Ceferino Garcia
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Name: Ceferino Garcia
Alias: Cipriano (Pedro) Garcia
Born: 1906-08-26
Birthplace: Naval, Biliran, Philippines
Died: 1981-01-01 (Age:74)
Nationality: Philippine
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5′ 6″ / 168cm
Reach: 70″ / 178cm
Boxing Record: click
Managers: Jess Cortez (circa 1932) George Parnassus
Career Review
- Was born in the barangay of Caraycaray in Naval, Biliran, Philippines.
- Had a few uncredited Hollywood movie roles in the 1940s.
- Worked as a driver and bodyguard for actress Mae West.
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- Bio
- First well known user of the bolo punch
- Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame (twice!)
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| Preceded by: Fred Apostoli |
NYSAC World Middleweight Champion 1939 Oct 2 – 1940 May 23 |
Succeeded by: Ken Overlin |
