Frankie Otero - Revision history

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

	Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated Number 1 in the Jr. Lightweight Division by ''The Ring'' magazine in 1971.		Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated Number 1 in the Jr. Lightweight Division by ''The Ring'' magazine in 1971.

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	*[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.		*[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.
	*[[:File:Frankie Otero2.jpg\|Photo #3]], [[:File:Frankie Otero3.jpg\|Photo #4]]		*[[:File:Frankie Otero2.jpg\|Photo #3]], [[:File:Frankie Otero3.jpg\|Photo #4]]
			*"The Cuban Bomber" by Enrique Encinosa: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBRO149.6-9-3.pdf]

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

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	*[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.		*[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.
	*[[:File:Frankie Otero2.jpg\|Photo #3]]		*[[:File:Frankie Otero2.jpg\|Photo #3]], [[:File:Frankie Otero3.jpg\|Photo #4]]

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	[[file:FrankieOtero1968.jpg\|left\|180px\|Frankie Otero 1968]]

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			== Biography ==

			Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated Number 1 in the Jr. Lightweight Division by ''The Ring'' magazine in 1971.

	~~== Biography ==~~		While a student at Miami-Dade Community College, Otero racked up an undefeated record of 18-0, with 17 knockouts. A clever boxer-puncher, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.

	~~Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated number 1 in the Jr. Lightweight Division by the [[RING Magazine]] in 1971.~~ While a student at ''Miami-Dade Community College'', Otero racked up an undefeated record of 18-0, 17 knockouts. A clever boxer-puncher, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.

	Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 17, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.		Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro, moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 17, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.

	Otero turned professional at 18 years old. He soon racked up an impressive knockout streak which made him the toast of the Cuban exile community in South Florida.		Otero turned professional at 18 years old. He soon racked up an impressive knockout streak which made him the toast of the Cuban exile community in South Florida.
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	Otero was inducted into the [[Florida Boxing Hall of Fame]] in 2010.		Otero was inducted into the [[Florida Boxing Hall of Fame]] in 2010.

	[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.		*[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.
			*[[:File:Frankie Otero2.jpg\|Photo #3]]

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Enrique at 16:50, 11 April 2014

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	Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated number 1 in the Jr. Lightweight Division by the [[RING Magazine]] in 1971. While a student at ''Miami-Dade Community College'', Otero racked up an undefeated record of 18-0, 17 knockouts. A clever boxer-puncher, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.		Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated number 1 in the Jr. Lightweight Division by the [[RING Magazine]] in 1971. While a student at ''Miami-Dade Community College'', Otero racked up an undefeated record of 18-0, 17 knockouts. A clever boxer-puncher, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.

	Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 15, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.		Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 17, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.

	Otero turned professional at 18 years old. He soon racked up an impressive knockout streak which made him the toast of the Cuban exile community in South Florida.		Otero turned professional at 18 years old. He soon racked up an impressive knockout streak which made him the toast of the Cuban exile community in South Florida.
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	In 1973, Otero took his 42-2-1 record into a scheduled 10 rounder with former World Lightweight Champion [[Ken Buchanan]]. The fight was so hyped on Miami Beach, that matchmaker [[Chris Dundee]] held it at the ''Miami Beach Convention Center. Thousands of fans saw a fast paced and exciting 10 round slugfest. Otero gave a gutsy showing, but was clearly out-boxed by the faster Buchanan.		In 1973, Otero took his 42-2-1 record into a scheduled 10 rounder with former World Lightweight Champion [[Ken Buchanan]]. The fight was so hyped on Miami Beach, that matchmaker [[Chris Dundee]] held it at the ''Miami Beach Convention Center. Thousands of fans saw a fast paced and exciting 10 round slugfest. Otero gave a gutsy showing, but was clearly out-boxed by the faster Buchanan.

	Otero was knocked out by Buchanan in a rematch and also by future ~~orld~~ champion [[Alfredo Escalera]].		Otero was knocked out by Buchanan in a rematch and also by future world champion [[Alfredo Escalera]].

	Otero retired from fighting to work as a real estate appraiser and sales agent, but remained involved in the sport as a matchmaker, having worked in promotions featuring [[Aaron Pryor]], [[Davey Moore (Light Middleweight)\|Davey Moore]], [[Roberto Duran]] and [[Thomas Hearns]]. He also managed several boxers, including [[Braulio Santiesteban]] and [[Nestor Pinango]].		Otero retired from fighting to work as a real estate appraiser and sales agent, but remained involved in the sport as a matchmaker, having worked in promotions featuring [[Aaron Pryor]], [[Davey Moore (Light Middleweight)\|Davey Moore]], [[Roberto Duran]] and [[Thomas Hearns]]. He also managed several boxers, including [[Braulio Santiesteban]] and [[Nestor Pinango]].

