Eddie Gazo 'Nicaraguan Champion'

[Rover]

What happened to Espinosa?

[Rover]

What happened to Espinosa?

He was 'supposed' to be a big star in the Welterweight Division, but he lost to Eddie Gazo
'three times' by upset Decisions.

* October 4, 1969
* September 19, 1970
* June 10, 1971

After the 3rd-Loss to Eddie Gazo, his record fell to 29-3-0 {28 KO's}.

He would again 'fight and lose' by 12-Round Decision to Eddie Gazo on March 18, 1972.

He had a few more fights, and ended his career in June 1974 with a record 38-5-0 {36 KO's},
after losing a 10-Round Decision to someone named 'Hernan Grimaldi'.

Impressive KO record; he sounds exciting.

[Rover]

Mr. Rover,

Carlos 'The Cat' Espinosa........was the ultimate 'one-punch' knockout bomber.
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More on Eddie 'Jay-Jay' Gazo,

* Saturday - December 12, 1970 @ Estadio Nacionale'

In front of another large Nicaraguan crowd, Eddie defeats long-time Nicaraguan veteran
and former National Lightweight and Light-Welterweight Champion 31 year-old Julio Blanco
by a well-fought 12-Round Decision.

A few other wins were added, before a '3rd-Bout' with Carlos Espinosa took place at
the Arena Metroplitano in Leon, Nicaragua on Saturday - June 30, 1971.

In what was 'desribed' as a 'Fight-to-Hell-and-Back', Eddie Gazo withstood numerous
right hand bombs from Carlos Espinosa to escape with a close 12-Round Decision over
'The Cat' in his hometown.

Both boxers received 15,000 Cordobas = {$2000 in U.S. Dollars}

The 20 year-old Eddie Gazo was now 19-1-0 and the 'certified' Nicaraguan Welterweight Champion.

Didn't he have two losses at that point?

[Rover]

Mr. Rover,

Carlos 'The Cat' Espinosa........was the ultimate 'one-punch' knockout bomber.
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More on Eddie 'Jay-Jay' Gazo,

* Saturday - December 12, 1970 @ Estadio Nacionale'

In front of another large Nicaraguan crowd, Eddie defeats long-time Nicaraguan veteran
and former National Lightweight and Light-Welterweight Champion 31 year-old Julio Blanco
by a well-fought 12-Round Decision.

A few other wins were added, before a '3rd-Bout' with Carlos Espinosa took place at
the Arena Metroplitano in Leon, Nicaragua on Saturday - June 30, 1971.

In what was 'desribed' as a 'Fight-to-Hell-and-Back', Eddie Gazo withstood numerous
right hand bombs from Carlos Espinosa to escape with a close 12-Round Decision over
'The Cat' in his hometown.

Both boxers received 15,000 Cordobas = {$2000 in U.S. Dollars}

The 20 year-old Eddie Gazo was now 19-2-0 and the 'certified' Nicaraguan Welterweight Champion,
with '3' wins over Carlos 'The Cat' Espinosa.

Didn't he have two losses at that point?

[Rover]

Time To Get Eddie 'Jay-Jay' Gazo Some Recognition

Saturday Night - May 18, 1974

* Estadio Roberto Clemente - Masaya, Nicaragua
* Capacity 7500 - {Attendance; 12,000 overflow}

The 'Main Event'

* Alexis Arguello vs. * Art Hafey

Everyone is in Nicaragua to see this bout, as the Promoters bring in all the key boxing people
to watch this WBA Featherweight Elimination bout, as the winner will get to face Champion
Ruben Olivares next.

Guests include;
* Nat Loubert - Editor Ring Magazine
* George Parnassus - Los Angeles Fight Promoter/Boxing Manager
* Don Chargin - Matchmaker for the Olympic Auditorium
* Don Fraser - Los Angeles Forum Fight Promoter
* WBA Officials (Dr. Elias Cordova and Rodrigo Sanchez}
* Lew Eskin - Boxing Illustrated

Trainer/Manager - Ramon 'Curro' Dossman who handles Alexis Arguello, is also putting his other
fighter Eddie 'Jay-Jay' Gazo on as the Main Preliminary Bout, in hopes of getting him some attention,
and possible mention in the Boxing Publications or an invite to fight in Los Angeles.

* Eddie 'Jay-Jay' Gazo ~ 37-2-2 {19 KO's} ~ Age; 23 years, 8 months
vs.
* Gerardo 'Jorge' Sanders ~ 18-3-2 {8 KO's} ~ Age; 24 years, 6 months

In the Boxing Program 'hand-outs', Eddie Gazo is billed as the Nicaraguan Welterweight Champion, and
the #1 Welterweight in the Centro de America Boxing Federation

When did he have two draws?

[Archie Moore]

What is Eddie up to nowadays?

[Rover]

What is Eddie up to nowadays?

Mr. Archie,

Eddie Gazo had been working as the Nicaraguan Boxing Advisor for 'Molina Boxing Promotions' {Jimmy Molina}
from 2005 thru ?.

