Julie Chu. In an interview with Fightful, Cortez, a Puerto Rican referee who has been a part of hundreds of world title fights, said Serrano is a sure-fire Hall of Famer and one of the greatest boxers from the island of Puerto Rico. Died Nov. 7, 1987. He currently holds 21st place in BoxRec ranking of the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time. Family Life. The Puerto Rican fighter retired in 1989. The two are going into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as headliners of the class of 2022. Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, Roy Jones Jr. and James Toney were elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, along with three-division champions Regina Halmich and Holly Holm. Also selected for inclusion were publicist Bill Caplan, in the Non-Participants category, journalist Ron Borges, and producer-historian Bob Yalen, in the … “That time he was the champion in Puerto Rico for bringing all the glory to the Island.” Zayas has met Cotto many times. Miguel Cotto (October 29th, 1980-) is a former Puerto Rican professional boxer, who emerged as the first boxer from his homeland to become a “quadruple champion.” Belonging to a family of boxers, Miguel represented Puerto Rico as an amateur in the lightweight and light welterweight divisions at various international events. New York- Miguel Cotto was a championship fighter that never sought recognition or awards during his illustrious career as the first four- division champion from Puerto Rico. FELIX “TITO” TRINIDAD (PUERTO RICO) “Tito” is considered one … Boxing is so important on the island that the government approved a law 25 years ago to provide a pension and other assistance to former fighters who have found themselves in troubled times. And the Hall of Fame promoter is still going strong. That Mexican chin took some shots. 2) Quality of opposition: Outstanding. In the corridors of the main baseball stadium on the Caribbean island, Estadio Hiram Bithorn, a mural highlights the trajectory of several of the main custodians of “home plate”, among them, Yadier Molina, of the St. Louis Cardinals. Puerto Rican boxer Jose 'Cheguí' Torres dies at 72. Felix "Tito" Trinidad is a retired professional boxer born in Fajardo, Puerto … Not only that, Hernandez, who's of Puerto Rican descent, also won the 23rd season of "Dancing with the Stars." The island has produced more world champions per capita than any other country. The class of 2022 will be inducted with the 2020 and 2021 classes. Met at Madison Square Garden with fellow International Boxing Hall Of Fame member and then world Light Heavyweight champion Willie Pastrano, Torres became the third Puerto Rican world boxing champion in history and first Latin American to win the Light Heavyweight title, knocking Pastrano out in round nine. Boxing. Torres was born in the Playita sector of Ponce, the same area that Sor Isolina Ferre would later call home. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002. Last week, it was four years to the date when Cotto lost a 12-round unanimous decision to Sadam Ali at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Hall of Fame's 25th class also included two of De La Hoya's contemporaries in the modern era — Puerto Rican star Felix "Tito" Trinidad and Joe Calzaghe of Wales. Before Fame. 10. Map. Here are some facts about Puerto Rico’s best boxers. In 2014 Trinidad was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, thus becoming the tenth Puerto Rican to receive such an honor. Died Nov. 7, 1987. ... the first Puerto Rican man to win world titles in four weight classes. The International Boxing Hall of Fame is set to release its class of 2022. Oscar De La Hoya, who won an Olympic gold medal and became a champion in six weight divisions while winning 10 world titles, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. Not bad for a 17-year-old. Also selected for inclusion were publicist Bill Caplan, in the Non-Participants category, journalist Ron Borges, and producer-historian Bob Yalen, in the observer category. Felix Trinidad - Felix Trinidad has a legitimate argument as Puerto Rico's best boxer, and if you consider his win over Oscar De La Hoya as legitimate, and talk about what he did for Puerto Rico, he is without a doubt Puerto Rico's best.With wins over Hector Camacho, William Joppy, Fernando Vargas and Pernell Whitaker, explosive power, a talent for getting back up and knocking the … That’s an average of almost 40 cards per year since his first promotion on March 29, 1966 in Toronto, … Foremost among them was Emilio “Millito” Navarro, a patriarch of the game on the island. In 1991, Ortiz was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He was born in New York City to parents from Guayama,Puerto Rico. February 9, 2008 was the first time that boxers from Puerto Rico had held three of the four major welterweights titles ( World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization) when Carlos Quintana defeated Paul Williams to join Miguel Cotto, and Kermit Cintron as champions in the division. Cotto became a Puerto Rican boxing star with a combination of hand speed, punching power and aggressive style in the ring. The two are going into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as headliners of the class of 2022. The Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto was finally chosen to enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame for the class of 2022, in which seven other iconic