	~~Otero also tried to help local South Florida boxers; his cousin [[Roberto Ayala]] and [[Elvis Yero]]. However, in both instances, drug abuse destroyed Ayala's and Yero's promising careers.~~

	The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.		The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated ~~among~~ the ~~top ten~~ Jr. ~~Lightweights~~ in ~~the world from 1970-1973, while~~ a student at ''Miami-Dade Community College''. A clever boxer ~~with a solid punch~~, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.
			Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated number 1 in the Jr. Lightweight Division by the [[RING Magazine]] in 1971. While a student at ''Miami-Dade Community College'', Otero racked up an undefeated record of 18-0, 17 knockouts. A clever boxer-puncher, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.

	Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 15, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.		Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 15, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.

	~~After a short amateur career,~~ Otero turned professional at 18 years old. He soon racked up an impressive knockout streak which made him the toast of the Cuban exile community in South Florida.		Otero turned professional at 18 years old. He soon racked up an impressive knockout streak which made him the toast of the Cuban exile community in South Florida.
			[[file:Frankie Otero.jpg\|right\|120px\|thumb\|Frankie Otero 1973]]

	His best performances were wins over ~~veteran contender~~ [[Love Allotey]], [[Alberto Perez]], [[Kenny Weldon]] and ~~a tough New Orleans fighter named~~ [[Jimmy Trosclair]].		His best performances were wins over contenders [[Love Allotey]], [[Alberto Perez]], [[Kenny Weldon]] and [[Jimmy Trosclair]].

	In 1973, Otero took his 42-2-1 record into a scheduled 10 rounder with former World Lightweight Champion [[Ken Buchanan]]. The fight was so hyped on Miami Beach, that matchmaker [[Chris Dundee]] held it at the ''Miami Beach Convention Center. Thousands of fans saw a fast paced and exciting 10 round slugfest. Otero gave a gutsy showing, but was clearly out-boxed by the faster Buchanan.		In 1973, Otero took his 42-2-1 record into a scheduled 10 rounder with former World Lightweight Champion [[Ken Buchanan]]. The fight was so hyped on Miami Beach, that matchmaker [[Chris Dundee]] held it at the ''Miami Beach Convention Center. Thousands of fans saw a fast paced and exciting 10 round slugfest. Otero gave a gutsy showing, but was clearly out-boxed by the faster Buchanan.

	Otero was knocked out by Buchanan in a rematch and also by [[Alfredo Escalera]].		Otero was knocked out by Buchanan in a rematch and also by future orld champion [[Alfredo Escalera]].

	Otero retired from fighting to work as a real estate appraiser and sales agent, but remained involved in the sport as a matchmaker, having worked in promotions featuring [[Aaron Pryor]], [[Davey Moore (Light Middleweight)\|Davey Moore]], [[Roberto Duran]] and [[Thomas Hearns]]. He also managed several boxers, including [[Braulio Santiesteban]] and [[Nestor Pinango]].		Otero retired from fighting to work as a real estate appraiser and sales agent, but remained involved in the sport as a matchmaker, having worked in promotions featuring [[Aaron Pryor]], [[Davey Moore (Light Middleweight)\|Davey Moore]], [[Roberto Duran]] and [[Thomas Hearns]]. He also managed several boxers, including [[Braulio Santiesteban]] and [[Nestor Pinango]].

	Otero also tried to help local South Florida boxers; his ~~friend~~ [[Roberto Ayala]] and [[Elvis Yero]]. However, in both instances, drug abuse destroyed Ayala's and Yero's promising careers.		Otero also tried to help local South Florida boxers; his cousin [[Roberto Ayala]] and [[Elvis Yero]]. However, in both instances, drug abuse destroyed Ayala's and Yero's promising careers.

	The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.		The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.

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	The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.		The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.

			Otero was inducted into the [[Florida Boxing Hall of Fame]] in 2010.

	[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.		[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.

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	The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.		The last time Frankie Otero stepped into the ring was an exhibition bout with [[Raul Hernandez]] during the early 1980s at the 8th Street Festival in Miami, Florida.

			[[:File:FrankieOtero.jpg\|Photo]] of Otero in his later years.

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Ric at 01:24, 9 July 2010

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	Cuban born Frankie Otero was rated among the top ten Jr. Lightweights in the world from 1970-1973, while a student at ''Miami-Dade Community College''. A clever boxer with a solid punch, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.		Cuban-born '''Frankie Otero''' was rated among the top ten Jr. Lightweights in the world from 1970-1973, while a student at ''Miami-Dade Community College''. A clever boxer with a solid punch, Otero was one of [[Chris Dundee]]'s main event fighters from the fabled [[Fifth Street Gym]], a local hero with a gate following.

	Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 15, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.		Otero and his family fled Cuba to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. Frankie, his parents Francisco and Yolanda, and his brother Alejandro moved to Hialeah, Florida. As a youth, Frankie Otero's idol was Cuban boxing star [[Luis Rodriguez]]. At the age of 15, Otero began training under [[Richard Riesgo]] at the famed [[Fifth Street Gym]]. Frankie boxed as an amateur for a year and won the local [[Golden Gloves]] title in the novice division.