Eddie was no longer a {154 lb.} Light-Middleweight............too much 'Tres Leche Cake'

(at the last sentence)

[Rover]

Eddie Gazo..........

Loves His........'Triple Milk Sponge Cake'....'Tres Leche Cake'


http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q= ... wN86KkX8-w

Fat Eddie.
:)

[Rover]

Mr. Rover,

Here is the September 1977 'WBA Cast of Characters'

As of September 29, 1977 [Committee Elections]

Board Members
* President...................Fernando 'Mandry' Galindez {Venezuela}
* Vice President............Rodrigo Sanchez {Panama}
* Vice President............Haru Niwa {Japan}
* Vice President............Felipe Cropper {Argentina}
* Vice President............Chuck Davey {USA}
* Executive Secretary....Bill Miller {USA}
* Treasurer..................Nick Kerasiotti {USA}

International Committee
* President..................D. J. Green {USA}
* Vice President...........Alberto Sarmiento {Venezuela}

Executive Committee
* President.................Dr. Elias Cordova {Panama}
* Vice President..........York Van Dixon {USA}
* Vice President..........Rafael Ramos {Puerto Rico}

Championship & Ratings Committee
* Chariman................Mike Mortimer {South Africa}

Executive Cadre
* Representative........Hendrick W. {Africa and Europe}
* Representative........Jund-Kuh Yan (South Korea and East Asia}
* Representative........Femsaido Calvo {El Salvador}
* Representative........Elvin Ziegler {USA}
* Representative........Richard Farrah {Caribbean}


Grievance & Appeals Committee
* Chairman...............Ron Hayter {Canada}

First Order of Business.

Rule 1. {Regarding WBA Champions}
Any Champion is permitted to have 'one' non-mandatory Title Defense, after winning the Championship,
providing that the Challenger is listed in the Top 10 of the current WBA Ratings, before facing the
#1 or highest rated available Challenger.

Rule 1A.
The Champion must 'sign' a contract within 90-Days after winning his 'new Championship,
if he chooses to have a 'non-madatory' Title Defense.

Rule 1B.
The Champion will be permitted up to 6-Months {180-Days} to engage in a 'non-mandatory' Title Defense
after winning his Championship.

Rule 1C.
The Champion 'must' defend his Championship against the #1 or highest rated available Challenger
within 6-Months after defending his Title in a 'non-mandatory' Defense.

You mean York Van Nixon?

[Rover]

Sunday - December 18, 1977

Sinun Gymnasium - Inchoen, South Korea
Attendance; {9500}

WBA Light-Middleweigt Championship

* WBA Champion
* Eddie 'Jay-Jay' Gazo {Nicaragua}
* Age; 27 years, 3 months
* Height; 5' 6 1/2"
* Reach; 69 1/2"
* Record; 51-4-2 {28 KO's}

* #8 WBA Challenger
* Jae-Keum Lim 'The Korean Clubber' {South Korea}
* Age; 27 years, 5 months
* Height; 5' 8 1/2"
* Reach; 70 "
* Record; 20-3-1 {19 KO's}

Is it Sunin?

[giacomino]

'DECEMBER 18, 1977"

* 'GAZO STILL BOXING CHAMP'
* 'GAZO DEFENDS TITLE'
* 'GAZO TRIUMPHS'
* 'GAZO DEFENDS FISTIC TITLE'
* GAZO KEEPS CROWN'

WBA Light-Middleweight Champion - Eddie Gazo retained his Championship by a 15-Round Split-Decision
over #8 WBA-ranked Challenger Jae-Keum Lim at the Sunin Gymnasium in the Port City of Inchoen, South Korea.

It was a 'poorly fought bout', as the 15-Rounder was marred by constant clinching as the 9500 partisan South
Korean fans boo'ed and jeered the Champion.

There was little action, as the Champion used a 'hit-and-run' tactic, as the hard-hitting Challenger Jae-Keum
pursued in an attempt to land his powerful punches. Eddie Gazo was effective in holding the Challenger, and
thwarted his offensive charges.

Only in Round 6, was Jae-Keum able to hurt the Champion, when he landed a 'thudding' body punch, which
buckled the legs Gazo. Otherwise, the Champion prevented the Challenger very few chances in swinging with his
dangerous uppercuts.

Scorecards
* Referee - Jay Edson (USA).............. 147-146 {4-3-8 in Rounds} = Eddie Gazo
* Judge - Ricardo Rizo (Nicaragua)..... 147-144 {6-3-6 in Rounds} = Eddie Gazo
* Judge - Jin-Kuk Kim (South Korea).. 150-148 {2-0-13 in Rounds} Jae-Keum Lim

After Bout Comments;

Eddie Gazo, "He was very strong and I felt his power in Round 6. I knew I would have to get inside and stay
close to use my hard body attack. I won, and that's all that matters."

