–41–7 (2)El ConscriptoPTS10May 1, 194834 years, 315 daysArena Canada Dry, Guadalajara, Mexico
202Win152–41–7 (2)El ConscriptoKO11 (12)Apr 10, 194834 years, 294 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
201Win151–41–7 (2)Nick MoranPTS12Jan 31, 194834 years, 224 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
200Win150–41–7 (2)Johnny MillsKO2 (10)Oct 26, 194734 years, 127 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
199Win149–41–7 (2)Melvin JohnsonKO3 (10)Oct 13, 194734 years, 114 daysMexicali, Mexico
198Loss148–41–7 (2)Bert LinamUD10Sep 30, 194734 years, 101 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
197Win148–40–7 (2)Kid FilipinoKO5 (10)Aug 31, 194734 years, 71 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
196Win147–40–7 (2)Bobby YaegerKO4 (10)Aug 23, 194734 years, 63 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
195Win146–40–7 (2)Vicente VillavicencioPTS10Jun 28, 194734 years, 7 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
194Loss145–40–7 (2)Vicente VillavicencioTKO8 (12)Mar 19, 194733 years, 271 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant Mexico middleweight title
193Win145–39–7 (2)Fritzie ZivicKO5 (10)Feb 1, 194733 years, 225 daysMexico City, Mexico
192Win144–39–7 (2)Cosby LinsonKO4 (10)Nov 9, 194633 years, 141 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
191Loss143–39–7 (2)Cosby LinsonSD10Oct 2, 194633 years, 103 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
190Win143–38–7 (2)Carlos MalacaraTKO4 (10)Sep 7, 194633 years, 78 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
189Win142–38–7 (2)Lige DrewPTS10Aug 13, 194633 years, 53 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
188Win141–38–7 (2)Joe KeyesKO4 (10)Jul 13, 194633 years, 22 daysMexico City, Mexico
187Win140–38–7 (2)Lige DrewKO8 (10)Jul 3, 194633 years, 12 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
186Win139–38–7 (2)Baby ZavalaKO2 (10)Jun 15, 194632 years, 359 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
185Loss138–38–7 (2)Joe LegonPTS10May 11, 194632 years, 324 daysPalacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
184Win138–37–7 (2)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Apr 17, 194632 years, 300 daysPalacio de los Deportes, Gomez Palacio, Mexico
183Win137–37–7 (2)Melvin JohnsonKO7 (10)Apr 6, 194632 years, 289 daysMexico City, Mexico
182Win136–37–7 (2)Joe LegonKO3 (10)Mar 23, 194632 years, 275 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
181Win135–37–7 (2)Howell SteenUD10Feb 12, 194632 years, 236 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
180Win134–37–7 (2)Frankie VallejoKO5 (10)Feb 7, 194632 years, 231 daysAcapulco, Mexico
179Win133–37–7 (2)Kid FilipinoKO8 (12)Jan 12, 194632 years, 205 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
178Win132–37–7 (2)Baby ZavalaKO9 (10)Nov 11, 194532 years, 143 daysMexico City, Mexico
177Win131–37–7 (2)Baby OrizabaKO3 (10)Oct 24, 194532 years, 125 daysOrizaba, Mexico
176Win130–37–7 (2)Artie DorrellSD10Oct 9, 194532 years, 110 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
175Win129–37–7 (2)Paul AltmanKO5 (10)Jul 21, 194532 years, 30 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
174Loss128–37–7 (2)Paul AltmanSD10Jun 18, 194531 years, 362 daysCity Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
173Win128–36–7 (2)Benny WilliamsPTS10May 26, 194531 years, 339 daysMexico City, Mexico
172Loss127–36–7 (2)Fritzie ZivicMD10May 7, 194531 years, 320 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
171Win127–35–7 (2)Eddie CerdaKO6 (10)Mar 25, 194531 years, 277 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
170Win126–35–7 (2)Rodolfo RamirezTKO10 (12)Jan 13, 194531 years, 206 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, USRetained Mexico welterweight title
169Loss125–35–7 (2)Fritzie ZivicMD10Dec 12, 194431 years, 174 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
168Win125–34–7 (2)Paul AltmanPTS10Nov 28, 194431 years, 160 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
167Win124–34–7 (2)Chino RodriguezKO6 (10)Nov 18, 194431 years, 150 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
166Loss123–34–7 (2)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Oct 6, 194431 years, 107 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
165Loss123–33–7 (2)Atilio CarauneKO11 (12)Apr 15, 194430 years, 299 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
164Loss123–32–7 (2)Raúl RodríguezPTS12Dec 1, 194330 years, 163 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
163Loss123–31–7 (2)Amelio PicedaPTS12Jul 3, 194330 years, 12 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
162Loss123–30–7 (2)Guillermo LopezPTS10Jun 20, 194329 years, 364 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
161Win123–29–7 (2)Alfredo PastorizaPTS10Apr 25, 194329 years, 308 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
160Win122–29–7 (2)Sebastian RomanosTKO9 (10)Apr 11, 194329 years, 294 daysLa Plata, Argentina
159Win121–29–7 (2)Rodolfo RamirezPTS12Jan 16, 194329 years, 209 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
158Loss120–29–7 (2)Baby ZavalaPTS4Dec 19, 194229 years, 181 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
157Win120–28–7 (2)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroPTS10Oct 17, 194229 years, 118 daysMerida, Mexico
156Loss119–28–7 (2)Joe LegonPTS10Sep 26, 194229 years, 97 daysArena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
155Win119–27–7 (2)Battling Kid AmbrosioKO4 (10)Jun 26, 194229 years, 5 daysClub Tropical, Colon City, Panama
154Loss118–27–7 (2)Raul CarabantesPTS10May 24, 194228 years, 337 daysGimnasio Nacional, Panama City, Panama
153Loss118–26–7 (2)Fabio HurtadoPTS10May 10, 194228 years, 323 daysEstadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
152Win118–25–7 (2)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroKO4 (10)Mar 8, 194228 years, 260 daysColiseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Mexico
151Win117–25–7 (2)Tony MarPTS10Feb 28, 194228 years, 252 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
150Win116–25–7 (2)Manuel Villa IIPTS10Feb 14, 194228 years, 238 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
149Loss115–25–7 (2)California Jackie WilsonTKO6 (10), 2:00Oct 24, 194128 years, 125 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
148Loss115–24–7 (2)Rodolfo RamirezPTS10Jun 7, 194127 years, 351 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
147Win115–23–7 (2)Raul CarabantesPTS10Feb 15, 194127 years, 239 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
146NC114–23–7 (2)Herbert Lewis HardwickNC10Jan 11, 194127 years, 204 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoDistrito Federal boxing commission changed
result from an Azteca win
145Win114–23–7 (1)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 1, 194127 years, 194 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
144Draw113–23–7 (1)Bobby PachoPTS10Dec 13, 194027 years, 175 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
143Win113–23–6 (1)Casanovita de AhomeKO5 (10)Oct 14, 194027 years, 115 daysMexico City, Mexico
142Win112–23–6 (1)Benny BrittKO1 (10)Sep 22, 194027 years, 93 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
141Win111–23–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO7 (12)Sep 10, 194027 years, 81 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
140Win110–23–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Sep 4, 194027 years, 75 daysArena La Cancha, Torreon, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
139Win109–23–6 (1)Pedro OrtegaKO4 (10)Jun 8, 194026 years, 352 daysMexico City, Mexico
138Loss108–23–6 (1)Pedro OrtegaPTS10Apr 27, 194026 years, 311 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
137Loss108–22–6 (1)Willie NeylandPTS10Apr 6, 194026 years, 290 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
136Win108–21–6 (1)Jackie TaylorKO3 (10)Mar 11, 194026 years, 264 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
135Win107–21–6 (1)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Mar 2, 194026 years, 255 daysXalapa, Mexico
134Win106–21–6 (1)Carlos MalacaraPTS10Feb 17, 194026 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
133Win105–21–6 (1)Kid HermosilloPTS12Nov 25, 193926 years, 157 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
132Win104–21–6 (1)Cuban LuisTKO2 (10)Nov 18, 193926 years, 150 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
131Loss103–21–6 (1)Fritzie ZivicUD10Oct 24, 193926 years, 125 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
130Win103–20–6 (1)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Sep 17, 193926 years, 88 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
129Win102–20–6 (1)Kid HermosilloPTS10Jul 22, 193926 years, 31 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
128Win101–20–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Jun 10, 193925 years, 354 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
127Loss100–20–6 (1)Leon ZorritaPTS10May 23, 193925 years, 336 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
126Win100–19–6 (1)Eddie CerdaKO5 (10)Mar 18, 193925 years, 270 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
125Win99–19–6 (1)Eddie McGeeverKO8 (15), 1:41Feb 3, 193925 years, 227 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, USWon USA Texas State welterweight title
124Win98–19–6 (1)Bill McDowellPTS10Jan 30, 193925 years, 223 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
123Win97–19–6 (1)Eddie McGeeverPTS10Jan 20, 193925 years, 213 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
122Win96–19–6 (1)Kenny LaSalleUD10Dec 16, 193825 years, 178 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
121Win95–19–6 (1)Jimmy ScaramoziKO2 (10)Dec 11, 193825 years, 173 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
120Win94–19–6 (1)Billy DeegPTS10Nov 28, 193825 years, 160 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
119Win93–19–6 (1)Bill McDowellKO7 (10)Nov 14, 193825 years, 146 daysHigh School Stadium, Laredo, Texas, US
118Win92–19–6 (1)Baby La PazPTS10Oct 29, 193825 years, 130 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
117Loss91–19–6 (1)Kid HermosilloPTS10Sep 17, 193825 years, 88 daysMexico City, Mexico
116Loss91–18–6 (1)Bill McDowellPTS10Aug 24, 193825 years, 64 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
115Win91–17–6 (1)Tracy CoxPTS10Aug 17, 193825 years, 57 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
114Loss90–17–6 (1)Saverio TurielloPTS10Mar 8, 193824 years, 260 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
113Win90–16–6 (1)Saverio TurielloPTS10Jan 1, 193824 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
112Win89–16–6 (1)Pee Wee JarrellKO2 (10)Sep 25, 193724 years, 96 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
111Win88–16–6 (1)Mario RamonKO5 (10)Aug 28, 193724 years, 68 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
110Win87–16–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO5 (10)Aug 21, 193724 years, 61 daysArena Cine Ideal, Guadalajara, Mexico
109Win86–16–6 (1)Willard BrownPTS10Jun 18, 193723 years, 362 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
108Win85–16–6 (1)Roy CalamariKO3 (10)Jun 15, 193723 years, 359 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
107Win84–16–6 (1)Jack EtheridgeKO2 (10)May 28, 193723 years, 341 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
