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Kid Gavilán
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Born
Gerardo González[1]

(1926-01-06)January 6, 1926
Berrocal, Cuba
DiedFebruary 13, 2003(2003-02-13) (aged 77)
Other namesKid Gavilán
The Cuban Hawk
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights143
Wins108
Wins by KO28
Losses30
Draws5
No contests0

Gerardo González (January 6, 1926 – February 13, 2003), better known in the boxing world as Kid Gavilan, was a Cuban boxer.[2][3] Boxing Writers Association of America named him Fighter of the Year in 1953, Gavilán was voted by The Ring magazine as the 26th greatest fighter of the last 80 years.[4] Gavilán was a 1966 inductee to The Ring magazine's Boxing Hall of Fame (disbanded in 1987), and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.[5]

Early career

Gavilan was managed by Yamil Chade, a boxing manager (based in Puerto Rico) who also directed the careers of Wilfredo Gómez, Wilfred Benítez, Carlos De León and Félix Trinidad among others. He started as a professional boxer on the evening of June 5, 1943, when he beat Antonio Diaz by a decision in four rounds in Havana. His first ten bouts were in Havana, and then he had one in Cienfuegos, but soon he returned to Havana for three more wins. After 14 bouts, he left Cuba for his first fight abroad, and he beat Julio César Jimenez by a decision in 10 rounds in his first of three consecutive fights in Mexico City. It was there that he suffered his first defeat, at the hands of Carlos Macalara by a decision. They had an immediate rematch, this time in Havana, and Gavilan avenged that loss, winning by decision too. Gavilan had a record of 25 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw already when he had his first fight on American soil. This happened on November 1, 1946, when he beat Johnny Ryan by a knockout in five rounds at New York City.[citation needed]

Move to the United States

He would split his time between the Eastern coast of the United States and Havana in 1947, a year in which he went 11-1-1 with 3 knockouts. However, by 1948 he had decided to stay in the United States indefinitely. That year, he met some very important fighters, like former world champion Ike Williams, who beat him by decision in ten, Tommy Bell, against whom Gavilan won by decision, Sugar Ray Robinson, who beat him by decision in ten, and Tony Pellone, with Gavilan obtaining a decision against Pellone.[6]

After beating Williams twice by decision, he met Robinson with Robinson's world Welterweight title on the line. He lost his first title try, when Robinson won a decision in 15 rounds. Back to the drawing board, he beat Rocky Castellani, the then lightweight world champion Beau Jack, and Laurent Dauthuille (the latter of whom fought Gavilan in Montreal, Quebec, Canada). All of them were beaten by decision in ten. In 1950, he went 10-4-1, beating Billy Graham, Sonny Horne, Robert Villemain, Eugene Hairston, and Tony Janiro among others.[citation needed]

World champion

In 1951 after beating Tommy Ciarlo twice, once in Caracas, Venezuela, and Hairston once again, he finally became a world champion when he beat Johnny Bratton for the world Welterweight title by a decision in 15 on May 18. He defended that title for the first time against Graham, winning by a decision, and promptly made four non-title bouts before the end of the year, including another win over Janiro and a draw in ten with Bratton.[citation needed]

In 1952 he defended the title with success against Bobby Dykes, Gil Turner, and with Graham in a third encounter between the two. All those fights were won by decision in 15. He also had five non-title bouts, including three that were a part of an Argentinian tour. His third fight with Graham was his first world title defense in Havana and his fight with Dykes marked the first time that a black man and a white man had a boxing fight in then-segregated Miami, Florida. In 1953, Gavilan retained the title by a knockout in ten against Chuck Davey, by a decision in 15 against Carmen Basilio and by a decision in 15 against Bratton. He had seven non-title bouts, losing to Danny Womber, but beating Ralph Tiger Jones. In 1954 Gavilan went up in weight. After two more points wins, he challenged world Middleweight champion Bobo Olson for the world title, but lost a decision in 15. Then, he went down in weight, and lost his world Welterweight championship, by a decision in 15 to Johnny Saxton. That same year, he appeared on a Telemundo Puerto Rico poster that promoted that country's first television transmission.[citation needed]

