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Revision as of 06:40, 19 September 2007
Ceferino Garcia (born 26 August, 1912 — died 1 January, 1981) was a champion boxer born in the Tondo, Manila, Philippines. García boxed in 116 contests, won 57 by knockouts; 24 by decision; boxed 9 draws; lost 20 decisions; lost one on a foul and was knocked out 5 times. He was managed, during the final years of his career by George Parnassus. Ceferino Garcia is commonly referred to as the inventor of the bolo punch. Though a Filipino boxer named Macario Flores was reported to be using the punch in 1924.
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