Jack Torres

Name: Jack Torres
Alias: Mexican Jack Torres
Birth Name: Joaquin Torres
Hometown: Denver, Colorado, USA
Birthplace: Socorro, New Mexico, USA
Died: 1970-07-05 (Age:74)
Referee: Record
Pro Boxer: Record

Promoter: Mark Levy, Louis Newman

Joaquin "Jack" Torres or The "Mexican Mist" Jack Torres, of Old Town, Albuquerque, has been called the first world-class fighter born, raised and groomed in New Mexico. Torres was known for his piston-like jab and blazing right crosses. By some accounts, Torres might have had the ability to mix with the top welterweight of his day, but injuries derailed his career.

Torres reportedly began his boxing career in 1912 and defeated his first opponent in 11 seconds. In 1913, he was said to have fought 10 times.

• Source: Cozzone, Chris. Boxing In New Mexico: 1868-1940 2013. [1]

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 database on Ancestry.com, one Joaquin Torres was born on August 19, 1895 in Socorro, New Mexico. At the time of his registration on June 5, 1917, he was employed as an "Assistant Clerk" at an "Oil House" in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

According to the California, Death Index, 1940-1997 database on Ancestry.com, one Joaquin Torres was born on August 19, 1895 in New Mexico and died on July 5, 1970 in Los Angeles County. Note- There is a separate entry on the same death index for one Jack Torres with same birthdate, birthplace, date of death and place of death as for one Joaquin Torres. In the same death index, two separate entries for certain boxing figure figures isn't unusual, especially if their real names were different from their boxing or professional names.