Alfredo Zuany

Alfredo Zuany (born July 21, 1934) is a retired Mexican professional boxer in the Heavyweight division and the former Mexican National Heavyweight Champion.[1]

Alfredo Zuany
Statistics
Real nameAlfredo Zuany
Nickname(s)Zurdo Chihuahua
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (192 cm)
Reach78 in (199 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1934-07-21) July 21, 1934
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins34
Wins by KO21
Losses3
Draws1
No contests0

Early life

Alfredo was a Mexican boxer of Italian heritage from his father's side.[2] Lived in Los Angeles, CA Married Alicia Saenz in 1962 Had three Children (sons Alfredo, Tony, Chago) Three grandchildren (Stephanie Zuany, Steven Zuany, Dianna Zuany)

Died February 19, 2007

Professional career

In November 1957, Zuany beat the undefeated Puggy Jones by K.O. in just thirty two seconds of the sixth round. The bout was held in Phoenix, Arizona.[3]

In September 1959, Zuany beat the formen World Heavyweight Champion Ezzard Charles by Unanimous Decision. The bout was held in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.

Mexican Olympic team for the Helsinki Games Pan-American Game participant Central American Game participant

Professional boxing record
34 Wins (21 knockouts, 13 decisions), 3 Losses, 1 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 34–3–1 Joe Thomas UD 10 1961-08-22 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas
Win 33–3–1 Willie Lee TKO 2 (10) 1961-07-11 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas
Win 32–3–1 Dave Rent TKO 8 (10) 1960-10-04 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas
Loss 31–3–1 Larry Maldonado TKO 9 (10) 1960-07-15 Dudley Field, El Paso, Texas For USA Arizona state Heavyweight title.
Win 31–2–1 Yaqui Lopez KO 1 (12), 2:14 1960-06-28 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Retained Mexico Heavyweight title.
Win 30–2–1 Tommy Sims UD 8 1960-04-25 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas
Draw 29–2–1 Otis Fuller SD 10 1959-11-12 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Win 29–2 Matt Jackson KO 6 (10), 2:50 1959-09-01 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Win 28–2 Donnie Fleeman SD 10 1959-07-03 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Win 27–2 Alvin Williams UD 10 1959-05-26 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Win 26–2 Matt Jackson SD 10 1959-04-14 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas
Loss 25–2 Alvin Williams TKO 8 (10), 2:46 1959-04-07 Town Hall, Corpus Christi, Texas
Win 25–1 Freddy Milton TKO 1 (10), 2:31 1959-03-03 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Win 24–1 Toro Cardenas KO 2 (12), 0:49 1959-03-03 Auditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Won vacant Mexico Heavyweight title.
Win 23–1 Frankie Haynes KO 2 (10), 1:06 1959-01-09 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
Win 22–1 Bob Baker UD 10 1958-11-30 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Win 21–1 Ezzard Charles UD 10 1958-09-30 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Win 20–1 Sonny Andrews KO 2 (10) 1958-08-26 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Win 19–1 David Walker TKO 9 (10) 1958-06-09 Sports Center, Tucson, Arizona
Win 18–1 Cal Cooper TKO 1 (8) 1958-04-09 Cow Palace, Daly City, California
Win 17–1 Walter Robinson KO 2 (8) 1958-03-18 Auditorium, Richmond, California
Win 16–1 Otis Fuller KO 4 (10), 2:54 1958-01-27 Auditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Win 15–1 Lajuin Burks KO 1 (10), 1:06 1958-01-14 Madison Square, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 14–1 Puggy Jones TKO 6 (10), 1:49 1957-11-21 Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 13–1 Otis Fuller UD 10 1957-09-17 Madison Square, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 12–1 Alvin Williams UD 10 1957-08-27 Madison Square, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 11–1 Willie Scott TKO 2 (8) 1957-08-05 Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas
Win 10–1 Ted Hutchinson UD 8 1957-07-09 Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 9–1 Johnny Hollins UD 8 1957-06-20 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Win 8–1 Fred Lewis KO 2 (8) 1957-05-14 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Loss 7–1 Monroe Ratliff SD 8 1956-06-30 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California
Win 7–0 Gene Thompson UD 8 1956-06-09 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California
Win 6–0 Chubby Duez UD 8 1956-05-19 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California
Win 5–0 Kid Percy KO 1 (8), 1:02 1956-04-21 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California
Win 4–0 Jose Gaitan TKO 3 (6), 2:08 1955-12-05 Auditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Win 3–0 Jose Gaitan KO 2 (6), 1:04 1955-10-10 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Win 2–0 Tommy Ramirez KO 1 (6), 2:28 1955-09-21 Auditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua
Win 1–0 Tommy Ramirez KO 1 (6), 1:19 1955-08-24 Auditorio Municipal, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Professional debut.

References
  1. http://www.fightsrec.com/alfredo-zuany.html
  2. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Alfredo_Zuany
  3. http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=39937
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