106Win83–16–6 (1)Kenny LaSallePTS10May 18, 193723 years, 331 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
105Win82–16–6 (1)Midget MexicoTKO4 (10)May 14, 193723 years, 327 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
104Win81–16–6 (1)Ventura AranaKO2 (10)Apr 28, 193723 years, 311 daysMonterrey, Mexico
103Win80–16–6 (1)Eddie CerdaPTS10Mar 3, 193723 years, 255 daysMerida, Mexico
102Win79–16–6 (1)Gallito RamirezKO9 (10)Feb 14, 193723 years, 238 daysMerida, Mexico
101Win78–16–6 (1)Al ManfredoPTS10Jan 1, 193723 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
100Win77–16–6 (1)Tracy CoxPTS10Dec 14, 193623 years, 176 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
99Win76–16–6 (1)Manuel Villa IPTS12Nov 7, 193623 years, 139 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
98Win75–16–6 (1)Kid HermosilloKO9 (10)Aug 8, 193623 years, 48 daysHermosillo, Mexico
97Loss74–16–6 (1)Ceferino GarciaKO5 (10), 1:17Jul 17, 193623 years, 26 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
96Loss74–15–6 (1)Rodolfo CasanovaPTS10May 16, 193622 years, 330 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
95Win74–14–6 (1)Pepe SaldanaPTS10Apr 7, 193622 years, 291 daysTampico, Mexico
94Win73–14–6 (1)German RicoPTS10Mar 29, 193622 years, 282 daysTampico, Mexico
93Win72–14–6 (1)Eddie CerdaPTS12Mar 14, 193622 years, 267 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
92Win71–14–6 (1)Pancho LawlerPTS10Jan 3, 193622 years, 196 daysPachuca, Mexico
91Win70–14–6 (1)Chief ParrisPTS10Nov 23, 193522 years, 155 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
90Win69–14–6 (1)Tommy CollinsKO7 (10)Sep 6, 193522 years, 77 daysAmerican Legion Arena, Harlingen, Texas, US
89Loss68–14–6 (1)Chief ParrisPTS10Sep 3, 193522 years, 74 daysGuest Arena, Houston, Texas, US
88Win68–13–6 (1)Chief ParrisPTS10Aug 30, 193522 years, 70 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
87Win67–13–6 (1)Al ChavezKO2 (10)Jul 4, 193522 years, 13 daysMerida, Mexico
86Win66–13–6 (1)Renato TorresKO3 (10)Jun 12, 193521 years, 356 daysGuatemala City, Guatemala
85Loss65–13–6 (1)Bep van KlaverenPTS10May 24, 193521 years, 337 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
84Win65–12–6 (1)Morrie ShermanPTS10Apr 6, 193521 years, 289 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
83Win64–12–6 (1)Izzy JannazzoPTS10Mar 2, 193521 years, 254 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
82Win63–12–6 (1)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 26, 193521 years, 219 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
81Draw62–12–6 (1)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 19, 193521 years, 212 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
80Win62–12–5 (1)Kenny LaSallePTS10Nov 10, 193421 years, 142 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
79Win61–12–5 (1)Kenny LaSallePTS10Oct 27, 193421 years, 128 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
78Win60–12–5 (1)Joe KingKO1 (10)Sep 29, 193421 years, 100 daysArena Cine Royal, Guadalajara, Mexico
77Win59–12–5 (1)Eddie WolfePTS10Sep 22, 193421 years, 93 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
76Win58–12–5 (1)Benny LevineKO4 (10)Aug 30, 193421 years, 70 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
75Win57–12–5 (1)Pat MurphyKO5 (10)Aug 4, 193421 years, 44 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
74Win56–12–5 (1)Baby Joe GansPTS10Jul 22, 193421 years, 31 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
73Win55–12–5 (1)Young Peter JacksonPTS10Jun 5, 193420 years, 349 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
72Draw54–12–5 (1)Ritchie MackPTS10May 16, 193420 years, 329 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
71Loss54–12–4 (1)Ritchie MackMD10Apr 3, 193420 years, 286 daysSteer Stadium, Dallas, Texas, US
70Win54–11–4 (1)Cowboy Eddie AndersonPTS10Mar 15, 193420 years, 267 daysLiberty Hall, El Paso, Texas, US
69Win53–11–4 (1)Ritchie MackPTS10Mar 10, 193420 years, 262 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
68Win52–11–4 (1)Bernardo PenaKO3 (10)Feb 20, 193420 years, 244 daysCordova, Mexico
67Win51–11–4 (1)Manuel Villa IKO9 (10)Feb 17, 193420 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
66Draw50–11–4 (1)Paulie WalkerPTS10Dec 2, 193320 years, 164 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
65Win50–11–3 (1)Al SchaffTKO5 (10)Nov 18, 193320 years, 150 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
64Win49–11–3 (1)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1933N/AMonterrey, MexicoExact date uncertain
63Win48–11–3 (1)Elias AlvarezKO? (10)Oct 28, 193320 years, 129 daysPuebla, MexicoExact result uncertain
62Win47–11–3 (1)Leonard BennettPTS10Oct, 1933N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and result uncertain
61Loss46–11–3 (1)Leonard BennettDQ6 (10)Sep 23, 193320 years, 94 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
60Win46–10–3 (1)Meyer GraceKO4 (10)Aug 19, 193320 years, 59 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
59Win45–10–3 (1)Ceferino GarciaTKO8 (10)Jul 25, 193320 years, 34 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
58Win44–10–3 (1)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Jul 11, 193320 years, 20 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
57Loss43–10–3 (1)Eddie FriscoPTS10Jun, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
56Win43–9–3 (1)Relampago SagueroPTS10May 27, 193319 years, 340 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
55Win42–9–3 (1)Eddie FriscoPTS10May 13, 193319 years, 326 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
54Win41–9–3 (1)Harry GalfundKO2 (10)Apr 2, 193319 years, 285 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
53Win40–9–3 (1)David VelascoPTS10Mar, 1933N/ATampico, MexicoExact date uncertain
52Win39–9–3 (1)Tommy WhitePTS10Mar 11, 193319 years, 263 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
51Win38–9–3 (1)Joe GlickPTS10Feb 18, 193319 years, 242 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
50Win37–9–3 (1)Luis AlvaradoPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
49Win36–7–3 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
48Win35–9–3 (1)Armando AguilarPTS10Dec, 1932N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
47Win34–9–3 (1)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date uncertain
46Win33–9–3 (1)David VelascoPTS12Oct 23, 193219 years, 124 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
45Win32–9–3 (1)Manuel LunaKO6 (10)Oct 9, 193219 years, 110 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
44Win31–9–3 (1)Loncho PerezKO2 (10)Sep 16, 193219 years, 87 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
43Win30–9–3 (1)Ray MaciasPTS10Sep 10, 193219 years, 81 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
42Win29–9–3 (1)Felipe OrozcoTKO7 (10)Aug 28, 193219 years, 68 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
41Win28–9–3 (1)Luis PortelaKO9 (10)Aug 13, 193219 years, 53 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
40Loss27–9–3 (1)Raúl TalánPTS10Jul 30, 193219 years, 39 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
39Win27–8–3 (1)Alfredo GaonaPTS10Jul, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and location unknown
38Loss26–8–3 (1)Tommy WhiteKO8 (10)Jun 27, 193219 years, 6 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
37Win26–7–3 (1)Luis ArizonaDQ7 (10)May 28, 193218 years, 342 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
36Win25–7–3 (1)Carlos GarciaPTS10Mar 23, 193218 years, 276 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
35Win24–7–3 (1)Carlos GarciaPTS10Feb 17, 193218 years, 241 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
34Win23–7–3 (1)Battling ShawPTS10Jan 31, 193218 years, 224 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
33NC22–7–3 (1)Manuel CermenoNC5 (10)Jan 28, 193218 years, 221 daysNuevo Leon, Mexico
32Win22–7–3Paul WangleyKO5 (10)Jan, 1932N/ATulsa, AlabamaExact date unknown
31Draw21–7–3Armando AguilarPTS10Dec 20, 193118 years, 182 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
30Win21–7–2Antonio EscarenoTKO6 (10)Nov 12, 193118 years, 144 daysSaltillo, Mexico
29Win20–7–2Battling VegaTKO3 (10)Oct 26, 193118 years, 127 daysSaltillo, Mexico
28Loss19–7–2Battling ShawPTS10Oct 18, 193118 years, 119 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
27Win19–6–2Jorge MonzonTKO2 (10)Aug 5, 193118 years, 45 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
26Win18–6–2Bearcat Joe BarreraKO3 (8)Jul 8, 193118 years, 17 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
25Win17–6–2Johnson HarperKO3 (8)Jun 24, 193118 years, 3 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
24Win16–6–2Chato FloresKO6 (8)May 20, 193117 years, 333 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
23Win15–6–2Guero PenaPTS8May 5, 193117 years, 318 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
22Win14–6–2Tommy K.O. MahavierKO4 (8)Apr 26, 193117 years, 309 daysSquare Garden Ring, Matamoros, Mexico
21Win13–6–2Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS8Apr 8, 193117 years, 291 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
20Win12–6–2Newsboy Eddie LopezNWS10Mar 24, 193117 years, 276 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
19Draw11–6–2Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS6Mar 22, 193117 years, 274 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
18Win11–6–1Kid ChocolateTKO? (10)Feb 18, 193117 years, 242 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
17Win10–6–1Battling WardTKO5 (10)Jan 20, 193117 years, 213 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
16Loss9–6–1Brooks HooperNWS10Jan 13, 193117 years, 206 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
15Loss9–5–1Fausto VelascoNWS10Dec 30, 193017 years, 192 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
14Win9–4–1Fausto VelascoTKO3 (10)Dec 12, 193017 years, 174 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
13Draw8–4–1Kid ChocolatePTS6Nov 5, 193017 years, 137 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoNot to be confused with Kid Chocolate
12Loss8–4Enrique SadaPTS6Oct 1, 193017 years, 102 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
11Win8–3Texas KidKO1 (6)Aug 20, 193017 years, 60 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
10Win7–3Kid FloresKO1 (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
9Win6–3Kid CortinasKO? (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
8Loss5–3Santos DelgadoPTS6Jul 4, 193017 years, 13 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
7Win5–2Jimmy HarwellPTS6Jun 29, 193017 years, 8 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
6Win4–2Texas KidPTS6Jun 6, 193016 years, 350 daysEscuela Hidalgo Arena, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
5Win3–2Jesus GaitanPTS6May 18, 193016 years, 331 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
4Win2–2Jimmy HarwellKO3 (6)Apr 20, 193016 years, 303 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
3Win1–2Cipriano CastilloPTS4Mar 23, 193016 years, 275 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
2Loss0–2Pancho ArandaPTS6Oct 20, 192916 years, 121 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
1Loss0–1Pancho ArandaPTS6Sep 1, 192916 years, 72 daysSalon Montecarlo, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Success