characters of the sport also achieved immortality. Puerto Rico has given Major League Baseball some of the best players in the game today -- from potential future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina to superstar shortstops Javier "El Mago" Báez, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa. The first Puerto Rican boxing referee to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame 9 Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Hardwick: 2012 Member of boxing's "Black Murderers' Row". Bob Arum turned 90 today. In 2002, Ortiz was voted by The Ring magazine as the 60th greatest fighter of the last 80 years. Back in the pre '80's, he was a multiple N.Y. Golden Gloves Champion. Undoubtedly, he deservedly earned his place in the International Boxing Hall of … It's also given MLB some of the great players of the past -- some of the greatest to ever play the game, in fact. Felix "Tito" Trinidad. Was the first Puerto Rican boxer to win a world title when he KO'd Baby Casanova in 1934 to win the NBA bantamweight championship. Boxing was introduced and practiced in a clandestine manner in Puerto Rico while the archipelago was still a Spanish colony. Following the Olympics, Cotto turned professional where he captured world championships in four weight divisions. ... the first Puerto Rican man to win world titles in four weight classes. Hector “Macho” Camacho, the late boxing champion, will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in New York. The Puerto Rican boxer was In professional boxing, Miguel Cotto is a name that has been revered by the masses as one of the greatest ever to grace the sport. Marco Antonio Muñiz, better known as Marc Anthony, is an actor, singer, record producer,and television producer. It was announced on Tuesday that Cotto would be part of the 2022 class that will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame next June. He joined the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old, where he learned to box. boxer, Chen was Puerto Rico's first professional boxer. Among the fighters she promoted were Sugar Ray Robinson, Floyd Patterson, Carmen Basilio, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Carlos Palomino. Nero Chen. Marco Antonio Muñiz. Consequently, the Primera Comisión Atlética de Boxeo (The First Athletic Boxing Commission) was created; this became the first organization dedicated to sanctioned boxing in Puerto Rico. Estadio Universal (Universal Stadium) became the first venue to organize legal boxing cards. Top Rank Boxing . The International Boxing Hall of Fame has mailed ballots for the 2021 election cycle, adding five newcomers to the modern boxer category in one of the deepest group of first-year eligible fighters in the history of the Canastota, New York, shrine. The induction ceremony is planned for June 12. SAN JUAN, PR – October 14, 2021 – (LATINX NEWSWIRE) – 21 Events, Inc announces the long-awaited re-opening of the Roberto Clemente Museum in Puerto Rico on Friday, October 15, 2021.Baseball fans will be able to enjoy and relive the story of the beloved slugger native of Puerto Rico, who wore the uniform of the Pittsburgh Pirates and was filled with glory upon … 17 talking about this. Ever since we’ve had the honor and privilege to interview top boxing prospect, Xander Zayas on the “EnVivo!” Podcast [ Episode #18 ], and he mentioned that several exciting, young fighters from PR will be the new wave of talent representing Puerto Rico in boxing. Jose "Cheguí" Torres sparing with Cleo Daniels in a training session before a fight in … Also selected for inclusion were publicist Bill Caplan, in the Non-Participants category, journalist Ron Borges, and producer-historian Bob Yalen, in the observer category. Ortiz achieved the distinction of being Puerto Rico's second world champion when he stopped Kenny Lane to secure … “Cotto was the guy that time,” Zayas says about the first four- division champion from Puerto Rico. In 1991 Carlos became the first puertorican International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, and he currently holds … This week Cotto was announced as the newest inductee to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. “That time he was the champion in Puerto Rico for bringing all the glory to the Island.” Zayas has met Cotto many times. Notice I said, “per capita.” It is the home of legendary boxers like Wilfredo Gomez, Wilfredo Benitez, Felix Trinidad, Miguel Cotto, Hector Camacho, Edwin Rosarion, and Wilfredo Vasquez. He had us all optimistic on what the future holds for PR … Last week, it was four years to the date when Cotto lost a 12-round unanimous decision to Sadam Ali at Madison Square Garden in New York City. baseball player, member of Baseball Hall of Fame. Escobar (43-22-3, 19 knockouts) became the country’s first champion when he outpointed Harry Jeffra in 1938 to win the bantamweight belt. Trained by his father, Trinidad began boxing at age 10 in his native Puerto Rico and became one of its most accomplished fighters, posting a 51-6 amateur record before turning pro. The Puerto Rican boxer was In professional boxing, Miguel Cotto is a name that has been revered by the masses as one of the greatest ever to grace the sport. The oldest son of Hector “Macho” Camacho, and still an active fighter was informed that his late father got his “time” and is one of the newest inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame along with others in the class of 2016. SIXTO ESCOBAR-- Born March 23, 1913, in Puerto Rico. His professional career began with a first round knockout of Harry Bell in 1955. Edwin Rosario (1979 – 1997) Edwin “Chapo” Rosario, March 15, 1963 – December 1, 1997, was a world champion professional boxer who competed from 1979 to 1997. Cotto is the only Puerto Rican male fighter … For years Puerto Rico has been known for being the “Land of Catchers.”