Battling Shaw
Battling Shaw | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | José Pérez Flores |
Nickname(s) |
Battling Shaw Benny Kid Roy |
Weight(s) | Light Welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
Nationality |
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Born |
Birthplace disputed between Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Laredo, Texas, United States | October 21, 1910
Died | August 27, 1994 83) | (aged
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 101 |
Wins | 65 |
Wins by KO | 28 |
Losses | 28 |
Draws | 8 |
No contests | 0 |
José Flores Pérez (October 21, 1910 – August 27, 1994) was an American-Mexican boxer better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy. He was the first Mexican to become world champion.[1]
Professional career
Shaw made his pro debut at the age of 16. He mostly fought out of Louisiana. He became the World Light Welterweight Champion after decisioning Johnny Jadick in 1933.[2] He also fought fellow Mexican fighter and hall of famer Kid Azteca, although the exact date is unknown (Herbert Goldman's boxing encyclopedia dates the bouts as taking place on July and on August of 1931, but without any day numbers given; Shaw lost both bouts on points in ten rounds). He was trained and managed by Emile Bruneau (WBA President '62-66).
See also
References
- ↑ "Muy Grande Great: The Story of Battling Shaw". The Cruelest Sport.
- ↑ "Battling Shaw - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Battling Shaw from BoxRec
- Article on Shaw at age 80
- Battling Shaw - CBZ Profile
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Johnny Jadick |
World Light Welterweight Champion 20 Feb 1933–21 May 1933 |
Succeeded by Tony Canzoneri |
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