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  • In 1933, Kid Azteca obtained the Mexican Welterweight title.
  • Azteca was still remembered by his fans some twenty years after his last fight, the Spanish boxing publication Ring En Español featuring him many times on magazine articles.
  • Azteca had 192 wins, 46 losses and 12 ties as a professional boxer, with 114 knockout wins. His knockouts made him a member of the exclusive group of fighters that won 50 or more fights by knockout through their careers, and it also constituted a knockout record for Hispanic fighters.

References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec: Kid Azteca".
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    Kid Azteca
    Personal information
    Nickname
    Kid Azteca
    BornLuis Villanueva Páramo
    (1913-06-21)June 21, 1913
    DiedMarch 16, 2002(2002-03-16) (aged 88)
    WeightWelterweight
    Boxing career
    Boxing record
    Total fights255
    Wins193
    Win by KO114
    Losses49
    Draws11
    No contests2

    Luis Villanueva Páramo (June 21, 1913 – March 16, 2002) was a Mexican boxer best known as Kid Azteca. Villanueva boxed professionally from 1932 to 1961, making him one of a small number of fighters that fought during four decades. Archie Moore, George Foreman, Roberto Durán and Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. (nearly 5 decades) are five other fighters in that exclusive group.

    Background

    Luis Villanueva was a native of "The Tough Neighborhood" of Tepito, one of the most notorious neighborhoods in Mexico City, famous among other things because several international famous Mexican boxers and wrestlers were born at that place, (hence the reason why it is called "Tough Neighborhood").

    There's not much information available about of his personal life or his beginnings in before he became a pro. In fact, there's some discrepancy about the exact date of his debut. Some sources indicates he became Pro in 1926, other sources indicates his pro debut was July 25, 1930, but officially, it is recorded at 1932. The San Antonio Express reported in 1944 that Villanueva's passport's birth date was June 21, 1917, and not June 21, 1913. If this is true, he was only 13 when started his career.

    He was a right-handed boxer. Luis Villanueva began fighting as "Kid Chino" in Laredo, Texas. "Chino" is a Mexican slang for "curly", and an allusion to his curled hair. It is not clear when his nickname changed, but it is possible it was due to his nationality, when fighting in Texas, in an effort to attract more attention over him. By 1927 he was widely known as Kid Azteca. His trainer at that date was Macario Azocar.

    Boxing career

    Kid Azteca began boxing on January 1, 1932. He knocked Carlos Garcia out in the first round, in Laredo, Texas. On March 3, and fighting only in his third fight, he beat former world champion Battling Shaw by a decision in ten, also in Laredo.

    On June 15, Azteca made his Mexican debut, beating Luis Arizona by a ten round decision in Mexico City. However, on his next bout, lost for the first time, being knocked out in eight rounds by Tommy White on July 1.

    On October 23, Azteca, having reeled off four straight victories, fought for a title for the first time. He beat David Velasco by a twelve round decision to obtain the national Welterweight title in Mexico City. Kid Azteca had eleven additional wins in a row, including a victory over Joe Glick, before he fought the future world Middleweight champion Ceferino Garcia on July 11, 1933 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. He beat Garcia, who would hold Henry Armstrong to a tie as world Middleweight champion, by a ten round decision. Azteca and Garcia held a rematch exactly fourteen days later, at the same location. On rematch, Kid Azteca knocked Garcia out in round eight.

    On June 5, 1934, Azteca fought Young Peter Jackson (named after an Australian Heavyweight contender of the 19th century), beating Jackson on points after ten rounds. On July 21, he confronted Baby Joe Gans, another popular fighter of that time, outpointing Gans over ten rounds.

    Azteca gradually became a national hero in Mexico after his victory over Garcia. By the time he beat Gans, he was widely regarded as Mexico's most popular fighter of his time. He fought Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Lewis Hardwick, a top rated challenger twice in one week at the beginning of 1935: On January 19, the pair would tie over ten rounds. On January 26, Azteca prevailed on points. On his next bout, he defeated Izzy Jannazzo, another ranked fighter of the time, by a decision in ten on March 2.

    Kid Azteca had twelve more bouts, including a successful defense of his Mexican Welterweight title, before he met Rodolfo Casanova (who had lost to Sixto Escobar for the world's Bantamweight title) on May 16, 1936. Azteca lost to Casanova by a ten round decision. In his next fight, July 17 of that year, Kid Azteca faced Ceferino Garcia for the third time, losing by knockout in round five.

    Azteca proceeded to win twenty seven of his next thirty one bouts, before meeting future world Welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic on November 24, 1939, losing a decision over ten rounds to Zivic in Houston, Texas.

    On December 13, 1940, Azteca and Bobby Pacho, who challenged for a world championship one time, fought to a ten round tie in San Antonio, Texas. Next came two more bouts with Cocoa Kid. These bouts once again took place ten days apart from each other. On January 1, 1941, Azteca won by ten round decision, and on January 11, the two rivals fought to a 10 round no contest.

    Azteca lived for a year in Argentina, where he made six fights, five of them in Buenos Aires. Azteca's debut in that South American country came on April 11, 1943, when he knocked Sebastian Romanos out in round nine.

    On November 6, 1944, Azteca had a fourth fight with Ceferino Garcia, being defeated by decision in ten at Mexico City. Despite having a five fight losing streak and having lived in Argentina for a year, however, Azteca still held the Mexican Welterweight championship.

    Azteca lost to Zivic two more times, both by decision, before actually beating him in their fourth encounter. This took place on February 15, 1947 in Mexico City, and Azteca was able to knock Zivic out in the fifth round. On March 19, Azteca fought Vincente Villavincencio in an unsuccessful bid to conquer the Mexican Middleweight title, being knocked out in round six. He beat Villavincencio in two subsequent fights, both times by decision over ten rounds.

    On June 26, 1950, Azteca fought former world Lightweight champion Sammy Angott, losing to the American boxer by points after ten rounds.

    With the advent of the television era during the 1950s, Azteca's popularity in Mexico grew more than ever before. Most of his fights were televised, and boxing fans across the country could then watch him fight from their family rooms. Although Kid Azteca spent the rest of his career fighting mostly unknown fighters, his fights drew high ratings for Televisa, Mexico's only public television company at the time.

    On February 3, 1961, Azteca knocked out Alfonso Macalara in the first round at Veracruz. This would turn out to be his last professional fight.

    Azteca was able to reach a milestone as he became a member of the exclusive group to fight at least two hundred bouts. He also became a member of the also exclusive group of fighters that boxed during four decades, when he knocked Adrian Medieta in three rounds on July 12, 1960 in Pachuca. He retired a little after this date.

    He died on March 16, 2002.

    Professional boxing record

    All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[1] unless otherwise stated.

    Official record

    255 fights192 wins47 losses
    By knockout1149
    By decision7737
    By disqualification11
    Draws11
    No contests2
    Newspaper decisions/draws3

