Rodolfo Casanova
Rodolfo Casanova | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rodolfo Casanova June 21, 1915 |
| Died | November 23, 1980 (aged 65) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Other names | Baby |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Super Bantamweight Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 75 |
| Wins | 57 |
| Wins by KO | 31 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Rodolfo Casanova, also known as Baby Casanova or Chango Casanova (born June 21, 1915 in León, Guanajuato,[1] deceased November 23, 1980), was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division.[2] He was also the first Mexican to fight a Puerto Rican in the Mexico – Puerto Rico boxing rivalry.[3]
Early life
Rodolfo was born during the Mexican Revolution, his father Don Rafael Casanova died in that war. His mother moved the family to Mexico City after the death.[4] He grew very poor and started boxing only after his older brother Carlos, an amateur boxer, had no official government backing to attend the 1928 Summer Olympics.[5]
Professional career
World Bantamweight Championship
In his first attempt at a world title, Casanova lost to Sixto Escobar the World Bantamweight Champion. This would be the first world title fight between a Mexican and a Puerto Rican.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Retrieved July 12, 2012
- ^ http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Rodolfo_(Baby)_Casanova
- ^ http://www.maxboxing.com/news/main-lead/history-of-a-blood-feud
- ^ http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=2106818
- ^ http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/smith-s.htm
- ^ http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Sixto_Escobar_vs._Rodolfo_(Baby)_Casanova
External links
- Boxing record for Rodolfo Casanova from BoxRec (registration required)
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