Battling Shaw
José Flores Pérez (October 21, 1910 – August 27, 1994) was a Mexican boxer better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy. He was the first Mexican to become world champion.[1]
| Battling Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | José Pérez Flores |
| Nickname(s) | Battling Shaw Benny Kid Roy |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | October 21, 1910 Birthplace disputed between Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Laredo, Texas, United States |
| Died | August 27, 1994 (aged 83) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 101 |
| Wins | 65 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 28 |
| Draws | 8 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Shaw made his pro debut at the age of 16. He mostly fought out of Louisiana. He became the World Light Welterweight Champion after decisioning Johnny Jadick in 1933.[2] He also fought fellow Mexican fighter and hall of fame Kid Azteca, although the exact date is unknown (Herbert Goldman's boxing encyclopedia dates the bouts as taking place in July and August 1931, but without any day numbers given; Shaw lost both bouts on points in ten rounds). He was trained and managed by Emile Bruneau (WBA President '62-66).
See also
- List of light welterweight boxing champions
- List of undisputed boxing champions
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
References
- "Muy Grande Great: The Story of Battling Shaw". The Cruelest Sport.
- "Battling Shaw - Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Johnny Jadick |
World Light Welterweight Champion 20 Feb 1933–21 May 1933 |
Succeeded by Tony Canzoneri |
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