Bobby Pacho

Bobby Pacho
Statistics
Real name Robert Pacho
Nickname(s) Kid Mexico
Weight(s) Welterweight
Lightweight
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach 68 in (174 cm)
Nationality American
Born August 1, 1911
Yuma, Arizona
Died May 1, 1978(1978-05-01) (aged 66)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 172
Wins 85
Wins by KO 40
Losses 71
Draws 16
No contests 0

Robert Pacho (August 1, 1911 May 1, 1978) was a Mexican-American professional boxer from Yuma, Arizona. After Bert Colima's career was over, Pacho was Mexican fans' most popular boxer.[1]

Early life

Bobby broke into the professional boxing ranks while working as a farm mechanic in El Centro, California.

Professional career

He fought many well known fighters during his career, including legends Barney Ross, and Henry Armstrong. His career lasted from 1929–1941 and his professional record was 78-67-15 with 37 Knockouts.[2]

References

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