    All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

    No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateAgeLocationNotes
    255Win192–47–11 (5)Alfonso MalacaraKO1 (6)Feb 3, 196147 years, 227 daysVeracruz, Mexico
    254Win191–47–11 (5)Adrian MedietaKO3 (10)Jul 12, 196047 years, 21 daysPachuca, Mexico
    253Draw190–47–11 (5)Kid FilipinoPTS6Aug 22, 195946 years, 62 daysSan Luis Potosi, Mexico
    252Win190–47–10 (5)Guillermo MorenoKO6 (10)Nov 8, 195845 years, 140 daysZitacuaro, Mexico
    251Win189–47–10 (5)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Oct 25, 195845 years, 126 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    250Win188–47–10 (5)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Apr 7, 195743 years, 290 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    249Win187–47–10 (5)Willie RiskoKO6 (10)Jul 28, 195643 years, 37 daysSan Cristobal, Mexico
    248Win186–47–10 (5)Arturo CardenasKO3 (10)Jul 7, 195643 years, 16 daysLeon, Mexico
    247Loss185–47–10 (5)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Mar 18, 195642 years, 271 daysQueretaro, Mexico
    246Win185–46–10 (5)Roberto RodriguezKO4 (10)Apr 9, 195541 years, 292 daysQueretaro, Mexico
    245Win184–46–10 (5)Jorge CastroKO4 (10)Mar 26, 195541 years, 278 daysAcapulco, Mexico
    244Win183–46–10 (5)Sandy BaxterKO9 (10)Mar 10, 195541 years, 262 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    243Win182–46–10 (5)Gabriel DiazPTS10Feb 12, 195541 years, 236 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    242Win181–46–10 (5)El ConscriptoPTS10Nov 27, 195441 years, 159 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    241Win180–46–10 (5)Jorge CastroKO6 (10)Sep 25, 195441 years, 96 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    240Win179–46–10 (5)Little PalmaUD10Aug 10, 195441 years, 50 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    239Win178–46–10 (5)Vicente CantuTKO7 (10)Jul 24, 195441 years, 33 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    238Win177–46–10 (5)Ray ZavaletaKO4 (10)May 22, 195440 years, 335 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    237Win176–46–10 (5)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Mar 13, 195440 years, 265 daysVeracruz, Mexico
    236Win175–46–10 (5)Jesse RoblesKO5 (10)Feb 26, 195440 years, 250 daysPueblo, Mexico
    235Win174–46–10 (5)Rudy JimenezKO4 (10)Feb 21, 195440 years, 245 daysNueva Rosita, Mexico
    234Win173–46–10 (5)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Feb 11, 195440 years, 235 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    233Win172–46–10 (5)Lucio MorenoKO4 (10)Jan 15, 195440 years, 208 daysArena La Rosita, Torreon, Mexico
    232Draw171–46–10 (5)Perrin VegaPTS10Dec 3, 195340 years, 165 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    231Win171–46–9 (5)Salvador DavilaKO5 (10)Nov 17, 195340 years, 149 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
    230Win170–46–9 (5)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Sep 15, 195340 years, 86 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    229Win169–46–9 (5)Jorge CastroTKO7 (10)Aug 4, 195340 years, 44 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    228Win168–46–9 (5)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Jul 7, 195340 years, 16 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    227Loss167–46–9 (5)Machete GarciaPTS10Aug 28, 195239 years, 68 daysBosquez Park, Robstown, Texas, US
    226Loss167–45–9 (5)Juan PadillaPTS10Aug 20, 195239 years, 60 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
    225Win167–44–9 (5)Andres BalderasTKO3 (10)Aug 2, 195239 years, 42 daysMatamoros, Mexico
    224Win166–44–9 (5)Dennis WoodburyPTS10May 29, 195238 years, 343 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    223Win165–44–9 (5)Vicente CantuTKO5 (10)Sep 4, 195138 years, 75 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
    222Loss164–44–9 (5)Charley SalasTKO7 (10)Aug 21, 195138 years, 61 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    221Loss164–43–9 (5)Eusebio HernandezPTS10Jan 19, 195137 years, 212 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    220Win164–42–9 (5)Rafael GutierrezKO9 (10)Jan 10, 195137 years, 203 daysPuebla, Mexico
    219Win163–42–9 (5)Octavio RomoKO6 (10)Nov 14, 195037 years, 146 daysGuamuchil, Mexico
    218Win162–42–9 (5)Tommy RamirezKO6 (10)Jul 19, 195037 years, 28 daysReynosa, Mexico
    217Loss161–42–9 (5)Buddy HolderfieldKO4 (10)Jul 1, 195037 years, 10 daysCamden, New Jersey, US
    216Loss161–41–9 (5)Sammy AngottUD10Jun 26, 195037 years, 5 daysDudley Field, El Paso, Texas, US
    215Win161–40–9 (5)Joe DanosKO10 (10)May 3, 195036 years, 316 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    214Win160–40–9 (5)Eusebio HernandezKO7 (10)Mar 31, 195036 years, 283 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    213Win159–40–9 (5)Andres BalderasTKO10 (12)Mar 26, 195036 years, 278 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    212Loss158–40–9 (5)El ConscriptoTKO10 (12)Jan 28, 195036 years, 221 daysGuadalajara, MexicoLost Mexico welterweight title
    211Win158–39–9 (5)Baby YucatanKO4 (10)Jan 23, 195036 years, 216 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
    210Win157–39–9 (5)Jack BreesonKO4 (10)Oct 13, 194936 years, 114 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    209Win156–39–9 (5)Manuel LuevanoKO5 (10)Jul 14, 194936 years, 23 daysReynosa, Mexico
    208Win155–39–9 (5)Art HardyKO5 (10)May 20, 194935 years, 333 daysMonumental Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, Mexico
    207Draw154–39–9 (5)El ConscriptoPTS10Oct 24, 194835 years, 125 daysTampico, Mexico
    206Win154–39–8 (5)Nick MoranPTS10Sep 19, 194835 years, 90 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    205Draw153–39–8 (5)Kid FilipinoPTS10Aug 22, 194835 years, 62 daysTampico, Mexico
    204Win153–39–7 (5)Simon LucasPTS10Jun 12, 194834 years, 357 daysMexico City, Mexico
    203Win152–39–7 (5)El ConscriptoPTS10May 1, 194834 years, 315 daysArena Canada Dry, Guadalajara, Mexico
    202Win151–39–7 (5)El ConscriptoKO11 (12)Apr 10, 194834 years, 294 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    201Win150–39–7 (5)Nick MoranPTS12Jan 31, 194834 years, 224 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    200Win149–39–7 (5)Johnny MillsKO2 (10)Oct 26, 194734 years, 127 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    199Win148–39–7 (5)Melvin JohnsonKO3 (10)Oct 13, 194734 years, 114 daysMexicali, Mexico
    198Loss147–39–7 (5)Bert LinamUD10Sep 30, 194734 years, 101 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    197Win147–38–7 (5)Kid FilipinoKO5 (10)Aug 31, 194734 years, 71 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
    196Win146–38–7 (5)Bobby YaegerKO4 (10)Aug 23, 194734 years, 63 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    195Win145–38–7 (5)Vicente VillavicencioPTS10Jun 28, 194734 years, 7 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    194Loss144–38–7 (5)Vicente VillavicencioTKO8 (12)Mar 19, 194733 years, 271 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant Mexico middleweight title
    193Win144–37–7 (5)Fritzie ZivicKO5 (10)Feb 1, 194733 years, 225 daysMexico City, Mexico
    192Win143–37–7 (5)Cosby LinsonKO4 (10)Nov 9, 194633 years, 141 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    191Loss142–37–7 (5)Cosby LinsonSD10Oct 2, 194633 years, 103 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    190Win142–36–7 (5)Carlos MalacaraTKO4 (10)Sep 7, 194633 years, 78 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    189Win141–36–7 (5)Lige DrewPTS10Aug 13, 194633 years, 53 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    188Win140–36–7 (5)Joe KeyesKO4 (10)Jul 13, 194633 years, 22 daysMexico City, Mexico
    187Win139–36–7 (5)Lige DrewKO8 (10)Jul 3, 194633 years, 12 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    186Win138–36–7 (5)Baby ZavalaKO2 (10)Jun 15, 194632 years, 359 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    185Loss137–36–7 (5)Joe LegonPTS10May 11, 194632 years, 324 daysPalacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
    184Win137–35–7 (5)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Apr 17, 194632 years, 300 daysPalacio de los Deportes, Gomez Palacio, Mexico
    183Win136–35–7 (5)Melvin JohnsonKO7 (10)Apr 6, 194632 years, 289 daysMexico City, Mexico
    182Win135–35–7 (5)Joe LegonKO3 (10)Mar 23, 194632 years, 275 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    181Win134–35–7 (5)Howell SteenUD10Feb 12, 194632 years, 236 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    180Win133–35–7 (5)Frankie VallejoKO5 (10)Feb 7, 194632 years, 231 daysAcapulco, Mexico
    179Win132–35–7 (5)Kid FilipinoKO8 (12)Jan 12, 194632 years, 205 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    178Win131–35–7 (5)Baby ZavalaKO9 (10)Nov 11, 194532 years, 143 daysMexico City, Mexico
    177Win130–35–7 (5)Baby OrizabaKO3 (10)Oct 24, 194532 years, 125 daysOrizaba, Mexico
    176Win129–35–7 (5)Artie DorrellSD10Oct 9, 194532 years, 110 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    175Win128–35–7 (5)Paul AltmanKO5 (10)Jul 21, 194532 years, 30 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    174Loss127–35–7 (5)Paul AltmanSD10Jun 18, 194531 years, 362 daysCity Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
    173Win127–34–7 (5)Benny WilliamsPTS10May 26, 194531 years, 339 daysMexico City, Mexico
    172Loss126–34–7 (5)Fritzie ZivicMD10May 7, 194531 years, 320 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    171Win126–33–7 (5)Eddie CerdaKO6 (10)Mar 25, 194531 years, 277 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    170Win125–33–7 (5)Rodolfo RamirezTKO10 (12)Jan 13, 194531 years, 206 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, USRetained Mexico welterweight title
    169Loss124–33–7 (5)Fritzie ZivicMD10Dec 12, 194431 years, 174 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    168Win124–32–7 (5)Paul AltmanPTS10Nov 28, 194431 years, 160 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    167Win123–32–7 (5)Chino RodriguezKO6 (10)Nov 18, 194431 years, 150 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    166Loss122–32–7 (5)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Oct 6, 194431 years, 107 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    165Loss122–31–7 (5)Atilio CarauneKO11 (12)Apr 15, 194430 years, 299 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    164Loss122–30–7 (5)Raúl RodríguezPTS12Dec 1, 194330 years, 163 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
    163Loss122–29–7 (5)Amelio PicedaPTS12Jul 3, 194330 years, 12 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    162Loss122–28–7 (5)Guillermo LopezPTS10Jun 20, 194329 years, 364 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    161Win122–27–7 (5)Alfredo PastorizaPTS10Apr 25, 194329 years, 308 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
    160Win121–27–7 (5)Sebastian RomanosTKO9 (10)Apr 11, 194329 years, 294 daysLa Plata, Argentina
    159Win120–27–7 (5)Rodolfo RamirezPTS12Jan 16, 194329 years, 209 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    158Loss119–27–7 (5)Baby ZavalaPTS4Dec 19, 194229 years, 181 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    157Win119–26–7 (5)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroPTS10Oct 17, 194229 years, 118 daysMerida, Mexico
    156Loss118–26–7 (5)Joe LegonPTS10Sep 26, 194229 years, 97 daysArena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
    155Win118–25–7 (5)Battling Kid AmbrosioKO4 (10)Jun 26, 194229 years, 5 daysClub Tropical, Colon City, Panama
    154Loss117–25–7 (5)Raul CarabantesPTS10May 24, 194228 years, 337 daysGimnasio Nacional, Panama City, Panama
    153Loss117–24–7 (5)Fabio HurtadoPTS10May 10, 194228 years, 323 daysEstadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
    152Win117–23–7 (5)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroKO4 (10)Mar 8, 194228 years, 260 daysColiseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Mexico
    151Win116–23–7 (5)Tony MarPTS10Feb 28, 194228 years, 252 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    150Win115–23–7 (5)Manuel Villa IIPTS10Feb 14, 194228 years, 238 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    149Loss114–23–7 (5)California Jackie WilsonTKO6 (10), 2:00Oct 24, 194128 years, 125 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
    148Loss114–22–7 (5)Rodolfo RamirezPTS10Jun 7, 194127 years, 351 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    147Win114–21–7 (5)Raul CarabantesPTS10Feb 15, 194127 years, 239 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    146NC113–21–7 (5)Herbert Lewis HardwickNC10Jan 11, 194127 years, 204 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoDistrito Federal boxing commission changed
    result from an Azteca win
    145Win113–21–7 (4)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 1, 194127 years, 194 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    144Draw112–21–7 (4)Bobby PachoPTS10Dec 13, 194027 years, 175 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    143Win112–21–6 (4)Casanovita de AhomeKO5 (10)Oct 14, 194027 years, 115 daysMexico City, Mexico
    142Win111–21–6 (4)Benny BrittKO1 (10)Sep 22, 194027 years, 93 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    141Win110–21–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO7 (12)Sep 10, 194027 years, 81 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    140Win109–21–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Sep 4, 194027 years, 75 daysArena La Cancha, Torreon, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    139Win108–21–6 (4)Pedro OrtegaKO4 (10)Jun 8, 194026 years, 352 daysMexico City, Mexico
    138Loss107–21–6 (4)Pedro OrtegaPTS10Apr 27, 194026 years, 311 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    137Loss107–20–6 (4)Willie NeylandPTS10Apr 6, 194026 years, 290 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    136Win107–19–6 (4)Jackie TaylorKO3 (10)Mar 11, 194026 years, 264 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
    135Win106–19–6 (4)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Mar 2, 194026 years, 255 daysXalapa, Mexico
