Rodolfo Casanova

Rodolfo Casanova
Statistics
Real name Rodolfo Casanova
Nickname(s) Baby
Rated at Lightweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach 67 in (170 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born June 21, 1915
León, Guanajuato, Mexico
Died November 23, 1980(1980-11-23) (aged 65)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 75
Wins 57
Wins by KO 31
Losses 17
Draws 1
No contests 0

Rodolfo Casanova, also known as Baby Casanova or Chango Casanova (born June 21, 1915 in León, Guanajuato,[1] deceased November 23, 1980), was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division.[2] He was also the first Mexican to fight a Puerto Rican in the Mexico – Puerto Rico boxing rivalry.[3]

Early life

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.[4] He grew 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.[5]

Professional career

World Bantamweight Championship

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.[6]

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