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	*Amateur Record: 22-0 (19 kayos)		*Amateur Record: 22-0 (19 kayos)

	Vicente Paul Rondon~~'s nickname was~~ "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record ~~of 32-0 with 19 knockouts~~.		Vicente Paul Rondon, nicknamed "El Muchachote de Barlovento" captivated Venezuelan boxing fans as both an amateur and professional.

			At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record, including a win over over Jose Luis Garcia in 1965. As a pro, Garcia stopped Ken Norton.

	Rondon began fighting as a middleweight and made a name for himself with victories over former world welterweight champion [[Luis Manuel Rodriguez]] and middleweight contender [[Bennie Briscoe]].		Rondon began fighting as a middleweight and made a name for himself with victories over former world welterweight champion [[Luis Manuel Rodriguez]] and middleweight contender [[Bennie Briscoe]].

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	Military bouts: 12-0 (12 kayos)		*Military bouts: 12-0 (12 kayos)
	Amateur Record: 22-0 (19 kayos)		*Amateur Record: 22-0 (19 kayos)

	Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 32-0 with 19 knockouts.		Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 32-0 with 19 knockouts.

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	In an exciting slugfest, Rondon climbed off the canvas in the second round to stop the favored Dupree at 2:58 of the 6th round. At the time of the stopage, referee [[Zack Clayton]] had the fight scored even at 47-47. Judge [[Dimas Hernandez]] also scored the bout 47-47, and judge [[Gustavo Vargas]] favored Rondon, 48-47. Following the fight, a controversy broke out with Dupree claiming he was drugged. The ''United Press International'' published a story of the claim. In the UPI article, Charliese Smith, a registered nurse and friend of Dupree said, " I believe Jimmy was drugged. I saw Jimmy after the fight and he was very very weak. His vision was blurry and he couldn't even see the other side of the room." She went on to say, " I know of muscle relaxants that can be administered in food and I'm convinced that Jimmy was given something."		In an exciting slugfest, Rondon climbed off the canvas in the second round to stop the favored Dupree at 2:58 of the 6th round. At the time of the stopage, referee [[Zack Clayton]] had the fight scored even at 47-47. Judge [[Dimas Hernandez]] also scored the bout 47-47, and judge [[Gustavo Vargas]] favored Rondon, 48-47. Following the fight, a controversy broke out with Dupree claiming he was drugged. The ''United Press International'' published a story of the claim. In the UPI article, Charliese Smith, a registered nurse and friend of Dupree said, " I believe Jimmy was drugged. I saw Jimmy after the fight and he was very very weak. His vision was blurry and he couldn't even see the other side of the room." She went on to say, " I know of muscle relaxants that can be administered in food and I'm convinced that Jimmy was given something."

	~~Regardless of the charges, the~~ ''World Boxing Association recognized Rondon as world champion, while the ''Ring Magazine'' viewed [[Bob Foster]] as the legit Light heavyweight king.		The ''World Boxing Association recognized Rondon as world champion, while the ''Ring Magazine'' viewed [[Bob Foster]] as the legit Light heavyweight king.

	1971 was an outstanding year for Rondon with a number of title defenses. He became the first and only fighter to stop [[Gomeo Brennan]]. Many experts felt that Rondon could and would defeat [[Bob Foster]].		1971 was an outstanding year for Rondon with a number of title defenses. He became the first and only fighter to stop [[Gomeo Brennan]]. Many experts felt that Rondon could and would defeat [[Bob Foster]].

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	~~Purported amateur~~ Record: 22-0 (19 KO)		Military bouts: 12-0 (12 kayos)
			Amateur Record: 22-0 (19 kayos)

	Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 32-0 with 19 knockouts.		Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 32-0 with 19 knockouts.

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	Purported amateur Record: 34-0 (31 KO)		Purported amateur Record: 22-0 (19 KO)

	Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 34-0 with 31 knockouts.		Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 32-0 with 19 knockouts.

	Rondon began fighting as a middleweight and made a name for himself with victories over former world welterweight champion [[Luis Manuel Rodriguez]] and middleweight contender [[Bennie Briscoe]].		Rondon began fighting as a middleweight and made a name for himself with victories over former world welterweight champion [[Luis Manuel Rodriguez]] and middleweight contender [[Bennie Briscoe]].
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	In an exciting slugfest, Rondon climbed off the canvas in the second round to stop the favored Dupree at 2:58 of the 6th round. At the time of the stopage, referee [[Zack Clayton]] had the fight scored even at 47-47. Judge [[Dimas Hernandez]] also scored the bout 47-47, and judge [[Gustavo Vargas]] favored Rondon, 48-47. Following the fight, a controversy broke out with Dupree claiming he was drugged. The ''United Press International'' published a story of the claim. In the UPI article, Charliese Smith, a registered nurse and friend of Dupree said, " I believe Jimmy was drugged. I saw Jimmy after the fight and he was very very weak. His vision was blurry and he couldn't even see the other side of the room." She went on to say, " I know of muscle relaxants that can be administered in food and I'm convinced that Jimmy was given something."		In an exciting slugfest, Rondon climbed off the canvas in the second round to stop the favored Dupree at 2:58 of the 6th round. At the time of the stopage, referee [[Zack Clayton]] had the fight scored even at 47-47. Judge [[Dimas Hernandez]] also scored the bout 47-47, and judge [[Gustavo Vargas]] favored Rondon, 48-47. Following the fight, a controversy broke out with Dupree claiming he was drugged. The ''United Press International'' published a story of the claim. In the UPI article, Charliese Smith, a registered nurse and friend of Dupree said, " I believe Jimmy was drugged. I saw Jimmy after the fight and he was very very weak. His vision was blurry and he couldn't even see the other side of the room." She went on to say, " I know of muscle relaxants that can be administered in food and I'm convinced that Jimmy was given something."

