Kid Chocolate

Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo (January 6, 1910 – August 8, 1988), better known as Kid Chocolate, was a Cuban boxer who enjoyed great success both in the boxing ring and outside it during the 1930s. Chocolate boxed professionally between 1927 and 1938. His record was 136 wins, 10 losses and 6 draws, 51 wins coming by knockout and one no-decision bout, also making Ring magazine's list of boxers with 50 or more career knockout wins. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 1991.

Kid Chocolate
Born
Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo

January 6, 1910
Cerro, Havana, Cuba
DiedAugust 8, 1988(1988-08-08) (aged 78)
Cuba
Other namesThe Cuban Bon Bon
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Featherweight
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights152
Wins136
Wins by KO51
Losses10
Draws6

Biography

Career

Early years

Sardiñas, also nicknamed The Cuban Bon Bon, learned how to fight by watching old fight films in Cuba. He later sparred with boxers such as Benny Leonard and Jack Johnson, all world champions, before beginning an amateur boxing career. Sardiñas had no fear and would actively engage in fights outside the ring with anyone who wanted it.

His professional boxing debut, officially, occurred on March 3, 1928, when he knocked out Juan Sarriá Rodríguez aka 'Kid Sotolongo' via first-round KO of a scheduled 6 round bout after having fought and won 3 semi-professional bouts from October 1927 to February 1928.[1][2]

Taking the World Jr. Lightweight Championship

After going up in weight class to the Junior Lightweight division, he started 1931 by winning four fights in a row. Then, on July 15, his dream of becoming Cuba's first world boxing champion finally came true, as he knocked out the defending world Junior Lightweight champion Benny Bass in seven rounds to take the world title.[3] Five non-title wins followed, including a first-round knockout in a rematch with Scalfaro. He finished the year by going up in weight once again, and challenging world Lightweight champion Tony Canzoneri, losing by a decision in 15 in his first attempt to gain the Lightweight crown.

He started 1932 by winning his first eight bouts, including a world title defense in Havana against Davie Abad, beaten in 15 by decision. Then, he faced "Kid" Berg in a rematch, losing again, this time by decision in 15. He engaged in seven more bouts, including two decision wins over Johnny Farr, before fighting Lew Feldman on October 13. The fight was recognized as a world Featherweight title bout, but only by the New York state athletic commission. Chocolate won by a knockout in 12 rounds, gaining the New York World title.

He defended that world title twice, including a third fight with LaBarba, before relinquishing it while in the middle of a European boxing tour that took him to Madrid, Barcelona and Paris. He won all of his fights on that tour by decision. Upon returning to America, he lost by a knockout in two in a rematch with Canzoneri.

Losing the World Jr. Lightweight Title to Frankie Klick

Before a crowd of 4,000, the Kid lost the World Jr. Lightweight boxing championship to Frankie Klick, on December 25, 1933, at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a seventh-round technical knockout. The Ludington Daily News, wrote "The flashy Cuban "bon bon" (Chocolate) was bereft of the title in the seventh round of a scheduled fifteen round Christmas Day bout by a whistling right smash to the chin and all he got in exchange was the second knockout of his career although the latest was of the technical variety." The bout had been fairly close until the seventh with Chocolate showing stamina and style.[4] The seventh round had gone two minutes and fifty-eight seconds when the knockout occurred. "The Cuban waged a fast, aggressive fight in the early rounds that gave him a temporary lead." Chocolate had landed rights "to the head and body." Kid Chocolate may have been suffering from the knockout he had received from Tony Canzoneri only a month previously. Chocolate retained his featherweight championship at least in the state of New York.[5] After that fight, it was revealed that he was suffering from syphilis.

Later years

He retired shortly thereafter, but came back in 1934. He won 47 of his next 50 bouts. He never received another world title attempt and felt abandoned by boxing's elite. He retired again in 1938.

Kid Chocolate enjoyed the city's nightlife. However, when he stepped out of boxing, he went back to Cuba and lived a quieter life.

Legacy

From 1959, Chocolate's fame in Cuba was overlooked by Fidel Castro and his revolutionary forces, and he almost became a forgotten champion. But, by the late 1970s, Chocolate's achievements were finally recognized by the Cuban government, who gave him a small pension. Chocolate died in his own home – bought for his mother when he was champion – in 1988.

He was the inspiration for the character Chocolate Drop in Clifford Odets' play Golden Boy.[6]

Former WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin, an American of Cuban descent, carries the nickname "Kid Chocolate" in honor of Sardiñas.

