Ceferino Garcia

Ceferino Garcia

Infobox_Boxer
name = Ceferino Garcia
nationality = flagicon|Philippines Filipino
realname = Ceferino Garcia


nickname = Bolo Punch
height = 5 ft. 7 in. (170 cm)
weight = Middleweight
birth_date = August 26, 1912
birth_place = Naval, Philippines
death_date = death date and age|1981|1|1|1912|8|26|mf=y
death_place = San Diego, California
style = Orthodox
total =142
wins = 102 (71%)
KO = 67 (65%)
losses = 28
draws = 12
no contests = 0

Ceferino Garcia (August 26, 1912January 1, 1981) was a champion boxer born in the Tondo, Manila, Philippines. His number of victories are the most ever achieved by a Philippine boxer. He's also the only boxer from the Philippines ever to become world champion at middleweight. He was managed, during the final years of his career by George Parnassus. Ceferino Garcia is commonly referred to as the inventor of the bolo punch. Though a Filipino boxer named Macario Flores was reported to be using the punch in 1924.Fact|date=October 2007

Early life

Ceferino Garcia was the son of Fortunato and Pascuala Garcia and was the oldest of six children. [http://www.geocities.com/rolborr/cgarcia.html Where Is Ceferino Garcia?] ] He never competed first grade and became quite indulge in gambling. [http://www.geocities.com/rolborr/cgarcia.html Where Is Ceferino Garcia?] ] At 15, he was feared by many that noboby would take him in street fight. He was also a skilled blacksmith.

Boxing Success

While working at a bakery in Cebu City, Garcia met a boxing promoter. This was where his career as boxer started. [http://www.geocities.com/rolborr/cgarcia.html Where Is Ceferino Garcia?] ]

On September 23, 1937, Garcia first had a shot for a world title in the welterweight division. However, Barney Ross bested him by unanimous decision.

On October 2, 1939, Garcia fought for the world Middleweight title in the United States and won it. He defended that title three times until he lost to Ken Overlin on points.

His grave is located at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.

References

External links

* [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=009601&cat=boxer Fight Record]


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