    134Win105–19–6 (4)Carlos MalacaraPTS10Feb 17, 194026 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    133Win104–19–6 (4)Kid HermosilloPTS12Nov 25, 193926 years, 157 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    132Win103–19–6 (4)Cuban LuisTKO2 (10)Nov 18, 193926 years, 150 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    131Loss102–19–6 (4)Fritzie ZivicUD10Oct 24, 193926 years, 125 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    130Win102–18–6 (4)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Sep 17, 193926 years, 88 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    129Win101–18–6 (4)Kid HermosilloPTS10Jul 22, 193926 years, 31 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    128Win100–18–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Jun 10, 193925 years, 354 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    127Loss99–18–6 (4)Leon ZorritaPTS10May 23, 193925 years, 336 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    126Win99–17–6 (4)Eddie CerdaKO5 (10)Mar 18, 193925 years, 270 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    125Win98–17–6 (4)Eddie McGeeverKO8 (15), 1:41Feb 3, 193925 years, 227 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, USWon USA Texas State welterweight title
    124Win97–17–6 (4)Bill McDowellPTS10Jan 30, 193925 years, 223 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
    123Win96–17–6 (4)Eddie McGeeverPTS10Jan 20, 193925 years, 213 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    122Win95–17–6 (4)Kenny LaSalleUD10Dec 16, 193825 years, 178 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
    121Win94–17–6 (4)Jimmy ScaramoziKO2 (10)Dec 11, 193825 years, 173 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    120Win93–17–6 (4)Billy DeegPTS10Nov 28, 193825 years, 160 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
    119Win92–17–6 (4)Bill McDowellKO7 (10)Nov 14, 193825 years, 146 daysHigh School Stadium, Laredo, Texas, US
    118Win91–17–6 (4)Baby La PazPTS10Oct 29, 193825 years, 130 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    117Loss90–17–6 (4)Kid HermosilloPTS10Sep 17, 193825 years, 88 daysMexico City, Mexico
    116Loss90–16–6 (4)Bill McDowellPTS10Aug 24, 193825 years, 64 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
    115Win90–15–6 (4)Tracy CoxPTS10Aug 17, 193825 years, 57 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
    114Loss89–15–6 (4)Saverio TurielloPTS10Mar 8, 193824 years, 260 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    113Win89–14–6 (4)Saverio TurielloPTS10Jan 1, 193824 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    112Win88–14–6 (4)Pee Wee JarrellKO2 (10)Sep 25, 193724 years, 96 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    111Win87–14–6 (4)Mario RamonKO5 (10)Aug 28, 193724 years, 68 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    110Win86–14–6 (4)Manuel Villa IKO5 (10)Aug 21, 193724 years, 61 daysArena Cine Ideal, Guadalajara, Mexico
    109Win85–14–6 (4)Willard BrownPTS10Jun 18, 193723 years, 362 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    108Win84–14–6 (4)Roy CalamariKO3 (10)Jun 15, 193723 years, 359 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    107Win83–14–6 (4)Jack EtheridgeKO2 (10)May 28, 193723 years, 341 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    106Win82–14–6 (4)Kenny LaSallePTS10May 18, 193723 years, 331 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    105Win81–14–6 (4)Midget MexicoTKO4 (10)May 14, 193723 years, 327 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    104Win80–14–6 (4)Ventura AranaKO2 (10)Apr 28, 193723 years, 311 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    103Win79–14–6 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS10Mar 3, 193723 years, 255 daysMerida, Mexico
    102Win78–14–6 (4)Gallito RamirezKO9 (10)Feb 14, 193723 years, 238 daysMerida, Mexico
    101Win77–14–6 (4)Al ManfredoPTS10Jan 1, 193723 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    100Win76–14–6 (4)Tracy CoxPTS10Dec 14, 193623 years, 176 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    99Win75–14–6 (4)Manuel Villa IPTS12Nov 7, 193623 years, 139 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    98Win74–14–6 (4)Kid HermosilloKO9 (10)Aug 8, 193623 years, 48 daysHermosillo, Mexico
    97Loss73–14–6 (4)Ceferino GarciaKO5 (10), 1:17Jul 17, 193623 years, 26 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
    96Loss73–13–6 (4)Rodolfo CasanovaPTS10May 16, 193622 years, 330 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    95Win73–12–6 (4)Pepe SaldanaPTS10Apr 7, 193622 years, 291 daysTampico, Mexico
    94Win72–12–6 (4)German RicoPTS10Mar 29, 193622 years, 282 daysTampico, Mexico
    93Win71–12–6 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS12Mar 14, 193622 years, 267 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
    92Win70–12–6 (4)Pancho LawlerPTS10Jan 3, 193622 years, 196 daysPachuca, Mexico
    91Win69–12–6 (4)Chief ParrisPTS10Nov 23, 193522 years, 155 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    90Win68–12–6 (4)Tommy CollinsKO7 (10)Sep 6, 193522 years, 77 daysAmerican Legion Arena, Harlingen, Texas, US
    89Loss67–12–6 (4)Chief ParrisPTS10Sep 3, 193522 years, 74 daysGuest Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    88Win67–11–6 (4)Chief ParrisPTS10Aug 30, 193522 years, 70 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    87Win66–11–6 (4)Al ChavezKO2 (10)Jul 4, 193522 years, 13 daysMerida, Mexico
    86Win65–11–6 (4)Renato TorresKO3 (10)Jun 12, 193521 years, 356 daysGuatemala City, Guatemala
    85Loss64–11–6 (4)Bep van KlaverenPTS10May 24, 193521 years, 337 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
    84Win64–10–6 (4)Morrie ShermanPTS10Apr 6, 193521 years, 289 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    83Win63–10–6 (4)Izzy JannazzoPTS10Mar 2, 193521 years, 254 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    82Win62–10–6 (4)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 26, 193521 years, 219 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    81Draw61–10–6 (4)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 19, 193521 years, 212 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    80Win61–10–5 (4)Kenny LaSallePTS10Nov 10, 193421 years, 142 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    79Win60–10–5 (4)Kenny LaSallePTS10Oct 27, 193421 years, 128 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    78Win59–10–5 (4)Joe KingKO1 (10)Sep 29, 193421 years, 100 daysArena Cine Royal, Guadalajara, Mexico
    77Win58–10–5 (4)Eddie WolfePTS10Sep 22, 193421 years, 93 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    76Win57–10–5 (4)Benny LevineKO4 (10)Aug 30, 193421 years, 70 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    75Win56–10–5 (4)Pat MurphyKO5 (10)Aug 4, 193421 years, 44 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    74Win55–10–5 (4)Baby Joe GansPTS10Jul 22, 193421 years, 31 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    73Win54–10–5 (4)Young Peter JacksonPTS10Jun 5, 193420 years, 349 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
    72Draw53–10–5 (4)Ritchie MackPTS10May 16, 193420 years, 329 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    71Loss53–10–4 (4)Ritchie MackMD10Apr 3, 193420 years, 286 daysSteer Stadium, Dallas, Texas, US
    70Win53–9–4 (4)Cowboy Eddie AndersonPTS10Mar 15, 193420 years, 267 daysLiberty Hall, El Paso, Texas, US
    69Win52–9–4 (4)Ritchie MackPTS10Mar 10, 193420 years, 262 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    68Win51–9–4 (4)Bernardo PenaKO3 (10)Feb 20, 193420 years, 244 daysCordova, Mexico
    67Win50–9–4 (4)Manuel Villa IKO9 (10)Feb 17, 193420 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    66Draw49–9–4 (4)Paulie WalkerPTS10Dec 2, 193320 years, 164 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    65Win49–9–3 (4)Al SchaffTKO5 (10)Nov 18, 193320 years, 150 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    64Win48–9–3 (4)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1933N/AMonterrey, MexicoExact date uncertain
    63Win47–9–3 (4)Elias AlvarezKO? (10)Oct 28, 193320 years, 129 daysPuebla, MexicoExact result uncertain
    62Win46–9–3 (4)Leonard BennettPTS10Oct, 1933N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and result uncertain
    61Loss45–9–3 (4)Leonard BennettDQ6 (10)Sep 23, 193320 years, 94 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    60Win45–8–3 (4)Meyer GraceKO4 (10)Aug 19, 193320 years, 59 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    59Win44–8–3 (4)Ceferino GarciaTKO8 (10)Jul 25, 193320 years, 34 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
    58Win43–8–3 (4)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Jul 11, 193320 years, 20 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
    57Loss42–8–3 (4)Eddie FriscoPTS10Jun, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    56Win42–7–3 (4)Relampago SagueroPTS10May 27, 193319 years, 340 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    55Win41–7–3 (4)Eddie FriscoPTS10May 13, 193319 years, 326 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    54Win40–7–3 (4)Harry GalfundKO2 (10)Apr 2, 193319 years, 285 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    53Win39–7–3 (4)David VelascoPTS10Mar, 1933N/ATampico, MexicoExact date uncertain
    52Win38–7–3 (4)Tommy WhitePTS10Mar 11, 193319 years, 263 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    51Win37–7–3 (4)Joe GlickPTS10Feb 18, 193319 years, 242 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    50Win36–7–3 (4)Luis AlvaradoPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    49Win35–7–3 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    48Win34–7–3 (4)Armando AguilarPTS10Dec, 1932N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    47Win33–7–3 (4)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date uncertain
    46Win32–7–3 (4)David VelascoPTS12Oct 23, 193219 years, 124 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
    45Win31–7–3 (4)Manuel LunaKO6 (10)Oct 9, 193219 years, 110 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    44Win30–7–3 (4)Loncho PerezKO2 (10)Sep 16, 193219 years, 87 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    43Win29–7–3 (4)Ray MaciasPTS10Sep 10, 193219 years, 81 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    42Win28–7–3 (4)Felipe OrozcoTKO7 (10)Aug 28, 193219 years, 68 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    41Win27–7–3 (4)Luis PortelaKO9 (10)Aug 13, 193219 years, 53 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    40Loss26–7–3 (4)Raúl TalánPTS10Jul 30, 193219 years, 39 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    39Win26–6–3 (4)Alfredo GaonaPTS10Jul, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and location unknown
    38Loss25–6–3 (4)Tommy WhiteKO8 (10)Jun 27, 193219 years, 6 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    37Win25–5–3 (4)Luis ArizonaDQ7 (10)May 28, 193218 years, 342 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    36Win24–5–3 (4)Carlos GarciaPTS10Mar 23, 193218 years, 276 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    35Win23–5–3 (4)Carlos GarciaPTS10Feb 17, 193218 years, 241 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    34Win22–5–3 (4)Battling ShawPTS10Jan 31, 193218 years, 224 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    33NC21–5–3 (4)Manuel CermenoNC5 (10)Jan 28, 193218 years, 221 daysNuevo Leon, Mexico
    32Win21–5–3 (3)Paul WangleyKO5 (10)Jan, 1932N/ATulsa, AlabamaExact date unknown
    31Draw20–5–3 (3)Armando AguilarPTS10Dec 20, 193118 years, 182 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    30Win20–5–2 (3)Antonio EscarenoTKO6 (10)Nov 12, 193118 years, 144 daysSaltillo, Mexico
    29Win19–5–2 (3)Battling VegaTKO3 (10)Oct 26, 193118 years, 127 daysSaltillo, Mexico
    28Loss18–5–2 (3)Battling ShawPTS10Oct 18, 193118 years, 119 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
    27Win18–4–2 (3)Jorge MonzonTKO2 (10)Aug 5, 193118 years, 45 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
    26Win17–4–2 (3)Bearcat Joe BarreraKO3 (8)Jul 8, 193118 years, 17 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    25Win16–4–2 (3)Johnson HarperKO3 (8)Jun 24, 193118 years, 3 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    24Win15–4–2 (3)Chato FloresKO6 (8)May 20, 193117 years, 333 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    23Win14–4–2 (3)Guero PenaPTS8May 5, 193117 years, 318 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    22Win13–4–2 (3)Tommy K.O. MahavierKO4 (8)Apr 26, 193117 years, 309 daysSquare Garden Ring, Matamoros, Mexico
    21Win12–4–2 (3)Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS8Apr 8, 193117 years, 291 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    20Win11–4–2 (3)Newsboy Eddie LopezNWS10Mar 24, 193117 years, 276 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
    19Draw11–4–2 (2)Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS6Mar 22, 193117 years, 274 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    18Win11–4–1 (2)Kid ChocolateTKO? (10)Feb 18, 193117 years, 242 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    17Win10–4–1 (2)Battling WardTKO5 (10)Jan 20, 193117 years, 213 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    16Loss9–4–1 (2)Brooks HooperNWS10Jan 13, 193117 years, 206 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
    15Loss9–4–1 (1)Fausto VelascoNWS10Dec 30, 193017 years, 192 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
    14Win9–4–1Fausto VelascoTKO3 (10)Dec 12, 193017 years, 174 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    13Draw8–4–1Kid ChocolatePTS6Nov 5, 193017 years, 137 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoNot to be confused with Kid Chocolate
    12Loss8–4Enrique SadaPTS6Oct 1, 193017 years, 102 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    11Win8–3Texas KidKO1 (6)Aug 20, 193017 years, 60 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    10Win7–3Kid FloresKO1 (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    9Win6–3Kid CortinasKO? (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    8Loss5–3Santos DelgadoPTS6Jul 4, 193017 years, 13 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    7Win5–2Jimmy HarwellPTS6Jun 29, 193017 years, 8 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    6Win4–2Texas KidPTS6Jun 6, 193016 years, 350 daysEscuela Hidalgo Arena, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    5Win3–2Jesus GaitanPTS6May 18, 193016 years, 331 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    4Win2–2Jimmy HarwellKO3 (6)Apr 20, 193016 years, 303 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    3Win1–2Cipriano CastilloPTS4Mar 23, 193016 years, 275 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    2Loss0–2Pancho ArandaPTS6Oct 20, 192916 years, 121 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    1Loss0–1Pancho ArandaPTS6Sep 1, 192916 years, 72 daysSalon Montecarlo, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

