Lauro Salas - Revision history

John at 20:43, 14 June 2023

2023-06-14T20:43:10Z

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	* '''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)		* '''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)

John at 20:40, 14 June 2023

2023-06-14T20:40:31Z

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	* '''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)		* '''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)

John at 20:39, 14 June 2023

2023-06-14T20:39:36Z

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	~~[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]~~
	<boxer>000058</boxer>		<boxer>000058</boxer>
	'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)~~<br>~~		* '''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)
	'''[[:Category:Lauro Salas Gallery\|Lauro Salas Image Gallery]]'''		* '''[[:Category:Lauro Salas Gallery\|Lauro Salas Image Gallery]]'''
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	'''Lauro Salas''' was known as a tireless puncher who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches.		'''Lauro Salas''' was known as a tireless puncher who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches.

	Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter would win the unanimous decision, but Salas won much respect for his valiant effort.		Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion [[Jimmy Carter]] on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter would win the unanimous decision, but Salas won much respect for his valiant effort.

	Six weeks later, as a 4-to-1 underdog, he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. ~~Salase~~ was awarded a split decision over Carter, winning the World Lightweight Title.		Six weeks later, as a 4-to-1 underdog, he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. Salas was awarded a split decision over Carter, winning the World Lightweight Title.

	On October 15, 1952, Salas fought a [[rubber match]] with Carter at [[Chicago Stadium]]. In this rematch Carter established control inside, dictating the pace, and cut Salas over both of the eyes. With his vision hampered by cuts, along with the punishment he had taken from Carter, he was unable to sustain a late rally. Carter was awarded a wide unanimous decision to regain the Lightweight title for the 2nd time.		On October 15, 1952, Salas fought a [[rubber match]] with Carter at [[Chicago Stadium]]. In this rematch Carter established control inside, dictating the pace, and cut Salas over both of the eyes. With his vision hampered by cuts, along with the punishment he had taken from Carter, he was unable to sustain a late rally. Carter was awarded a wide unanimous decision to regain the Lightweight title for the 2nd time.

Ric: gallery code added

2014-05-09T23:29:25Z

gallery code added

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	<boxer>000058</boxer>		<boxer>000058</boxer>
	'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)		'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)<br>
			'''[[:Category:Lauro Salas Gallery\|Lauro Salas Image Gallery]]'''
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	'''Lauro Salas''' was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.

	Six weeks later as a 4-to-1 underdog he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. This time around, he was awarded a split decision over Carter, to win the World Lightweight Title.

	On October 15, 1952, Salas ~~would fight~~ a [[rubber match]] with Carter at [[Chicago Stadium]]. In ~~the~~ rematch Carter established control inside, dictating the pace, and ~~cutting~~ Salas over both of the eyes. With his vision hampered by cuts, along with the punishment he had taken from Carter, he was unable to sustain a late rally. Carter was awarded a wide unanimous decision, to regain the Lightweight title for the 2nd time.		'''Lauro Salas''' was known as a tireless puncher who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches.

			Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter would win the unanimous decision, but Salas won much respect for his valiant effort.

			Six weeks later, as a 4-to-1 underdog, he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. Salase was awarded a split decision over Carter, winning the World Lightweight Title.

			On October 15, 1952, Salas fought a [[rubber match]] with Carter at [[Chicago Stadium]]. In this rematch Carter established control inside, dictating the pace, and cut Salas over both of the eyes. With his vision hampered by cuts, along with the punishment he had taken from Carter, he was unable to sustain a late rally. Carter was awarded a wide unanimous decision to regain the Lightweight title for the 2nd time.

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Sweetscientist at 19:42, 4 May 2013

2013-05-04T19:42:16Z

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	[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
			[[Category:The Ring Magazine Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
	[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]

Ric: WBHF icon added

2010-05-31T02:11:02Z

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	'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)		'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)
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	Salas was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.		'''Lauro Salas''' was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.

	Six weeks later as a 4-to-1 underdog he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. This time around, he was awarded a split decision over Carter, to win the World Lightweight Title.		Six weeks later as a 4-to-1 underdog he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. This time around, he was awarded a split decision over Carter, to win the World Lightweight Title.

Ric: image added

2006-11-01T05:59:53Z

image added

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	'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)		'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)
			<br clear=all>
	Salas was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.		Salas was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.

Matt: Fitten with Salas in 1955

2006-05-17T05:28:22Z

Fitten with Salas in 1955

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	'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952)		'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952-55)

	Salas was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.		Salas was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.

Matt: title box

2006-03-28T01:54:42Z

title box

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	Six weeks later as a 4-to-1 underdog he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. This time around, he was awarded a split decision over Carter, to win the World Lightweight Title.		Six weeks later as a 4-to-1 underdog he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. This time around, he was awarded a split decision over Carter, to win the World Lightweight Title.

	On October 15, 1952, Salas would fight a [[rubber match]] with Carter at [[Chicago Stadium]]. In the rematch Carter established control inside, dictating the pace, and cutting Salas over both of the eyes. With ~~bis~~ vision hampered by cuts, along with the punishment he had taken from Carter, he was unable to sustain a late rally. Carter was awarded a wide unanimous decision, to regain the Lightweight title for the 2nd time.		On October 15, 1952, Salas would fight a [[rubber match]] with Carter at [[Chicago Stadium]]. In the rematch Carter established control inside, dictating the pace, and cutting Salas over both of the eyes. With his vision hampered by cuts, along with the punishment he had taken from Carter, he was unable to sustain a late rally. Carter was awarded a wide unanimous decision, to regain the Lightweight title for the 2nd time.

			{{start box}}
			{{Succession box\|
			before=[[Jimmy Carter]]\|
			title=[[World Lightweight Champion]]\|
			after=[[Jimmy Carter]]\|
			years=14 May 1952–15 Oct 1952
			}}
			{{end box}}
	[[Category:World Lightweight Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:World Lightweight Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
	[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
	[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]

Matt: bio

2006-03-23T22:34:13Z

bio

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	'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952)		'''Manager''': [[Roger Leighton]] (1952 (at least)-1957), [[Jimmy Fitten]] (with Leighton, circa, 1952)

			Salas was known as a tireless puncher, who often would wear his opponents out in the late rounds with a volume of punches. Boxing as a Featherweight for much of his early career, he was given a title shot against Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter on April 1, 1952 at the [[Olympic Auditorium]] in Los Angeles. Appearing to be well behind for the first ten rounds, Salas staged a late rally in the championship rounds, which he capped off with a two-count knockdown of the champion in the 15th round. Carter, would win the unanimous decision, even as Salas won a lot of respect for his valiant effort.

			Six weeks later as a 4-to-1 underdog he faced Carter again for the title at the Olympic in a rematch. This time around, he got off to a much better start, cut the champion, and once again overwhelmed Carter with his pressure in the late rounds. This time around, he was awarded a split decision over Carter, to win the World Lightweight Title.

			On October 15, 1952, Salas would fight a [[rubber match]] with Carter at [[Chicago Stadium]]. In the rematch Carter established control inside, dictating the pace, and cutting Salas over both of the eyes. With bis vision hampered by cuts, along with the punishment he had taken from Carter, he was unable to sustain a late rally. Carter was awarded a wide unanimous decision, to regain the Lightweight title for the 2nd time.

	[[Category:World Lightweight Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:World Lightweight Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
	[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
	[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]

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	[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:Mexican World Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
			[[Category:The Ring Magazine Champions\|Salas, Lauro]]
	[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]		[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Salas, Lauro]]