	Regardless of the charges, the ''World Boxing Association recognized Rondon as world champion, while the ''Ring Magazine'' viewed [[Bob Foster]] as the legit ~~Lightheavyweight~~ king.		Regardless of the charges, the ''World Boxing Association recognized Rondon as world champion, while the ''Ring Magazine'' viewed [[Bob Foster]] as the legit Light heavyweight king.

	1971 was an outstanding year for Rondon with a number of title defenses. He became the first and only fighter to stop [[Gomeo Brennan]]. Many experts felt that Rondon could and would defeat [[Bob Foster]].		1971 was an outstanding year for Rondon with a number of title defenses. He became the first and only fighter to stop [[Gomeo Brennan]]. Many experts felt that Rondon could and would defeat [[Bob Foster]].

	In 1972, however, Rondon lost to Foster in 2 rounds. Later, at heavyweight, ~~he was beaten by~~ [[Earnie Shavers]], [[Ron Lyle]] and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]].		In 1972, however, Rondon lost to Foster in two rounds. Later that year he lost, at heavyweight, to [[Earnie Shavers]], [[Ron Lyle]] and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]].

	Rondon did better in 1973 as he started to trim down in weight. He looked highly skilled and impressive by scoring a 10 round decision over undefeated prospect [[Oliver Wright]] on Miami Beach. Shortly after he stopped heavyweight [[Mike Boswell\|Mike "Jim" Boswell]] in 4 rounds.		Rondon did better in 1973 as he started to trim down in weight. He looked highly skilled and impressive by scoring a 10 round decision over undefeated prospect [[Oliver Wright]] on Miami Beach. Shortly after he stopped heavyweight [[Mike Boswell\|Mike "Jim" Boswell]] in 4 rounds.
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	In 1974, Rondon weighing 188 pounds went back to the heavyweight division, where he would be largely unsuccesful. He was unable to get off the stool for round three in his fight with [[Rodney Bobick]] at Miami Beach, Florida. In his next fight he was knocked out in 2 rounds by former world heavyweight title contender [[Jose Roman\|Joe "King" Roman]].		In 1974, Rondon weighing 188 pounds went back to the heavyweight division, where he would be largely unsuccesful. He was unable to get off the stool for round three in his fight with [[Rodney Bobick]] at Miami Beach, Florida. In his next fight he was knocked out in 2 rounds by former world heavyweight title contender [[Jose Roman\|Joe "King" Roman]].

	Rondon suffered severe depression, leading to his being confined to a Venezuelan mental hospital.		After his career ended, Rondon suffered severe depression, leading to his being confined to a Venezuelan mental hospital.

	Further depressed over the death of his mother, Vicente Paul Rondon, died forgotten and broke in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas. He was 54.		Further depressed over the death of his mother, Vicente Paul Rondon, died forgotten and broke in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas. He was 54.

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	== Career Overview ==		== Career Overview ==
	~~Amateur~~ Record: 34-0 (31 KO)		Purported amateur Record: 34-0 (31 KO)

	Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 34-0 with 31 knockouts.		Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 34-0 with 31 knockouts.

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	Rondon suffered severe depression, leading to his being confined to a Venezuelan mental hospital.		Rondon suffered severe depression, leading to his being confined to a Venezuelan mental hospital.

	Further depressed over the death of is mother, Vicente Paul Rondon, died forgotten and broke in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas. He was 54.		Further depressed over the death of his mother, Vicente Paul Rondon, died forgotten and broke in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas. He was 54.

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	Rondon suffered severe depression, leading to his being confined to a Venezuelan mental hospital.		Rondon suffered severe depression, leading to his being confined to a Venezuelan mental hospital.

	Further depressed over the ~~dath~~ of is mother, Vicente Paul Rondon, died forgotten and broke in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas. He was 54.		Further depressed over the death of is mother, Vicente Paul Rondon, died forgotten and broke in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas. He was 54.

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	<boxer>016248</boxer>~~'''Amateur Record:''' 34-0 (31 knockouts)~~		'''Manager:''' [[Felix Zabala Sr.]]<br>
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	== Career Overview ==		== Career Overview ==
			Amateur Record: 34-0 (31 KO)

	Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 34-0 with 31 knockouts.		Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 34-0 with 31 knockouts.

