Rodolfo Casanova, also known as Baby Casanova or Chango Casanova (June 21, 1915 – November 23, 1980) was a Mexican professional boxer. He was also the first Mexican to fight a Puerto Rican in the Mexico – Puerto Rico boxing rivalry.[1]
Rodolfo Casanova | |
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Born | Rodolfo Casanova June 21, 1915 León, Guanajuato, Mexico |
Died | November 23, 1980 | (aged 65)
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 |
Early life
editRodolfo 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.[2] Casanova grew up 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.[3][failed verification]
Professional career
editWorld Bantamweight Championship
editIn 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.[4][user-generated source]
References
edit- ^ Mulcahey, Marty. "History of a Blood Feud". Max Boxing. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011.
- ^ "Layendas del Salón". Univision.
- ^ ""Solly" Smith". Cyber Boxing Zone.
- ^ "Sixto Escobar vs. Rodolfo (Baby) Casanova". BoxRec.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Rodolfo Casanova from BoxRec (registration required)