Bobby Pacho
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| Bobby Pacho | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Robert Pacho |
| Nickname(s) | Kid Mexico |
| Rated at | 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 (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 an Mexican-American professional boxer from Yuma, Arizona. After Bert Colima's career was over, Pacho was Mexican fans most popular boxer.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Bobby broke into the professional boxing ranks while working as a farm mechanic in El Centro, California.
[edit] Professional career
He fought many well known fighters during his career, including Barney Ross, and Henry Armstrong. His career lasted from 1929–1941 and his professional record was 78-67-15 with 37 Knockouts.[2]