WBA RATINGS {December 2, 1977}
*** Eddie Gazo
#1. Rocky Mattioli {WBC Champion}
#2. Maurice Hope
#3. Ayub Kalule
#4. Gert Steyn
#5. Ralph Palladin
#6. Eckhard Dagge
#7. Jose Manuel Duran
#8. Jae-Keum Lim
#9. Joao Mendonca
#10 Kenji Shibata
#11 Nick Ortiz
#12 Edgar Ross
#13 Ho Joo
#14 Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez
#15 Rocky Mosley Jr.
#16 Elisha Obed
#17 Miguel Angel Castellini
#18 Alvin Anderson
#19 Bonifacio Avila
#20 Tsutomo Hagusa

Fighting in South Korea and maybe Italy and Japan in the 60s, 70s and 80s really seemed to be like a foreigner going to Germany, or Texas/St. Louis or Argentina today: a really tough place to get a decision. Seems like a lot of titles changed hands or almost changed hands in S.Korea on split decisions in those days, and back in the 60s and sometimes 70s, the judges were all locals. At least that has changed, even if some of today's decisions still suck

[Rover]

'DECEMBER 18, 1977"

* 'GAZO STILL BOXING CHAMP'
* 'GAZO DEFENDS TITLE'
* 'GAZO TRIUMPHS'
* 'GAZO DEFENDS FISTIC TITLE'
* GAZO KEEPS CROWN'

WBA Light-Middleweight Champion - Eddie Gazo retained his Championship by a 15-Round Split-Decision
over #8 WBA-ranked Challenger Jae-Keum Lim at the Sunin Gymnasium in the Port City of Inchoen, South Korea.

It was a 'poorly fought bout', as the 15-Rounder was marred by constant clinching as the 9500 partisan South
Korean fans boo'ed and jeered the Champion.

There was little action, as the Champion used a 'hit-and-run' tactic, as the hard-hitting Challenger Jae-Keum
pursued in an attempt to land his powerful punches. Eddie Gazo was effective in holding the Challenger, and
thwarted his offensive charges.

Only in Round 6, was Jae-Keum able to hurt the Champion, when he landed a 'thudding' body punch, which
buckled the legs Gazo. Otherwise, the Champion prevented the Challenger very few chances in swinging with his
dangerous uppercuts.

Scorecards
* Referee - Jay Edson (USA).............. 147-146 {4-3-8 in Rounds} = Eddie Gazo
* Judge - Ricardo Rizo (Nicaragua)..... 147-144 {6-3-6 in Rounds} = Eddie Gazo
* Judge - Jin-Kuk Kim (South Korea).. 150-148 {2-0-13 in Rounds} Jae-Keum Lim

After Bout Comments;

Eddie Gazo, "He was very strong and I felt his power in Round 6. I knew I would have to get inside and stay
close to use my hard body attack. I won, and that's all that matters."

WBA RATINGS {December 2, 1977}
*** Eddie Gazo
#1. Rocky Mattioli {WBC Champion}
#2. Maurice Hope
#3. Ayub Kalule
#4. Gert Steyn
#5. Ralph Palladin
#6. Eckhard Dagge
#7. Jose Manuel Duran
#8. Jae-Keum Lim
#9. Joao Mendonca
#10 Kenji Shibata
#11 Nick Ortiz
#12 Edgar Ross
#13 Ho Joo
#14 Manuel Ricardo Gonzalez
#15 Rocky Mosley Jr.
#16 Elisha Obed
#17 Miguel Angel Castellini
#18 Alvin Anderson
#19 Bonifacio Avila
#20 Tsutomo Hagusa

Wow, one judge had 13 even rounds?

[Rover]

Mr. Rover,,,,,,

Do you think the South Korean Judge was slightly 'jaded' with his Scorecard.........

Haven't seen the fight, but 13 even rounds?

[Rover]

Mr. Rover,,,,,,

Do you think the South Korean Judge was slightly 'jaded' with his Scorecard.........

Haven't seen the fight, but 13 even rounds?

The fight was as 'dull as it could possibly be', with virtually no action at all.

Alot of clinching, and 'slap-hitting' by Eddie Gazo.

Most of the bout, Eddie was just holding and tied up Jae-Keum Lim like a 'knot.

In that case, I won't try to find it.

[Rover]

More on the Eddie Gazo 'WBA Fiasco'

On December 28, 1977

The WBA states that #3 WBA-ranked Ayub Kalule 14-0-0 {8 KO's} must now face #9 WBA-ranked
Bonifacio Avila 25-2-3 {20 KO's} of Colombia in another WBA-Elimination Bout.

The nearly 27 year-old hard-punching Colombian holds the 'Centro de America' Light-Middleweight
Championship, an arm of the WBA.

The bout is 'quickly' set up for January 5, 1978 in Denmark, and the winner will have 21-Days to put up a
Fight Purse bid to face Eddie Gazo on February 8 or 9, 1978.

The Fight Result

Ayub Kalule destroys {TKO 4} Bonifacio Avila in a one-sided bout.

Kalule's Fight Promoter - Mogens Palle now has 21-days to come up with a 'Fight Purse' of $125,000 for Eddie Gazo,
which is what his Eddie's Manager requests.

What was the rationale given for why Kalule had to fight a second eliminator?

[Rover]

Yeah, where did Kudo come from?

[Rover]

So basically one mediocre champ got replaced by another one?