    Unofficial record

    255 fights193 wins49 losses
    By knockout1149
    By decision7839
    By disqualification11
    Draws11
    No contests2

    Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

    No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateAgeLocationNotes
    255Win193–49–11 (2)Alfonso MalacaraKO1 (6)Feb 3, 196147 years, 227 daysVeracruz, Mexico
    254Win192–49–11 (2)Adrian MedietaKO3 (10)Jul 12, 196047 years, 21 daysPachuca, Mexico
    253Draw191–49–11 (2)Kid FilipinoPTS6Aug 22, 195946 years, 62 daysSan Luis Potosi, Mexico
    252Win191–49–10 (2)Guillermo MorenoKO6 (10)Nov 8, 195845 years, 140 daysZitacuaro, Mexico
    251Win190–49–10 (2)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Oct 25, 195845 years, 126 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    250Win189–49–10 (2)Willie RiskoKO4 (10)Apr 7, 195743 years, 290 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    249Win188–49–10 (2)Willie RiskoKO6 (10)Jul 28, 195643 years, 37 daysSan Cristobal, Mexico
    248Win187–49–10 (2)Arturo CardenasKO3 (10)Jul 7, 195643 years, 16 daysLeon, Mexico
    247Loss186–49–10 (2)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Mar 18, 195642 years, 271 daysQueretaro, Mexico
    246Win186–48–10 (2)Roberto RodriguezKO4 (10)Apr 9, 195541 years, 292 daysQueretaro, Mexico
    245Win185–48–10 (2)Jorge CastroKO4 (10)Mar 26, 195541 years, 278 daysAcapulco, Mexico
    244Win184–48–10 (2)Sandy BaxterKO9 (10)Mar 10, 195541 years, 262 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    243Win183–48–10 (2)Gabriel DiazPTS10Feb 12, 195541 years, 236 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    242Win182–48–10 (2)El ConscriptoPTS10Nov 27, 195441 years, 159 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    241Win181–48–10 (2)Jorge CastroKO6 (10)Sep 25, 195441 years, 96 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    240Win180–48–10 (2)Little PalmaUD10Aug 10, 195441 years, 50 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    239Win179–48–10 (2)Vicente CantuTKO7 (10)Jul 24, 195441 years, 33 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    238Win178–48–10 (2)Ray ZavaletaKO4 (10)May 22, 195440 years, 335 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    237Win177–48–10 (2)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Mar 13, 195440 years, 265 daysVeracruz, Mexico
    236Win176–48–10 (2)Jesse RoblesKO5 (10)Feb 26, 195440 years, 250 daysPueblo, Mexico
    235Win175–48–10 (2)Rudy JimenezKO4 (10)Feb 21, 195440 years, 245 daysNueva Rosita, Mexico
    234Win174–48–10 (2)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Feb 11, 195440 years, 235 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    233Win173–48–10 (2)Lucio MorenoKO4 (10)Jan 15, 195440 years, 208 daysArena La Rosita, Torreon, Mexico
    232Draw172–48–10 (2)Perrin VegaPTS10Dec 3, 195340 years, 165 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    231Win172–48–9 (2)Salvador DavilaKO5 (10)Nov 17, 195340 years, 149 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
    230Win171–48–9 (2)Joe BorrellKO5 (10)Sep 15, 195340 years, 86 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    229Win170–48–9 (2)Jorge CastroTKO7 (10)Aug 4, 195340 years, 44 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    228Win169–48–9 (2)Carlos MartinezKO5 (10)Jul 7, 195340 years, 16 daysClub Olimpico, Victoria de Durango, Mexico
    227Loss168–48–9 (2)Machete GarciaPTS10Aug 28, 195239 years, 68 daysBosquez Park, Robstown, Texas, US
    226Loss168–47–9 (2)Juan PadillaPTS10Aug 20, 195239 years, 60 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
    225Win168–46–9 (2)Andres BalderasTKO3 (10)Aug 2, 195239 years, 42 daysMatamoros, Mexico
    224Win167–46–9 (2)Dennis WoodburyPTS10May 29, 195238 years, 343 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    223Win166–46–9 (2)Vicente CantuTKO5 (10)Sep 4, 195138 years, 75 daysArena Obrero, Torreon, Mexico
    222Loss165–46–9 (2)Charley SalasTKO7 (10)Aug 21, 195138 years, 61 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    221Loss165–45–9 (2)Eusebio HernandezPTS10Jan 19, 195137 years, 212 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    220Win165–44–9 (2)Rafael GutierrezKO9 (10)Jan 10, 195137 years, 203 daysPuebla, Mexico
    219Win164–44–9 (2)Octavio RomoKO6 (10)Nov 14, 195037 years, 146 daysGuamuchil, Mexico
    218Win163–44–9 (2)Tommy RamirezKO6 (10)Jul 19, 195037 years, 28 daysReynosa, Mexico
    217Loss162–44–9 (2)Buddy HolderfieldKO4 (10)Jul 1, 195037 years, 10 daysCamden, New Jersey, US
    216Loss162–43–9 (2)Sammy AngottUD10Jun 26, 195037 years, 5 daysDudley Field, El Paso, Texas, US
    215Win162–42–9 (2)Joe DanosKO10 (10)May 3, 195036 years, 316 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    214Win161–42–9 (2)Eusebio HernandezKO7 (10)Mar 31, 195036 years, 283 daysAuditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    213Win160–42–9 (2)Andres BalderasTKO10 (12)Mar 26, 195036 years, 278 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    212Loss159–42–9 (2)El ConscriptoTKO10 (12)Jan 28, 195036 years, 221 daysGuadalajara, MexicoLost Mexico welterweight title
    211Win159–41–9 (2)Baby YucatanKO4 (10)Jan 23, 195036 years, 216 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
    210Win158–41–9 (2)Jack BreesonKO4 (10)Oct 13, 194936 years, 114 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    209Win157–41–9 (2)Manuel LuevanoKO5 (10)Jul 14, 194936 years, 23 daysReynosa, Mexico
    208Win156–41–9 (2)Art HardyKO5 (10)May 20, 194935 years, 333 daysMonumental Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, Mexico
    207Draw155–41–9 (2)El ConscriptoPTS10Oct 24, 194835 years, 125 daysTampico, Mexico
    206Win155–41–8 (2)Nick MoranPTS10Sep 19, 194835 years, 90 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    205Draw154–41–8 (2)Kid FilipinoPTS10Aug 22, 194835 years, 62 daysTampico, Mexico
    204Win154–41–7 (2)Simon LucasPTS10Jun 12, 194834 years, 357 daysMexico City, Mexico
    203Win153–41–7 (2)El ConscriptoPTS10May 1, 194834 years, 315 daysArena Canada Dry, Guadalajara, Mexico
    202Win152–41–7 (2)El ConscriptoKO11 (12)Apr 10, 194834 years, 294 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    201Win151–41–7 (2)Nick MoranPTS12Jan 31, 194834 years, 224 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    200Win150–41–7 (2)Johnny MillsKO2 (10)Oct 26, 194734 years, 127 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    199Win149–41–7 (2)Melvin JohnsonKO3 (10)Oct 13, 194734 years, 114 daysMexicali, Mexico
    198Loss148–41–7 (2)Bert LinamUD10Sep 30, 194734 years, 101 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    197Win148–40–7 (2)Kid FilipinoKO5 (10)Aug 31, 194734 years, 71 daysGuadalajara, Mexico
    196Win147–40–7 (2)Bobby YaegerKO4 (10)Aug 23, 194734 years, 63 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    195Win146–40–7 (2)Vicente VillavicencioPTS10Jun 28, 194734 years, 7 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    194Loss145–40–7 (2)Vicente VillavicencioTKO8 (12)Mar 19, 194733 years, 271 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant Mexico middleweight title
    193Win145–39–7 (2)Fritzie ZivicKO5 (10)Feb 1, 194733 years, 225 daysMexico City, Mexico
    192Win144–39–7 (2)Cosby LinsonKO4 (10)Nov 9, 194633 years, 141 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    191Loss143–39–7 (2)Cosby LinsonSD10Oct 2, 194633 years, 103 daysPlaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    190Win143–38–7 (2)Carlos MalacaraTKO4 (10)Sep 7, 194633 years, 78 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    189Win142–38–7 (2)Lige DrewPTS10Aug 13, 194633 years, 53 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    188Win141–38–7 (2)Joe KeyesKO4 (10)Jul 13, 194633 years, 22 daysMexico City, Mexico
    187Win140–38–7 (2)Lige DrewKO8 (10)Jul 3, 194633 years, 12 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    186Win139–38–7 (2)Baby ZavalaKO2 (10)Jun 15, 194632 years, 359 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    185Loss138–38–7 (2)Joe LegonPTS10May 11, 194632 years, 324 daysPalacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
    184Win138–37–7 (2)Kid FilipinoKO4 (10)Apr 17, 194632 years, 300 daysPalacio de los Deportes, Gomez Palacio, Mexico
    183Win137–37–7 (2)Melvin JohnsonKO7 (10)Apr 6, 194632 years, 289 daysMexico City, Mexico
    182Win136–37–7 (2)Joe LegonKO3 (10)Mar 23, 194632 years, 275 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    181Win135–37–7 (2)Howell SteenUD10Feb 12, 194632 years, 236 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    180Win134–37–7 (2)Frankie VallejoKO5 (10)Feb 7, 194632 years, 231 daysAcapulco, Mexico
    179Win133–37–7 (2)Kid FilipinoKO8 (12)Jan 12, 194632 years, 205 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    178Win132–37–7 (2)Baby ZavalaKO9 (10)Nov 11, 194532 years, 143 daysMexico City, Mexico
    177Win131–37–7 (2)Baby OrizabaKO3 (10)Oct 24, 194532 years, 125 daysOrizaba, Mexico
    176Win130–37–7 (2)Artie DorrellSD10Oct 9, 194532 years, 110 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    175Win129–37–7 (2)Paul AltmanKO5 (10)Jul 21, 194532 years, 30 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    174Loss128–37–7 (2)Paul AltmanSD10Jun 18, 194531 years, 362 daysCity Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
    173Win128–36–7 (2)Benny WilliamsPTS10May 26, 194531 years, 339 daysMexico City, Mexico
    172Loss127–36–7 (2)Fritzie ZivicMD10May 7, 194531 years, 320 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    171Win127–35–7 (2)Eddie CerdaKO6 (10)Mar 25, 194531 years, 277 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    170Win126–35–7 (2)Rodolfo RamirezTKO10 (12)Jan 13, 194531 years, 206 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, USRetained Mexico welterweight title
