Ricardo Moreno

Ricardo Moreno Escamilla (born February 7, 1937 in Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico, deceased June 25, 2008) was a Mexican professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division.[1] Moreno was ranked #76 on The Ring's list of 100 All time Greatest Punchers.[2][3]

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Moreno and the second or maternal family name is Escamilla.
Ricardo Moreno
Statistics
Real nameRicardo Moreno Escamilla
Nickname(s)El Pajarito
Weight(s)Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
Nationality Mexican
BornFebruary 7, 1937
Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
DiedJune 25, 2008(2008-06-25) (aged 71)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights73
Wins60
Wins by KO59
Losses12
Draws1
No contests0

Early life

Moreno was born and raised in the mining town of Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico. He left school to work as a metal breaker at the mines. Later he went to Mexico City where he worked as a parking lot attendant before turning to boxing.[4] He did not fight as an amateur and turned professional at age 17 on June 16, 1954.[5]

Professional career

Known as "Pajarito", Moreno was a heavy puncher, having won 19 of his first 20 fights with all 19 of his wins by KO.[6]

World Featherweight Title

His only shot at a World Championship was on April 1, 1958 Moreno fought the champion Hogan Bassey in Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California.[7] Ricardo would lose this fight and it would also be Moreno's only shot at a world title due in large part to boxing politics.[8][9]

After suffering two consecutive defeats in 1967, the 30-year-old Moreno retired. His only victory that wasn't a knockout was a disqualification victory.[10][11]

Due to his incredible knockout power, Moreno was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Punchers.[12]

Professional record
60 Wins (59 knockouts), 12 Losses, 1 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win7-1-0 Jorge Herrera KO7 (10), (1:14)December 26, 1954Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Win6-1-0 Fernando Garcia KO1 (8), (0:11)November 11, 1954Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Win5-1-0 Chato Monroy KO1 (8), (0:18)October 23, 1954Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Loss4-1-0 Nacho Escalante SD6 (6)September 4, 2010Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Win4-0-0 Antonio Coria KO4 (8), (0:32)August 11, 1954Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Win3-0-0 Sergio Farias KO4 (8), (0:28)July 24, 1954Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Win2-0-0 Juancito Lopez KO1 (6), (0:14)June 23, 1954Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Win1-0-0 Oscar Diaz KO1 (8), (0:11)June 16, 1954Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Pro debut

Life after boxing

Moreno starred in two films, he even had a relationship with Miss Universe contestant and actress Ana Bertha Lepe.[13]

Mexico still to this day mourns the life of the great Ricardo "Pajarito" Moreno, who as young boxer was turned on to cocaine by the jet set of Mexico. He was duped by movie star weasels, his wealth was stolen, eventually he died a depressed man at the age of 71 at a Rehabilitation Center in Durango.[14]

He is buried in his home town of Chalchihuites in El Panteón Dolores.[15]

References
  1. Dorian, Lilia (2008-06-01). "Ricardo Moreno's Video Biography". Televisa Deportes. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  2. Luevanos, Fernando (2008-10-04). "Ricardo Moreno is one of the All time Greatest Punchers". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  3. http://www.ibroresearch.com/?p=1323
  4. Hernández, Carlos; Jorge Sepúlveda Marin (2008-06-26). "Ricardo El Pajarito Moreno". Jornada. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  5. http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=2373
  6. http://www.notifight.com/artman2/publish/Reporte_7/Chucho_Cuate_recuerda_al_Pajarito_Moreno.php
  7. http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=25500
  8. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/search/controller/view/examiner-m14109.html
  9. http://www.boxeomundial.net/boxeo.php?category=noticias&id=8897
  10. http://colectivomacheteenmano.blogspot.com/2010/01/un-idolo-del-boxeo-mexicano-ricardo.html
  11. http://www.deporteshoy.com/Biografia%20del%20Pajarito%20Moreno.html
  12. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Ricardo_Moreno
  13. http://www.informador.com.mx/deportes/2008/21234/6/fallece-el-ex-boxeador-ricardo-pajarito-moreno.htm
  14. http://www.boxingnews24.com/2010/04/boxing-musings-dirrell-and-valero/
  15. http://www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx/noticia/172517.ricardo-el-pajarito-moreno-emprendio-su-ultim.html
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