Real name Ceferino Garcia Wins 102 Height 1.7 m Nationality Filipino Role Boxer Total fights 142 | Name Ceferino Garcia Nickname(s) Bolo Punch Wins by KO 67 Martial art Boxing | |
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Died January 1, 1981, San Diego, California, United States | ||
Henry armstrong d 10 ceferino garcia ii part 1
Ceferino Montano Garcia (August 26, 1906 – January 1, 1981) was a champion boxer born in Naval, Biliran, Philippines. He holds the most victories ever achieved by a Filipino boxer and is also the only boxer from the Philippines to become world champion in the middleweight division. Garcia is commonly credited to as the first well known user of the bolo punch, which was later popularized by Cuban fighter Kid Gavilan. He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1977 and the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1989.
Contents
- Henry armstrong d 10 ceferino garcia ii part 1
- Henry Armstrong vs Ceferino Garcia Highlight
- Early life
- Boxing success
- Life after boxing
- References
Henry Armstrong vs Ceferino Garcia Highlight
Early life
Ceferino Garcia was the son of Fortunato Garcia and Pascuala Montano and was the oldest of six children. He never completed first grade and became quite indulged in gambling. At 17, he was feared by many that nobody would take him in a street fight. He was also a skilled blacksmith.
Boxing success
While working at a bakery in Cebu City, Garcia met a boxing promoter. This was where his career as boxer started.
On September 23, 1937, Garcia first had a shot for a world title in the welterweight division. However, Barney Ross bested him by unanimous decision.
On October 2, 1939, Garcia fought for the world Middleweight title in the United States and won it. He defended that title three times until he lost to Ken Overlin on points. He was managed, during the final years of his career by George Parnassus.
Life after boxing
After retiring from the ring he made a few uncredited appearances in Hollywood films with the exception of "Joe Palooka, Champ" in which he plays himself. He was also employed for a time by actress Mae West as her chauffeur and bodyguard.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Garcia lived on 1042 S. Rowan St., in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Garcia died on January 1, 1981 while in San Diego, California. His grave is located at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.