. Get Directions View Large Map. Cotto earned a spot at the 2000 Olympics, representing Puerto Rico after recording a 125-23 amateur record. He took up boxing simply to lose weight as a self-described “chubby” 11 … On June 7, 2014, Miguel Cotto made history by becoming Puerto Rico's first four-division world champion. In women's boxing, Amanda Serrano holds the distinction of being the first IBF super featherweight champion and the first Puerto Rican female boxer to win world titles in five weight classes. Carlos Ortiz (61-7-1, 30 KO's) - Ponce, Puerto Rico. In 1965, it finally did. Was the first Puerto Rican boxer to win a world title when he KO'd Baby Casanova in 1934 to win the NBA bantamweight championship. He put an end to his professional career with 44 wins (42 KOs), 3 defeats and a tie. He primarily fought middleweight and welterweight matches. Now, Tito is a family man, father of 5 daughters, owner of a real estate business. CANASTOTA, New Jersey USA – Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, Roy Jones Jr. and James Toney were elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, along with three-division champions Regina Halmich and Holly Holm. swimmer, first Puerto Rican to reach final Championships. Puerto Rico has been a boxing powerhouse for a long time. Among the fighters she promoted were Sugar Ray Robinson, Floyd Patterson, Carmen Basilio, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Carlos Palomino. Trinidad was champion in the International Boxing Federation, in the World Boxing Association and in the World Boxing Council. Wilfred Benítez (born September 12, 1958) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer and the youngest world champion in the sport’s history.Earning his first of three career world titles in separate weight divisions at the age of seventeen, he is best remembered as a skilled and aggressive fighter with exceptional defensive abilities. Serrano is fighting Dahiana Santana on the undercard of the Andre Berto vs. Shawn Porter card from the Barclays Center. “I was always fighting in school until I started in boxing,” said Matias, who idolized Hall of Fame Puerto Rican former champion Felix Trinidad and first entered the ring as a 12-year-old. A round up of island-born legends you may recognize. Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, he became the first Puerto Rican to have won the World Boxing Championship (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) championships in the lightweight division. Vazquez, Alani "La La" - Entertainer and Actress; Venegas, Juan Evangelista - boxer, … Fighters like Wilfred Benitez, Wilfredo Gomez, Jose Torres, and Edwin Rosario are just a few of the ring legends for Puerto Rico who have been inducted in … James Toney, Roy Jones Jr. and Miguel Cotto are headlining an impressive Class of 2022 for the International Boxing Hall of Fame, set to be inducted on June 12 in New York. The Vasiliy Lomachenko-Richard Commey card on Saturday in New York (ESPN and ESPN+) will be the 2,120 th of the Top Rank chairman’s career, according to a Top Rank news release. Carlos Toro Jul 2, 2019 10:00AM. Following the culmination of the Puerto Rican Campaign and Spanish–American War, American soldiers who were … Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996, he is considered among the best Puerto Rican boxers of all time, sharing the honor with Félix Trinidad, Wilfredo Gómez, Carlos Ortiz, Héctor Camacho, and Miguel Cotto.Benítez turned pro at 15, a young prodigy who was managed by his father Gregorio Benítez, was a member of one of Puerto Rico's boxing families, … The pair of all-time greats lead the Class of 2022 members inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. This week Cotto was announced as the newest inductee to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Miguel Cotto leaves Hall of Fame legacy as he heads into final fight Saturday. Jose Torres, Chegui (born May 3, 1936), is a Puerto Rican who is a former boxer and the first hispanic ever to win the world Light Heavyweight championship. Posted in Adventure & Sports. The International Boxing Hall of Fame is the top of the hit parade, but it’s located in Canastota, New York, which, whatever the town’s virtues, is something of a backwater. Sheraton Old … Munguia (38-0, 30 KOs) remained undefeated and proved to be a middleweight contender by winning a 12-round middleweight fight by […] 3. Share. …And the Puerto Rican earned it. Jones retired in 2018 with a 66-9 record and 47 knockouts — including marquee wins over Jorge Castro, Thomas Tate, Vinny Paz and Merqui Sosa. Puerto Rican Sports Hall of Fame Calle Normandie, San Juan, 00907. Roy Jones Jr., James Toney and Miguel Cotto have been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, it was announced today. Puerto Rican boxers posing next to one of the statues within the museum | Photo by Pabellón de la Fama del Deporte Puertorriqueño. Visited 1225 times, 2 Visits today. ( 61-7-1, 30 KO 's ) - Ponce, the same area that Sor Isolina Ferre later. 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