Personal life

Gavilan's wife, Leonor, gave birth to his daughter, Victoria, in 1954.[7] After retiring from boxing Gavilán became a Jehovah's Witness and was jailed under the Castro regime for preaching. In the 1980s he made a living selling sausages in Chicago.[8][9]

Later career and retirement

From that point until 1958, when he retired, he had a career of ups and downs. He lost to Dykes, Jones, Eduardo Lausse, former world champion Tony DeMarco, Vince Martinez and Gaspar Ortega, but he also beat Ortega, Jones and Chico Vejar, among others. After losing to Yama Bahama by decision in ten on June 18, 1958, he never fought again, announcing his retirement on September 11 of that year. Gavilan was one of the few boxers never knocked out in their professional careers. He had a record of 107 wins, 30 losses and 6 draws, with one no contest and 27 wins by knockout in a career that spanned 143 professional fights.[10][11]

Death

Gavilan died in Miami, Florida of a heart attack at age 77.[12]


Professional boxing record

143 fights 108 wins 30 losses
By knockout 28 0
By decision 80 30
Draws 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
143 Loss 108–30–5 The Bahamas Yama Bahama UD 10 June 18, 1958 United States Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
142 Win 108–29–5 United States Ralph Jones SD 10 April 4, 1958 United States Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
141 Loss 107–29–5 United States Ralph Jones SD 10 February 19, 1958 United States Carillon Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
140 Win 107–28–5 United States Walter Byars UD 10 November 20, 1957 United States Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
139 Loss 106–28–5 United States Gaspar Ortega SD 12 October 22, 1957 United States Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
138 Win 106–27–5 United States Gaspar Ortega UD 10 July 31, 1957 United States Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
137 Loss 105–27–5 United States Vince Martinez PTS 10 June 17, 1957 United States Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
136 Loss 105–26–5 United States Del Flanagan UD 10 April 24, 1957 United States Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
135 Loss 105–25–5 United States Vince Martinez PTS 10 February 26, 1957 United States Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
134 Loss 105–24–5 United States Ramon Fuentes SD 10 December 20, 1956 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
133 Loss 105–23–5 United States Walter Byars SD 10 December 4, 1956 United States Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
132 Win 105–22–5 United States Chico Vejar UD 10 November 13, 1956 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
131 Loss 104–22–5 United States Tony DeMarco UD 10 October 13, 1956 United States Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
130 Win 104–21–5 United States Jimmy Beecham SD 10 August 28, 1956 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
129 Draw 103–21–5 France Louis Trochon PTS 10 May 12, 1956 France Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
128 Win 103–21–4 United Kingdom Peter Waterman PTS 10 April 24, 1956 United Kingdom Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, England
127 Loss 102–21–4 Luxembourg Germinal Ballarin PTS 10 March 29, 1956 France Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, France
126 Loss 102–20–4 United Kingdom Peter Waterman PTS 10 February 7, 1956 United Kingdom Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
125 Loss 102–19–4 Uruguay Dogomar Martinez PTS 10 December 3, 1955 Argentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
124 Loss 102–18–4 Argentina Eduardo Lausse PTS 12 September 3, 1955 Argentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
123 Win 102–17–4 Uruguay Juan Bautista Burgues KO 7 (10) August 13, 1955 Uruguay Palacio Peñarol, Montevideo, Uruguay
122 Win 101–17–4 Argentina Cirilo Gil PTS 10 July 24, 1955 Argentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
121 Win 100–17–4 Italy Luigi Cemulini KO 3 (10) June 2, 1955 Cuba Arena, Santa Clara, Cuba
120 Loss 99–17–4 United States Bobby Dykes UD 10 March 16, 1955 United States Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S. f
119 Loss 99–16–4 Trinidad and Tobago Hector Constance UD 10 February 23, 1955 United States Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
118 Win 99–15–4 United States Ernie Durando SD 10 February 4, 1955 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
117 Loss 98–15–4 United States Johnny Saxton UD 15 October 20, 1954 United States Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lost NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
116 Loss 98–14–4 United States Bobo Olson MD 15 April 2, 1954 United States Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring middleweight titles