The highly acclaimed greatest pound for pound boxer of all time Sugar Ray Robinson was a big fan of Kid Chocolate and incorporated a lot of Chocolate's boxing style into his own: "Sugar Ray Robinson was a great admirer of Kid Chocolate," said Fausto Miranda, a former Cuban journalist who covered many of Chocolate's fights. Sugar Ray Robinson, went on record saying that he had never seen anyone box like Kid Chocolate before. Robinson studied the Chocolate style and incorporated much of his slick movement and graceful flair into his own boxing style. Robinson in many ways was a combination of his boxing idols Joe Louis and Kid Chocolate. He mixed the concentration, masterful combinations and power punching of Louis with the stylish movement and balance of Chocolate.[7]

Montalvo was also the cousin of the lesser known flyweight contender Eladio 'Black Bill' Valdés.[8]

Professional boxing record

152 fights136 wins10 losses
By knockout512
By decision848
By disqualification10
Draws6
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
152Draw136–10–6Nicky JeromePTS10Dec 18, 1938Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
151Win136–10–5Fillo EchevarriaPTS10Mar 20, 1938Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
150Win135–10–5Johnny MirabellaKO4 (10)Dec 23, 1937Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
149Win134–10–5Young ChappiePTS10Nov 6, 1937Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
148Win133–10–5Phil BakerPTS10Sep 5, 1937Estadio Tropical, Havana, Cuba
147Win132–10–5Johnny DeFoeUD10Aug 19, 1937Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
146Win131–10–5Jimmy TramberiaKO3 (10)Aug 16, 1937Hempstead Bowl, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
145Win130–10–5Joe MarcientePTS10Aug 13, 1937Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
144Win129–10–5Charley GomerPTS10Aug 2, 1937Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
143Draw128–10–5Orville DrouillardPTS8Jul 27, 1937Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
142Win128–10–4Young ChappiePTS8Jul 20, 1937Canarsie Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
141Win127–10–4Charley GomerPTS8Jun 7, 1937Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
140Win126–10–4Joe MarcientePTS8Jul 2, 1937Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, California, U.S.
139Win125–10–4Al GilletteTKO4 (10)Jun 18, 1937Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
138Win124–10–4Young ChappiePTS8Jun 15, 1937Canarsie Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
137Win123–10–4Al ReidPTS10Jun 2, 1937Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
136Win122–10–4Henry HookPTS10May 25, 1937Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
135Win121–10–4Frankie AnselmPTS10Apr 9, 1937Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
134Win120–10–4Allie TedescoPTS8Mar 27, 1937Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
133Win119–10–4Joe WoodsKO1 (8)Mar 18, 1937Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
132Draw118–10–4Bernie FriedkinPTS8Mar 9, 1937Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
131Win118–10–3Jimmy LancasterPTS6Feb 27, 1937Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
130Win117–10–3Johnny MirabellaPTS8Jan 28, 1937Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
129Win116–10–3Tony PaganoTKO4 (8)Jan 19, 1937Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
128Win115–10–3Johnny EricksonTKO5 (10)Jan 13, 1937Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
127Win114–10–3Joe LaFauciPTS8Jan 7, 1937Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
126Win113–10–3Al GillettePTS8Dec 26, 1936Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
125Win112–10–3Johnny EricksonPTS8Dec 19, 1936Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
124Loss111–10–3Phil BakerUD10Dec 7, 1935St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
123Win111–9–3Jose SantosPTS10Sep 19, 1936Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
122Win110–9–3Joey BrownPTS10Jul 18, 1936Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
121Win109–9–3Johnny EricksonPTS10Jun 20, 1937Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
120Win108–9–3Lew FeldmanPTS10May 30, 1936Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
119Win107–9–3Andy MartinPTS10Feb 1, 1936Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
118Win106–9–3Pelon GuerraKO3 (10)Nov 30, 1935Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
117Win105–9–3Kid JacksonKO7 (10)Sep 3, 1935Havana, Cuba
116Win104–9–3Pete NeboPTS10Jul 4, 1935Havana, Cuba
115Loss103–9–3Simon ChavezPTS10Mar 17, 1935Caracas, Venezuela
114Win103–8–3Cliff BoykinKO5 (10)Jan 19, 1935Plaza de Toros, Maracay, Venezuela
113Win102–8–3Jerry MazzaPTS10Nov 5, 1934St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
112Win101–8–3Andre SarillaKO7 (10)Aug 17, 1934Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
111Win100–8–3Buster BrownPTS8Jul 31, 1934 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
110Loss99–8–3Petey HayesUD10Jul 11, 1935Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
109Win99–7–3Johnny EricksonPTS10Jul 6, 1935Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
108Win98–7–3Frankie MarchesePTS10Jun 28, 1934Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
107Win97–7–3Emil PalusoTKO7 (10)May 29, 1934Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