    169Loss125–35–7 (2)Fritzie ZivicMD10Dec 12, 194431 years, 174 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    168Win125–34–7 (2)Paul AltmanPTS10Nov 28, 194431 years, 160 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    167Win124–34–7 (2)Chino RodriguezKO6 (10)Nov 18, 194431 years, 150 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    166Loss123–34–7 (2)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Oct 6, 194431 years, 107 daysArena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
    165Loss123–33–7 (2)Atilio CarauneKO11 (12)Apr 15, 194430 years, 299 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    164Loss123–32–7 (2)Raúl RodríguezPTS12Dec 1, 194330 years, 163 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
    163Loss123–31–7 (2)Amelio PicedaPTS12Jul 3, 194330 years, 12 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    162Loss123–30–7 (2)Guillermo LopezPTS10Jun 20, 194329 years, 364 daysEstadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    161Win123–29–7 (2)Alfredo PastorizaPTS10Apr 25, 194329 years, 308 daysBuenos Aires, Argentina
    160Win122–29–7 (2)Sebastian RomanosTKO9 (10)Apr 11, 194329 years, 294 daysLa Plata, Argentina
    159Win121–29–7 (2)Rodolfo RamirezPTS12Jan 16, 194329 years, 209 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    158Loss120–29–7 (2)Baby ZavalaPTS4Dec 19, 194229 years, 181 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    157Win120–28–7 (2)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroPTS10Oct 17, 194229 years, 118 daysMerida, Mexico
    156Loss119–28–7 (2)Joe LegonPTS10Sep 26, 194229 years, 97 daysArena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
    155Win119–27–7 (2)Battling Kid AmbrosioKO4 (10)Jun 26, 194229 years, 5 daysClub Tropical, Colon City, Panama
    154Loss118–27–7 (2)Raul CarabantesPTS10May 24, 194228 years, 337 daysGimnasio Nacional, Panama City, Panama
    153Loss118–26–7 (2)Fabio HurtadoPTS10May 10, 194228 years, 323 daysEstadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
    152Win118–25–7 (2)Ramiro Orejitas AlmagroKO4 (10)Mar 8, 194228 years, 260 daysColiseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, Mexico
    151Win117–25–7 (2)Tony MarPTS10Feb 28, 194228 years, 252 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    150Win116–25–7 (2)Manuel Villa IIPTS10Feb 14, 194228 years, 238 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    149Loss115–25–7 (2)California Jackie WilsonTKO6 (10), 2:00Oct 24, 194128 years, 125 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
    148Loss115–24–7 (2)Rodolfo RamirezPTS10Jun 7, 194127 years, 351 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    147Win115–23–7 (2)Raul CarabantesPTS10Feb 15, 194127 years, 239 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    146NC114–23–7 (2)Herbert Lewis HardwickNC10Jan 11, 194127 years, 204 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoDistrito Federal boxing commission changed
    result from an Azteca win
    145Win114–23–7 (1)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 1, 194127 years, 194 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    144Draw113–23–7 (1)Bobby PachoPTS10Dec 13, 194027 years, 175 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    143Win113–23–6 (1)Casanovita de AhomeKO5 (10)Oct 14, 194027 years, 115 daysMexico City, Mexico
    142Win112–23–6 (1)Benny BrittKO1 (10)Sep 22, 194027 years, 93 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    141Win111–23–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO7 (12)Sep 10, 194027 years, 81 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    140Win110–23–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Sep 4, 194027 years, 75 daysArena La Cancha, Torreon, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    139Win109–23–6 (1)Pedro OrtegaKO4 (10)Jun 8, 194026 years, 352 daysMexico City, Mexico
    138Loss108–23–6 (1)Pedro OrtegaPTS10Apr 27, 194026 years, 311 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    137Loss108–22–6 (1)Willie NeylandPTS10Apr 6, 194026 years, 290 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    136Win108–21–6 (1)Jackie TaylorKO3 (10)Mar 11, 194026 years, 264 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
    135Win107–21–6 (1)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Mar 2, 194026 years, 255 daysXalapa, Mexico
    134Win106–21–6 (1)Carlos MalacaraPTS10Feb 17, 194026 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    133Win105–21–6 (1)Kid HermosilloPTS12Nov 25, 193926 years, 157 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    132Win104–21–6 (1)Cuban LuisTKO2 (10)Nov 18, 193926 years, 150 daysArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
    131Loss103–21–6 (1)Fritzie ZivicUD10Oct 24, 193926 years, 125 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    130Win103–20–6 (1)Cuban LuisKO4 (10)Sep 17, 193926 years, 88 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    129Win102–20–6 (1)Kid HermosilloPTS10Jul 22, 193926 years, 31 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    128Win101–20–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO5 (12)Jun 10, 193925 years, 354 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    127Loss100–20–6 (1)Leon ZorritaPTS10May 23, 193925 years, 336 daysCiudad Juarez, Mexico
    126Win100–19–6 (1)Eddie CerdaKO5 (10)Mar 18, 193925 years, 270 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    125Win99–19–6 (1)Eddie McGeeverKO8 (15), 1:41Feb 3, 193925 years, 227 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, USWon USA Texas State welterweight title
    124Win98–19–6 (1)Bill McDowellPTS10Jan 30, 193925 years, 223 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
    123Win97–19–6 (1)Eddie McGeeverPTS10Jan 20, 193925 years, 213 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    122Win96–19–6 (1)Kenny LaSalleUD10Dec 16, 193825 years, 178 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
    121Win95–19–6 (1)Jimmy ScaramoziKO2 (10)Dec 11, 193825 years, 173 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    120Win94–19–6 (1)Billy DeegPTS10Nov 28, 193825 years, 160 daysWalkathon Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
    119Win93–19–6 (1)Bill McDowellKO7 (10)Nov 14, 193825 years, 146 daysHigh School Stadium, Laredo, Texas, US
    118Win92–19–6 (1)Baby La PazPTS10Oct 29, 193825 years, 130 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    117Loss91–19–6 (1)Kid HermosilloPTS10Sep 17, 193825 years, 88 daysMexico City, Mexico
    116Loss91–18–6 (1)Bill McDowellPTS10Aug 24, 193825 years, 64 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
    115Win91–17–6 (1)Tracy CoxPTS10Aug 17, 193825 years, 57 days40 & 8 Arena, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
    114Loss90–17–6 (1)Saverio TurielloPTS10Mar 8, 193824 years, 260 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    113Win90–16–6 (1)Saverio TurielloPTS10Jan 1, 193824 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    112Win89–16–6 (1)Pee Wee JarrellKO2 (10)Sep 25, 193724 years, 96 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    111Win88–16–6 (1)Mario RamonKO5 (10)Aug 28, 193724 years, 68 daysArena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
    110Win87–16–6 (1)Manuel Villa IKO5 (10)Aug 21, 193724 years, 61 daysArena Cine Ideal, Guadalajara, Mexico
    109Win86–16–6 (1)Willard BrownPTS10Jun 18, 193723 years, 362 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    108Win85–16–6 (1)Roy CalamariKO3 (10)Jun 15, 193723 years, 359 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    107Win84–16–6 (1)Jack EtheridgeKO2 (10)May 28, 193723 years, 341 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    106Win83–16–6 (1)Kenny LaSallePTS10May 18, 193723 years, 331 daysOlympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    105Win82–16–6 (1)Midget MexicoTKO4 (10)May 14, 193723 years, 327 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    104Win81–16–6 (1)Ventura AranaKO2 (10)Apr 28, 193723 years, 311 daysMonterrey, Mexico
    103Win80–16–6 (1)Eddie CerdaPTS10Mar 3, 193723 years, 255 daysMerida, Mexico
    102Win79–16–6 (1)Gallito RamirezKO9 (10)Feb 14, 193723 years, 238 daysMerida, Mexico
    101Win78–16–6 (1)Al ManfredoPTS10Jan 1, 193723 years, 194 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    100Win77–16–6 (1)Tracy CoxPTS10Dec 14, 193623 years, 176 daysMunicipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, US
    99Win76–16–6 (1)Manuel Villa IPTS12Nov 7, 193623 years, 139 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoRetained Mexico welterweight title
    98Win75–16–6 (1)Kid HermosilloKO9 (10)Aug 8, 193623 years, 48 daysHermosillo, Mexico
    97Loss74–16–6 (1)Ceferino GarciaKO5 (10), 1:17Jul 17, 193623 years, 26 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
    96Loss74–15–6 (1)Rodolfo CasanovaPTS10May 16, 193622 years, 330 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    95Win74–14–6 (1)Pepe SaldanaPTS10Apr 7, 193622 years, 291 daysTampico, Mexico
    94Win73–14–6 (1)German RicoPTS10Mar 29, 193622 years, 282 daysTampico, Mexico
    93Win72–14–6 (1)Eddie CerdaPTS12Mar 14, 193622 years, 267 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
    92Win71–14–6 (1)Pancho LawlerPTS10Jan 3, 193622 years, 196 daysPachuca, Mexico
    91Win70–14–6 (1)Chief ParrisPTS10Nov 23, 193522 years, 155 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    90Win69–14–6 (1)Tommy CollinsKO7 (10)Sep 6, 193522 years, 77 daysAmerican Legion Arena, Harlingen, Texas, US
    89Loss68–14–6 (1)Chief ParrisPTS10Sep 3, 193522 years, 74 daysGuest Arena, Houston, Texas, US
    88Win68–13–6 (1)Chief ParrisPTS10Aug 30, 193522 years, 70 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    87Win67–13–6 (1)Al ChavezKO2 (10)Jul 4, 193522 years, 13 daysMerida, Mexico
    86Win66–13–6 (1)Renato TorresKO3 (10)Jun 12, 193521 years, 356 daysGuatemala City, Guatemala
    85Loss65–13–6 (1)Bep van KlaverenPTS10May 24, 193521 years, 337 daysLegion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