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	== Career Overview ==		== Career Overview ==

	Vicente Paul Rondon ~~was born in extreme poverty. His~~ nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". Rondon ~~decided to escape his poor surroundings by enlisting~~ in ~~the Venezuelan military~~.		Vicente Paul Rondon's nickname was "El Muchachote de Barlovento". At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 34-0 with 31 knockouts.

	~~At almost 6 feet 3 inches and 160 pounds, Rondon was one of the strongest amateur boxers in South America. He compiled an outstanding record of 34-0 with 31 knockouts.~~		Rondon began fighting as a middleweight and made a name for himself with victories over former world welterweight champion [[Luis Manuel Rodriguez]] and middleweight contender [[Bennie Briscoe]].

	~~When Rondon turned professional, his year of birth was listed as 1944; in fact it was 1938.~~ Rondon began fighting as a middleweight and made a name for himself with ~~upset~~ victories over former world welterweight champion [[Luis Manuel Rodriguez]] and middleweight contender [[Bennie Briscoe]].

	However, Rondon was growing and quickly established himself as a top rated light heavyweight with impressive wins over [[Roger Rouse]], [[Eddie Talhami]], and [[Allen Thomas]].		However, Rondon was growing and quickly established himself as a top rated light heavyweight with impressive wins over [[Roger Rouse]], [[Eddie Talhami]], and [[Allen Thomas]].
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	Regardless of the charges, the ''World Boxing Association recognized Rondon as world champion, while the ''Ring Magazine'' viewed [[Bob Foster]] as the legit Lightheavyweight king.		Regardless of the charges, the ''World Boxing Association recognized Rondon as world champion, while the ''Ring Magazine'' viewed [[Bob Foster]] as the legit Lightheavyweight king.

	1971 was an outstanding year for Rondon with a number of title defenses. He became the first and only fighter to stop [[Gomeo Brennan]]. Many experts felt that Rondon could and would defeat [[Bob Foster]]~~. Little did people know that Rondon was having problems making the light heavyweight limit of 175lbs. Also, a lifestyle of partying wasn't helping him either~~.		1971 was an outstanding year for Rondon with a number of title defenses. He became the first and only fighter to stop [[Gomeo Brennan]]. Many experts felt that Rondon could and would defeat [[Bob Foster]].

	Rondon ~~flopped badly against~~ Foster ~~in 1972; being destroyed~~ in 2 rounds. ~~A venture into the~~ heavyweight ~~ranks proved just as bad~~, as he was beaten by [[Earnie Shavers]], [[Ron Lyle]] and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]].		In 1972, however, Rondon lost to Foster in 2 rounds. Later, at heavyweight, he was beaten by [[Earnie Shavers]], [[Ron Lyle]] and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]].

	Rondon did better in 1973 as he started to trim down in weight. He looked highly skilled and impressive by scoring a 10 round decision over undefeated prospect [[Oliver Wright]] on Miami Beach. Shortly after he stopped heavyweight [[Mike Boswell\|Mike "Jim" Boswell]] in 4 rounds.		Rondon did better in 1973 as he started to trim down in weight. He looked highly skilled and impressive by scoring a 10 round decision over undefeated prospect [[Oliver Wright]] on Miami Beach. Shortly after he stopped heavyweight [[Mike Boswell\|Mike "Jim" Boswell]] in 4 rounds.

	~~Sadly, Rondon's private life was full of demons. He was developing a drinking problem and spending money like it was going out of style.~~ An attempt to regain the light heavyweight title, saw him drop a decision to number 1 rated [[Len Hutchins]], and then suffer a 9th round technical knockout to [[John Conteh]].		An attempt to regain the light heavyweight title, saw him drop a decision to number 1 rated [[Len Hutchins]], and then suffer a 9th round technical knockout to [[John Conteh]].

	In 1974, Rondon weighing 188 pounds went back to the heavyweight division, where he would be largely unsuccesful. He was unable to get off the stool for round three in his fight with [[Rodney Bobick]] at Miami Beach, Florida. In his next fight he was knocked out in 2 rounds by former world heavyweight title contender [[Jose Roman\|Joe "King" Roman]].		In 1974, Rondon weighing 188 pounds went back to the heavyweight division, where he would be largely unsuccesful. He was unable to get off the stool for round three in his fight with [[Rodney Bobick]] at Miami Beach, Florida. In his next fight he was knocked out in 2 rounds by former world heavyweight title contender [[Jose Roman\|Joe "King" Roman]].

	Rondon~~'s career hit the skids and so did he. He was~~ confined to a mental hospital, and later arrested on charges of robbing a store for $150 dollars. Rondon served a prison sentence, and there are unconfirmed reports that he boxed some exhibitions or possibility a professional match.		Rondon suffered severe depression, leading to his being confined to a Venezuelan mental hospital.

	~~Rondon was released from prison a physical wreck.~~ Vicente Paul Rondon~~, the boxing idol of his country~~, died forgotten, broke ~~and~~ in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas~~. Rondon had been living with his elderly mother at the time~~. He was 54 ~~when he died~~.		Further depressed over the dath of is mother, Vicente Paul Rondon, died forgotten and broke in poverty in Santa Ana de Carapita, a slum of Caracas. He was 54.

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