106Draw96–7–3Tommy PaulPTS10May 22, 1934Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
105Win96–7–2Pete NeboPTS10May 11, 1934St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104Draw95–7–2Bobby GrayPTS10Apr 24, 1934Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, U.S.
103Win95–7–1Frankie WallacePTS10Apr 16, 1934Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
102Loss94–7–1Frankie KlickTKO7 (15)Dec 25, 1933Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Lost NBA super featherweight title
101Win94–6–1Frankie WallacePTS10Dec 4, 1933Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Retained NBA super featherweight title
100Loss93–6–1Tony CanzoneriKO2 (10)Nov 24, 1933Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
99Win93–5–1Joe GhnoulyMD10Nov 1, 1933Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
98Win92–5–1Nic BensaTKO10 (10)Sep 29, 1933Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
97Win91–5–1Frans MachtensPTS10Aug 2, 1933Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
96Win90–5–1Nic BensaPTS10Jul 15, 1933Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
95Win89–5–1Seaman Tommy WatsonUD15May 19, 1933Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NBA super featherweight title;
Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
94Win88–5–1Johnny FarrUD10May 1, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained NBA super featherweight title[9]
93Win87–5–1Fidel LaBarbaMD15Dec 9, 1932Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world super featherweight title;
Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
92Win86–5–1Johnny AlbaPTS6Nov 29, 1932Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
91Win85–5–1Eddie ReillyPTS10Nov 21, 1932New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
90Win84–5–1Pete NeboPTS10Nov 14, 1932St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
89Win83–5–1Lew FeldmanKO12 (15)Oct 13, 1932Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world super featherweight title;
Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
88Win82–5–1Johnny FarrPTS10Oct 4, 1932Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
87Win81–5–1Frank FarielloPTS6Sep 15, 1932Municipal Stadium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
86Win80–5–1Steve SmithUD10Sep 6, 1932Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
85Win79–5–1Frankie MarcheseKO4 (6)Sep 1, 1932Municipal Stadium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
84Win78–5–1Johnny FarrPTS10Aug 10, 1932Parkway Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
83Win77–5–1Eddie SheaUD10Aug 4, 1932Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Retained NBA super featherweight title
82Loss76–5–1Jack 'Kid' BergMD15Jul 18, 1932Madison Square Garden Bowl,New York City, New York, U.S.Judges split; Referee voted for Berg
81Win76–4–1Johnny FarrUD10Jun 22, 1932Meyers Bowl, North Braddock Pennsylvania, U.S.
80Win75–4–1Roger BernardPTS10Jun 16, 1932Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79Win74–4–1Mike SarkoPTS10Jun 6, 1932 Bonacker's Stadium, Rensselaer, New York, U.S.
78Win73–4–1Lew FeldmanUD15Jun 1, 1932Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
77Win72–4–1Steve SmithPTS10May 26, 1932Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S.
76Win71–4–1Mike SarkoPTS10May 16, 1932St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
75Win70–4–1Davey AbadPTS15Apr 10, 1932Arena Polar, Havana, CubaRetained NBA super featherweight title
74Win69–4–1Dominick PetronePTS10Mar 6, 1932Viejo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
73Win68–4–1Maxie LeinerKO1 (10)Nov 30, 1932St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
72Loss67–4–1Tony CanzoneriSD15Nov 20, 1931Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring lightweight titles;
For world light-welterweight title
71Win67–3–1Lew FeldmanUD10Nov 2, 1931St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
70Win66–3–1Buck OlivaKO2 (10)Oct 26, 1931Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
69Win65–3–1Al 'Rube' GoldbergTKO3 (10)Oct 21, 1931Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
68Win64–3–1Steve SmithPTS10Oct 12, 1931Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
67Win63–3–1Joey ScalfaroTKO1 (10)Oct 1, 1931Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NBA and The Ring super featherweight titles
66Win62–3–1Benny BassTKO7 (10)Jul 15, 1931Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won NBA and The Ring super featherweight titles
65Win61–3–1Harry SankeyPTS10Jun 29, 1931Woodcliff Park, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
64Win60–3–1Maxie LeinerPTS10Jun 17, 1931Bronx Parkway Arena, White Plains, New York, U.S.
63Win59–3–1Steve SmithPTS10Jun 12, 1931White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
62Win58–3–1George GoldbergTKO7 (10)May 29, 1931Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
61Loss57–3–1Battling BattalinoUD15Dec 12, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
60Loss57–2–1Fidel LaBarbaUD10Nov 3, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
59Win57–1–1Mickey DoyleKO1 (10)Oct 27, 1930Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
58Win56–1–1Benny NaborsKO1 (10)Oct 16, 1930Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
