Battling Shaw

Battling Shaw

Jose Perez Flores, better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy (born October 21, 1910) was a Mexican light welterweight boxer. He was the first boxer from Mexico to win a world boxing championship. He was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

Professional career

Shaw turned professional in 1927 and became the World Light Welterweight Champion after decisioning Johnny Jadick in 1933.

See also

* List of undisputed boxing champions

External links

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