    84Win65–12–6 (1)Morrie ShermanPTS10Apr 6, 193521 years, 289 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    83Win64–12–6 (1)Izzy JannazzoPTS10Mar 2, 193521 years, 254 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    82Win63–12–6 (1)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 26, 193521 years, 219 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    81Draw62–12–6 (1)Herbert Lewis HardwickPTS10Jan 19, 193521 years, 212 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    80Win62–12–5 (1)Kenny LaSallePTS10Nov 10, 193421 years, 142 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    79Win61–12–5 (1)Kenny LaSallePTS10Oct 27, 193421 years, 128 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    78Win60–12–5 (1)Joe KingKO1 (10)Sep 29, 193421 years, 100 daysArena Cine Royal, Guadalajara, Mexico
    77Win59–12–5 (1)Eddie WolfePTS10Sep 22, 193421 years, 93 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    76Win58–12–5 (1)Benny LevineKO4 (10)Aug 30, 193421 years, 70 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    75Win57–12–5 (1)Pat MurphyKO5 (10)Aug 4, 193421 years, 44 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    74Win56–12–5 (1)Baby Joe GansPTS10Jul 22, 193421 years, 31 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    73Win55–12–5 (1)Young Peter JacksonPTS10Jun 5, 193420 years, 349 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
    72Draw54–12–5 (1)Ritchie MackPTS10May 16, 193420 years, 329 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    71Loss54–12–4 (1)Ritchie MackMD10Apr 3, 193420 years, 286 daysSteer Stadium, Dallas, Texas, US
    70Win54–11–4 (1)Cowboy Eddie AndersonPTS10Mar 15, 193420 years, 267 daysLiberty Hall, El Paso, Texas, US
    69Win53–11–4 (1)Ritchie MackPTS10Mar 10, 193420 years, 262 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    68Win52–11–4 (1)Bernardo PenaKO3 (10)Feb 20, 193420 years, 244 daysCordova, Mexico
    67Win51–11–4 (1)Manuel Villa IKO9 (10)Feb 17, 193420 years, 241 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    66Draw50–11–4 (1)Paulie WalkerPTS10Dec 2, 193320 years, 164 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    65Win50–11–3 (1)Al SchaffTKO5 (10)Nov 18, 193320 years, 150 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    64Win49–11–3 (1)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1933N/AMonterrey, MexicoExact date uncertain
    63Win48–11–3 (1)Elias AlvarezKO? (10)Oct 28, 193320 years, 129 daysPuebla, MexicoExact result uncertain
    62Win47–11–3 (1)Leonard BennettPTS10Oct, 1933N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and result uncertain
    61Loss46–11–3 (1)Leonard BennettDQ6 (10)Sep 23, 193320 years, 94 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    60Win46–10–3 (1)Meyer GraceKO4 (10)Aug 19, 193320 years, 59 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    59Win45–10–3 (1)Ceferino GarciaTKO8 (10)Jul 25, 193320 years, 34 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
    58Win44–10–3 (1)Ceferino GarciaPTS10Jul 11, 193320 years, 20 daysOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
    57Loss43–10–3 (1)Eddie FriscoPTS10Jun, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    56Win43–9–3 (1)Relampago SagueroPTS10May 27, 193319 years, 340 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    55Win42–9–3 (1)Eddie FriscoPTS10May 13, 193319 years, 326 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    54Win41–9–3 (1)Harry GalfundKO2 (10)Apr 2, 193319 years, 285 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    53Win40–9–3 (1)David VelascoPTS10Mar, 1933N/ATampico, MexicoExact date uncertain
    52Win39–9–3 (1)Tommy WhitePTS10Mar 11, 193319 years, 263 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    51Win38–9–3 (1)Joe GlickPTS10Feb 18, 193319 years, 242 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    50Win37–9–3 (1)Luis AlvaradoPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    49Win36–7–3 (4)Eddie CerdaPTS10Jan, 1933N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    48Win35–9–3 (1)Armando AguilarPTS10Dec, 1932N/AMerida, MexicoExact date uncertain
    47Win34–9–3 (1)Martin BarbotteuxPTS10Nov, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date uncertain
    46Win33–9–3 (1)David VelascoPTS12Oct 23, 193219 years, 124 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant Mexico welterweight title
    45Win32–9–3 (1)Manuel LunaKO6 (10)Oct 9, 193219 years, 110 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    44Win31–9–3 (1)Loncho PerezKO2 (10)Sep 16, 193219 years, 87 daysEl Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
    43Win30–9–3 (1)Ray MaciasPTS10Sep 10, 193219 years, 81 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    42Win29–9–3 (1)Felipe OrozcoTKO7 (10)Aug 28, 193219 years, 68 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    41Win28–9–3 (1)Luis PortelaKO9 (10)Aug 13, 193219 years, 53 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    40Loss27–9–3 (1)Raúl TalánPTS10Jul 30, 193219 years, 39 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    39Win27–8–3 (1)Alfredo GaonaPTS10Jul, 1932N/AArena Nacional, Mexico City, MexicoExact date and location unknown
    38Loss26–8–3 (1)Tommy WhiteKO8 (10)Jun 27, 193219 years, 6 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    37Win26–7–3 (1)Luis ArizonaDQ7 (10)May 28, 193218 years, 342 daysArena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
    36Win25–7–3 (1)Carlos GarciaPTS10Mar 23, 193218 years, 276 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    35Win24–7–3 (1)Carlos GarciaPTS10Feb 17, 193218 years, 241 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    34Win23–7–3 (1)Battling ShawPTS10Jan 31, 193218 years, 224 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    33NC22–7–3 (1)Manuel CermenoNC5 (10)Jan 28, 193218 years, 221 daysNuevo Leon, Mexico
    32Win22–7–3Paul WangleyKO5 (10)Jan, 1932N/ATulsa, AlabamaExact date unknown
    31Draw21–7–3Armando AguilarPTS10Dec 20, 193118 years, 182 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    30Win21–7–2Antonio EscarenoTKO6 (10)Nov 12, 193118 years, 144 daysSaltillo, Mexico
    29Win20–7–2Battling VegaTKO3 (10)Oct 26, 193118 years, 127 daysSaltillo, Mexico
    28Loss19–7–2Battling ShawPTS10Oct 18, 193118 years, 119 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
    27Win19–6–2Jorge MonzonTKO2 (10)Aug 5, 193118 years, 45 daysNuevo Laredo, Mexico
    26Win18–6–2Bearcat Joe BarreraKO3 (8)Jul 8, 193118 years, 17 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    25Win17–6–2Johnson HarperKO3 (8)Jun 24, 193118 years, 3 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    24Win16–6–2Chato FloresKO6 (8)May 20, 193117 years, 333 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    23Win15–6–2Guero PenaPTS8May 5, 193117 years, 318 daysArena Tex Rickard, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    22Win14–6–2Tommy K.O. MahavierKO4 (8)Apr 26, 193117 years, 309 daysSquare Garden Ring, Matamoros, Mexico
    21Win13–6–2Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS8Apr 8, 193117 years, 291 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    20Win12–6–2Newsboy Eddie LopezNWS10Mar 24, 193117 years, 276 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
    19Draw11–6–2Bearcat Joe BarreraPTS6Mar 22, 193117 years, 274 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    18Win11–6–1Kid ChocolateTKO? (10)Feb 18, 193117 years, 242 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    17Win10–6–1Battling WardTKO5 (10)Jan 20, 193117 years, 213 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    16Loss9–6–1Brooks HooperNWS10Jan 13, 193117 years, 206 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
    15Loss9–5–1Fausto VelascoNWS10Dec 30, 193017 years, 192 daysBeethoven Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US
    14Win9–4–1Fausto VelascoTKO3 (10)Dec 12, 193017 years, 174 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    13Draw8–4–1Kid ChocolatePTS6Nov 5, 193017 years, 137 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoNot to be confused with Kid Chocolate
    12Loss8–4Enrique SadaPTS6Oct 1, 193017 years, 102 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    11Win8–3Texas KidKO1 (6)Aug 20, 193017 years, 60 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    10Win7–3Kid FloresKO1 (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    9Win6–3Kid CortinasKO? (6)Jul 30, 193017 years, 39 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    8Loss5–3Santos DelgadoPTS6Jul 4, 193017 years, 13 daysRiverside Square Garden, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    7Win5–2Jimmy HarwellPTS6Jun 29, 193017 years, 8 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    6Win4–2Texas KidPTS6Jun 6, 193016 years, 350 daysEscuela Hidalgo Arena, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    5Win3–2Jesus GaitanPTS6May 18, 193016 years, 331 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    4Win2–2Jimmy HarwellKO3 (6)Apr 20, 193016 years, 303 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    3Win1–2Cipriano CastilloPTS4Mar 23, 193016 years, 275 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    2Loss0–2Pancho ArandaPTS6Oct 20, 192916 years, 121 daysPlaza de Toros, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
    1Loss0–1Pancho ArandaPTS6Sep 1, 192916 years, 72 daysSalon Montecarlo, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

    Success

    • In 1933, Kid Azteca obtained the Mexican Welterweight title.
    • Azteca was still remembered by his fans some twenty years after his last fight, the Spanish boxing publication Ring En Español featuring him many times on magazine articles.
    • Azteca had 192 wins, 46 losses and 12 ties as a professional boxer, with 114 knockout wins. His knockouts made him a member of the exclusive group of fighters that won 50 or more fights by knockout through their careers, and it also constituted a knockout record for Hispanic fighters.

    References

    1. ^ "BoxRec: Kid Azteca".
    • Boxing record for Kid Azteca from BoxRec (registration required)
    • HBO Boxing
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