115 Win 98–13–4 Italy Livio Minelli UD 10 March 8, 1954 United States Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
114 Win 97–13–4 United States Johnny Cunningham UD 10 February 23, 1954 United States Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
113 Win 96–13–4 United States Johnny Bratton UD 15 November 13, 1953 United States Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
112 Win 95–13–4 United States Carmen Basilio SD 15 September 18, 1953 United States War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
111 Win 94–13–4 United States Ralph Jones UD 10 August 26, 1953 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
110 Win 93–13–4 United States Ramon Fuentes UD 10 July 15, 1953 United States Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
109 Win 92–13–4 Italy Italo Scortichini UD 10 June 10, 1953 United States Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
108 Loss 91–13–4 United States Danny Womber UD 10 May 2, 1953 United States War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
107 Win 91–12–4 Italy Livio Minelli SD 10 April 14, 1953 United States Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
106 Win 90–12–4 United States Chuck Davey TKO 10 (15) February 11, 1953 United States Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
105 Win 89–12–4 United States Vic Cardell UD 10 January 21, 1953 United States Uline Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
104 Win 88–12–4 United States Aman Peck UD 10 January 13, 1953 United States Fort Homer Hesterly Armory, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
103 Win 87–12–4 United States Billy Graham UD 15 October 5, 1952 Cuba Gran Estadio de La Habana, Havana, Cuba Retained NBA,NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
102 Win 86–12–4 Argentina Eduardo Lausse PTS 10 September 13, 1952 Argentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
101 Win 85–12–4 Argentina Rafael Merentino TKO 9 (12) September 6, 1952 Argentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
100 Win 84–12–4 Argentina Mario Diaz MD 10 August 16, 1952 Argentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
99 Win 83–12–4 United States Gil Turner TKO 11 (15) July 7, 1952 United States Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
98 Win 82–12–4 Canada Fritzie Pruden TKO 6 (10) May 28, 1952 United States Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
97 Win 81–12–4 United States Ralph Zannelli UD 10 May 19, 1952 United States Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S>
96 Win 80–12–4 United States Don Williams SD 10 February 28, 1952 United States Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
95 Win 79–12–4 United States Bobby Dykes SD 15 February 4, 1952 United States Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
94 Win 78–12–4 United States Walter Cartier TKO 10 (10) December 14, 1951 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Draw 77–12–4 United States Johnny Bratton PTS 10 November 28, 1951 United States Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
92 Win 77–12–3 United States Tony Janiro TKO 4 (10) November 7, 1951 United States Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
91 Win 76–12–3 Puerto Rico Bobby Rosado KO 7 (10) October 4, 1951 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
90 Win 75–12–3 United States Billy Graham SD 15 August 29, 1951 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight title
89 Win 74–12–3 Canada Fritzie Pruden UD 10 July 16, 1951 United States Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
88 Win 73–12–3 United States Johnny Bratton UD 15 May 18, 1951 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NBA welterweight title;
Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring welterweight titles
87 Win 72–12–3 Italy Aldo Minelli UD 10 April 20, 1951 United States St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
86 Win 71–12–3 United States Gene Hairston UD 10 March 30, 1951 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Win 70–12–3 United States Tommy Ciarlo TKO 8 (10) March 10, 1951 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
84 Win 69–12–3 United States Tommy Ciarlo PTS 10 February 19, 1951 Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela
83 Win 68–12–3 United States Paddy Young MD 10 January 26, 1951 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
82 Win 67–12–3 United States Joe Miceli SD 10 December 22, 1950 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 66–12–3 United States Tony Janiro UD 10 December 4, 1950 United States Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
