Who was this guy????

[rubberneck]

I’ve been trying to remember the name of a boxer from way back when. I only have a few details so maybe this will jog some memories.

He competed in the lower divisions, possibly feather/super feather.
He held a world title, possibly two divisions.
I think he was a Mexican, but could’ve been from another central/south American country.
I think he was around in the late 70s-mid 80s.

He had incredible footwork and movement. Watching him box was almost like watching Loma, in that he used pivots, feints, lay-backs like no other boxer around at that time. I’m hoping this info about his style will ring some bells, as his style was truly unique.

Any ideas????

[rubberneck]

I think it may have been Jose Napoles.

His head and body movement was incredible.

Early 70s, Welterweight, Cuban.... none of my description was helpful!!!

[MightyWarrior]

Was he smooth as butter ?

[bennie]

I think it may have been Jose Napoles.

His head and body movement was incredible.

Early 70s, Welterweight, Cuban.... none of my description was helpful!!!

Jose had an issue with alcohol all through his long career but it never affected him and his silky skills and the man could really whack, too. Brilliant in rematches.

[HyacinthusTurnipseed]

I’ve been trying to remember the name of a boxer from way back when. I only have a few details so maybe this will jog some memories.

He competed in the lower divisions, possibly feather/super feather.
He held a world title, possibly two divisions.
I think he was a Mexican, but could’ve been from another central/south American country.
I think he was around in the late 70s-mid 80s.

He had incredible footwork and movement. Watching him box was almost like watching Loma, in that he used pivots, feints, lay-backs like no other boxer around at that time. I’m hoping this info about his style will ring some bells, as his style was truly unique.

Any ideas????

A bit later and lighter than you suggested, but Orlando Canizales?

[rubberneck]

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I’ve been trying to remember the name of a boxer from way back when. I only have a few details so maybe this will jog some memories.

He competed in the lower divisions, possibly feather/super feather.
He held a world title, possibly two divisions.
I think he was a Mexican, but could’ve been from another central/south American country.
I think he was around in the late 70s-mid 80s.

He had incredible footwork and movement. Watching him box was almost like watching Loma, in that he used pivots, feints, lay-backs like no other boxer around at that time. I’m hoping this info about his style will ring some bells, as his style was truly unique.

Any ideas????

A bit later and lighter than you suggested, but Orlando Canizales?


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That’s him!!! That front foot pivot...

[coghaugen11]

I was going to say Salvador Sanchez.

[margaret thatcher]

some excellent moves there

[Verdi]

I was going to say Salvador Sanchez.

I was thinking either him or Miguel Canto.

[bennie]

I was thinking Hector Camacho (before the Edwin Rosario fight) or Miguel "Happy" Lora.