57Loss55–1–1Jack 'Kid' BergSD10Aug 7, 1930Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
56Win55–0–1Luigi QuadriniPTS10Jul 15, 1930Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
55Win54–0–1Vic BurroneKO3 (10)Jul 10, 1930Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
54Win53–0–1Dominick PetroneTKO6 (10)Jul 2, 1930Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
53Win52–0–1Johnny EricksonPTS10Apr 28, 1930Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
52Win51–0–1Al RidgewayTKO2 (10)Mar 21, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
51Win50–0–1Benny HallPTS10Mar 5, 1930Plant Field, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
50Win49–0–1Vic BurronePTS10Feb 23, 1930Miramar Garden, Havana, Cuba
49Win48–0–1Johnny LawsonKO2 (10)Dec 21, 1929Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
48Win47–0–1Dominick PetronePTS10Dec 18, 1929New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
47Win46–0–1Herman SilverbergKO1 (10)Dec 10, 1929Uptown Lenox S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
46Win45–0–1Eddie O'DowdKO2 (10)Nov 27, 1929St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
45Win44–0–1Jim El ZairdPTS10Nov 19, 1929Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
44Win43–0–1Johnny EricksonPTS10Nov 9, 1929Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win42–0–1Al SingerSD12Aug 29, 1929Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
42Win41–0–1Tommy LorenzoTKO6 (10)Aug 7, 1929Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
41Win40–0–1Steve SmithUD10Jul 30, 1929Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
40Win39–0–1Milton CohenPTS10Jul 19, 1929Playland Stadium, Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
39Win38–0–1Ignacio FernandezPTS10Jul 10, 1929Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
38Win37–0–1Jackie JohnstonKO1 (10)Jun 24, 1929Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
37Win36–0–1Terry RothTKO3 (10)Jun 18, 1929Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Win35–0–1Gregorio VidalSD10Jun 5, 1929Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35Win34–0–1Fidel LaBarbaMD10May 22, 1929New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win33–0–1Steve SmithUD10May 7, 1929Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33Win32–0–1Tommy RyanKO1 (10)Apr 29, 1929Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
32Win31–0–1Vic BurroneUD10Apr 22, 1929St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Win30–0–1Bushy GrahamDQ7 (15)Apr 12, 1929New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
30Win29–0–1Johnny VaccaTKO9 (10)Mar 22, 1929Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
29Win28–0–1Al RackowKO4 (10)Mar 18, 1929Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
28Win27–0–1Phil O'DowdKO1 (10)Mar 9, 1929Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
27Win26–0–1Chick SuggsUD10Dec 24, 1929Nuevo Fronton, Havana, CubaWon vacant Colored featherweight title
26Win25–0–1Pancho DencioTKO2 (10)Dec 22, 1928Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Win24–0–1Emil PalusoTKO8 (10)Dec 17, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Win23–0–1Johnny HelsteinPTS10Dec 10, 1928Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
23Draw22–0–1Joey ScalfaroPTS10Nov 30, 1928Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
22Win22–0Pinky MayTKO6 (10)Nov 24, 1928Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win21–0Jackie SchweitzerKO6 (10)Nov 19, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win20–0Pinky SilverbergPTS8Nov 8, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win19–0Frisco GrandeTKO4 (10)Nov 3, 1928Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win18–0Joey RossKO1 (10)Oct 29, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win17–0Eddie O'DowdPTS10Oct 10, 1928 Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win16–0Johnny EricksonPTS10Oct 1, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win15–0Sammy TischPTS10sep 17, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win14–0Mike CastleTKO3 (10)Aug 31, 1928Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win13–0Nick MercerKO3 (8)Aug 25, 1928Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0Johnny GreenKO6 (10)Aug 15, 1928Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0Nick DeSalvoPTS8Jul 25, 1928Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0Eddie EnosTKO3 (8)Jul 11, 1928Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0Pablo BlancoKO5 (10)Jun 16, 1928Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
8Win8–0Jose 'Joe' CastilloPTS6Jun 4, 1928Havana, Cuba
7Win7–0Kid SaguitaTKO5 (10)May 14, 1928Gran Stadium, Camaguey, Cuba
6Win6–0Clemente 'Remache' MoralesTKO4 (10)Apr 7, 1928Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
5Win5–0Angel DiazKO7 (10)Mar 10, 1928Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
4Win4–0Kid SotolongoKO1 (6)Mar 3, 1928Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
3Win3–0Johnny CruzKO5 (6)Feb 11, 1928Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
2Win2–0Jose 'Joe' CastilloPTS6Dec 17, 1927Miramar Garden, Havana, Cuba
1Win1–0Johnny CruzUD6Oct 22, 1927Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba

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Achievements
Preceded by World junior lightweight champion
July 15, 1931 – December 25, 1933
Succeeded by