80 Win 65–12–3 United States Billy Graham MD 10 November 17, 1950 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Loss 64–12–3 United States Gene Hairston SD 10 October 30, 1950 United States Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Draw 64–11–3 United States Tommy Ciarlo PTS 10 October 23, 1950 United States Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
77 Win 64–11–2 Canada Johnny Greco KO 6 (10) August 16, 1950 Canada Municipal Stadium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
76 Win 63–11–2 United States Phil Burton PTS 10 July 13, 1950 United States Delormier Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
75 Win 62–11–2 United States Sonny Horne PTS 10 July 3, 1950 United States Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
74 Win 61–11–2 United States Bobby Mann PTS 10 June 19, 1950 United States Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
73 Win 60–11–2 United States Mike Koballa UD 10 June 8, 1950 United States Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 59–11–2 United States Georgie Small UD 10 May 26, 1950 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Loss 58–11–2 United States George Costner MD 10 May 8, 1950 United States Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70 Loss 58–10–2 France Robert Villemain SD 10 March 20, 1950 Canada Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
69 Win 58–9–2 United States Otis Graham SD 10 March 6, 1950 United States Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Loss 57–9–2 United States Billy Graham SD 10 February 10, 1950 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 57–8–2 United States Bobby Lee PTS 10 December 17, 1949 Cuba Gran Estadio de La Habana, Havana, Cuba
66 Win 56–8–2 France Laurent Dauthuille UD 10 November 21, 1949 Canada Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
65 Loss 55–8–2 United States Lester Felton SD 10 October 21, 1949 United States Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
64 Win 55–7–2 United States Beau Jack UD 10 October 14, 1949 United States Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
63 Win 54–7–2 United States Rocky Castellani UD 10 September 9, 1949 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Loss 53–7–2 United States Sugar Ray Robinson UD 15 July 11, 1949 United States Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles
61 Win 53–6–2 United States Cliff Hart TKO 2 (10) June 2, 1949 United States MacArthur Stadium, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
60 Win 52–6–2 United States Al Priest UD 10 May 2, 1949 United States Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
59 Win 51–6–2 United States Ike Williams UD 10 April 1, 1949 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 50–6–2 United States Ike Williams MD 10 January 28, 1949 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 49–6–2 Morocco Abdeslam ben Buker PTS 10 December 11, 1948 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
56 Win 48–6–2 United States Tony Pellone UD 10 November 12, 1948 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Win 47–6–2 United States Vinnie Rossano TKO 6 (10) October 21, 1948 United States Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Loss 46–6–2 United States Sugar Ray Robinson UD 10 September 23, 1948 United States Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Win 46–5–2 United States Buster Tyler UD 10 August 12, 1948 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 45–5–2 United States Roman Alvarez UD 10 July 22, 1948 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 44–5–2 United States Rocco Rossano KO 1 (10) May 28, 1948 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
50 Win 43–5–2 United States Tommy Bell SD 10 April 26, 1948 United States Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Loss 42–5–2 United States Doug Ratford UD 10 April 13, 1948 United States Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Loss 42–4–2 United States Ike Williams UD 10 February 27, 1948 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 42–3–2 United States Vinnie Rossano UD 10 February 13, 1948 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Win 41–3–2 United States Joe Curcio TKO 2 (10) January 23, 1948 United States St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
45 Draw 40–3–2 United States Gene Burton PTS 10 January 12, 1948 United States St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Draw 40–3–1 United States Buster Tyler PTS 10 December 29, 1947 United States St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Win 40–3 United States Bee Bee Wright TKO 10 (10) November 3, 1947 United States Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
42 Win 39–3 United States Billy Nixon UD 8 October 23, 1947 United States Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Win 38–3 United States Billy Justine UD 8 September 18, 1947 United States Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 37–3 United States Charley Milan TKO 1 (10) September 15, 1947 United States Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
