Rigoberto Riasco "El Pequeno Veneno / Little Poison"

[Rover]

Jorge Lujan,,,,,,???

I know, because in 1976 he was competing at Flyweight, before moving up to an 'over-the-weight'
Flyweight at 115 lbs. in 1977.

Maybe the WBC needed to a fill a spot with a Panamanian...?

Yeah, makes no sense. I'd get bantam maybe, as super fly hadn't been formed yet.

[Rover]

Original Ratings for the 'newly' created WBC Super Bantamweight Division.

February 1976

*Rigoberto Riasco {Panama} and *Philip Waruinge Nakayama {Japan} were slated to meet for
the 'vacant' WBC Super-Bantamweight Championship.

These two fighters were listed as 'Mandatory Challengers'.

The rest of the division was filled out as such;

#1.. Rafael Herrera {Mexico}
#2.. Dong-Kyun Kim {South Korea}
#3.. Nelson Cruz Tamariz {Dominican Republic}
#4.. Ric Quijano {Philippines}
#5.. Jose ------- {Brazil}
#6.. Jose Cervantes {Colombia}
#7.. Romeo Anaya {Mexico}
#8.. Santos Luis Rivera {Puerto Rico}
#9.. Alberto Davila {USA}
#10 Julio Hernandez {Nicaragua}

I love how #5 doesn't even have a last name.

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Mr. Rover,

I had to check,,,,,

It was Brazilian Featherweight Champion - Jose De Paula, with a record 24-1-1 {5 KO's}.

Ah, he was a good fighter. Gave Little Red a good fight.

[Chuck1052]

I remember all of the talk about the shenanigans surrounding the decision in Rigoberto Riasco's bout in South Korea, all of which was called the "Riasco Fiasco."

- Chuck Johnston

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I remember all of the talk about the shenanigans surrounding the decision in Rigoberto Riasco's bout in South Korea, all of which was called the "Riasco Fiasco."

- Chuck Johnston

That's a hilarious name for it, though "Riasco" is pronounced "Riohsco".

[Chuck1052]

The South Korean bout of Rigoberto Riasco was news in Los Angeles because Larry Rozadilla, a Los Angeles-based ring official, was involved.

In regards to using the term of the "Riasco Fiasco," "Fiasco" had the same pronouncation as Riasco's last name.

- Chuck Johnston

[Rover]

After that 'Hijacking in South Korea'.

WBC President - Jose Sulaiman stated that he will investigate and ban the responsible parties for life.

Jose Sulaiman. "We have to hold boxing to the highest scrutiny. I will not tolerate any back-door Decisions.
The WBC has integrity, and we will not be influenced by anyone."

I just spit out my coffee reading that quote.

[Chuck1052]

After that 'Hijacking in South Korea'.

WBC President - Jose Sulaiman stated that he will investigate and ban the responsible parties for life.

Jose Sulaiman. "We have to hold boxing to the highest scrutiny. I will not tolerate any back-door Decisions.
The WBC has integrity, and we will not be influenced by anyone."

That is funny! Jose Sulaiman has a lot of gall. In fact, it is very difficult to think of another person in the sport of boxing who has less integrity than Suliaman.

- Chuck Johnston

[Rover]

After that 'Hijacking in South Korea'.

WBC President - Jose Sulaiman stated that he will investigate and ban the responsible parties for life.

Jose Sulaiman. "We have to hold boxing to the highest scrutiny. I will not tolerate any back-door Decisions.
The WBC has integrity, and we will not be influenced by anyone."

That is funny! Jose Sulaiman has a lot of gall. In fact, it is very difficult to think of another person in the sport of boxing who has less integrity than Suliaman.

- Chuck Johnston

Though he's got some stiff competition.

[Chuck1052]

After that 'Hijacking in South Korea'.

WBC President - Jose Sulaiman stated that he will investigate and ban the responsible parties for life.

Jose Sulaiman. "We have to hold boxing to the highest scrutiny. I will not tolerate any back-door Decisions.
The WBC has integrity, and we will not be influenced by anyone."

That is funny! Jose Sulaiman has a lot of gall. In fact, it is very difficult to think of another person in the sport of boxing who has less integrity than Suliaman.

- Chuck Johnston

Though he's got some stiff competition.

Touche!

- Chuck Johnston