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Rodolfo Casanova

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Rodolfo Casanova
Born
Rodolfo Casanova

June 21, 1915
DiedNovember 23, 1980(1980-11-23) (aged 65)
Other namesBaby
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Featherweight
Super bantamweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights75
Wins57
Wins by KO31
Losses17
Draws1

Rodolfo Casanova, also known as Baby Casanova or Chango Casanova (June 21, 1915 – November 23, 1980) was a Mexican professional boxer. He was also the first Mexican to fight a Puerto Rican in the Mexico – Puerto Rico boxing rivalry.[1]

Early life

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Rodolfo was born during the Mexican Revolution, his father Don Rafael Casanova died in that war. His mother moved the family to Mexico City after the death.[2] Casanova grew up very poor and started boxing only after his older brother Carlos, an amateur boxer, had no official government backing to attend the 1928 Summer Olympics.[3][failed verification]

Professional career

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World Bantamweight Championship

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In his first attempt at a world title, Casanova lost to Sixto Escobar the World Bantamweight Champion. This would be the first world title fight between a Mexican and a Puerto Rican.[4][user-generated source]

References

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  1. ^ Mulcahey, Marty. "History of a Blood Feud". Max Boxing. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Layendas del Salón". Univision.
  3. ^ ""Solly" Smith". Cyber Boxing Zone.
  4. ^ "Sixto Escobar vs. Rodolfo (Baby) Casanova". BoxRec.
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