39 Loss 36–3 United States Doug Ratford PTS 10 September 2, 1947 United States Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
38 Win 36–2 United States Bobby Lee UD 10 August 18, 1947 United States Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
37 Win 35–2 United States Charley Williams KO 2 (10) August 11, 1947 United States Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Win 34–2 United States Vince Gambill KO 2 (10) April 26, 1947 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
35 Win 33–2 Mexico Nick Moran PTS 10 March 12, 1947 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
34 Win 32–2 Cuba Baby Coullimber PTS 10 February 22, 1947 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
33 Win 31–2 Spain Jose Garvia Alvarez PTS 10 February 8, 1947 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
32 Win 30–2 United States Julio Pedroso PTS 10 January 25, 1947 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
31 Win 29–2 United States Johnny Williams PTS 10 December 13, 1946 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Win 28–2 United States Johnny Williams UD 10 December 2, 1946 United States St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
29 Win 27–2 United States Johnny Ryan TKO 5 (6) November 1, 1946 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. City, New York, U.S.
28 Win 26–2 Belize Hankin Barrow PTS 10 September 7, 1946 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
27 Win 25–2 United States Jack Larrimore KO 3 (10) August 24, 1946 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
26 Win 24–2 Belize Hankin Barrow KO 7 (10) August 3, 1946 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
25 Win 23–2 Cuba Chico Varona PTS 10 June 22, 1946 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
24 Loss 22–2 Mexico Tony Mar PTS 10 May 4, 1946 Mexico Plaza de Toros La Condesa, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
23 Win 22–1 Cuba Santiago Sosa PTS 10 March 9, 1946 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
22 Win 21–1 Cuba Jose Zorilla KO 4 (10) March 2, 1946 Cuba Bayamo, Cuba
21 Win 20–1 Cuba Kid Bururu PTS 10 February 9, 1946 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
20 Win 19–1 Cuba Kid Bururu PTS 10 January 26, 1946 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
19 Win 18–1 United States Johnny Suarez PTS 10 November 17, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
18 Win 17–1 Mexico Carlos Malacara PTS 10 November 3, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
17 Loss 16–1 Mexico Carlos Malacara PTS 10 September 25, 1945 Mexico Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Mexico Pedro Ortega KO 6 (10) September 8, 1945 Mexico Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
15 Win 15–0 Mexico Julio Cesar Jimenez PTS 10 August 11, 1945 Mexico Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
14 Win 14–0 Cuba Joe Pedroso KO 4 (12) July 7, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
13 Win 13–0 Mexico Pedro Ortega PTS 10 June 23, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
12 Win 12–0 Mexico Julio Cesar Jimenez PTS 10 May 26, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
11 Win 11–0 Cuba Kid Bebo KO 4 (10) May 13, 1945 Cuba Cienfuegos, Cuba
10 Win 10–0 Cuba Santiago Sosa KO 9 (10) April 21, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
9 Win 9–0 Cuba Joe Pedroso PTS 10 March 10, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
8 Win 8–0 Cuba Bombon Oriental PTS 10 February 10, 1945 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
7 Win 7–0 Cuba Miguel Acevedo PTS 10 December 23, 1944 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
6 Win 6–0 Cuba Bombon Oriental PTS 10 November 25, 1944 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
5 Win 5–0 Cuba Juan Villalba TKO 9 (10) October 1, 1944 Cuba Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
4 Win 4–0 Cuba Sergio Prieto TKO 5 (6) September 11, 1943 Cuba Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
3 Win 3–0 Cuba Nanito Kid Dustet PTS 6 August 7, 1943 Cuba Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
2 Win 2–0 Cuba Bartolo Molina PTS 4 June 12, 1943 Cuba Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
1 Win 1–0 Cuba Antonio Diaz PTS 6 June 5, 1943 Cuba Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba

See also

References

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Achievements
Preceded by NBA Welterweight Champion
May 18, 1951 - October 20, 1954
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Sugar Ray Robinson
Undisputed Welterweight Champion
February 4, 1952 - October 20, 1954