Pedro Montanez boxer

Pedro Montanez boxer
bouts
103
won
91
lost
8
draw
4
Status
inactive
Division
lightweight
Debut
1931-02-01
Height
5′ 5″/165cm
Reach
68″/173cm
Age
82
Born
1914-04-24
Death
1996-06-26
Nationality
Puerto Rico

Pedro Montañez (April 24, 1914 – June 26, 1996) was a boxer from Cayey, Puerto Rico. Also known as El Torito De Cayey (The Little Bull of Cayey), he has been considered by many to be one of the best boxers in history never to win a world title. In his career, he was 92–7–4.Montañez was recognized by Ring Magazine as one of history's most prolific knockout winners with 56 knockout wins, and one of the Latinos with the most knockout wins—while only being knocked out twice himself. He also ranks as number 14 in boxing history, also recognized by Ring Magazine, among boxers with most wins in a row, totalling 88 wins in a row.Montanez began boxing in 1931, and captured the Puerto Rican lightweight title in 1933. A European tour followed, and he registered victories in Spain, France, England, and Italy. He was next showcased in New York, and scored wins over Aldo Spoldi and Frankie Klick among others. That set up a non-title bout with lightweight king Lou Ambers, which Montanez won in a 10-round decision—he was thereafter dubbed the “uncrowned champion.” Impressive wins over formidable foes Eddie Ran, Wesley Ramey, and Freddie “Red” Cochrane set up a title bout with Ambers on the September 23, 1937, “Carnival of Champions” show at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Although he was defeated for the first time (L 15), observers say he deserved the decision against Ambers. Montanez bounced back to continue his winning ways in bouts with Jackie “Kid” Berg and Young Peter Jackson.Montañez went for the world title two times, losing to Lou Ambers on points. and then Henry Armstrong by a TKO in round 9.Montañez reached great popularity in Puerto Rico, New York City, and Latin America, and his collection of photos with celebrities is considered one of the largest in Puerto Rico. He had well over 250 pictures with celebrities such as Celia Cruz, Joe Louis, Jersey Joe Walcott, Cantinflas and some former Puerto Rico Governors and other famous people displayed on his house's walls.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
1940-10-29 George Martin LWLWWW Broadway Arena, Brooklyn LOST
Points
1940-01-24 Henry Armstrong WWWWWW Madison Square Garden, New York LOST
Technical knockout
1939-09-07 Vince Pimpinella LWLLLD Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn WIN
Points
1939-08-22 Howard Scott LWLLLL Hickey Park, Millvale WIN
KO
1939-07-14 Sigi Lander WLLLWL Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach WIN
KO
1939-05-23 Davey Day WWWWWL Madison Square Garden, New York LOST
Technical knockout
1939-04-25 Young Peter Jackson WWLLLW Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles WIN
Points
1939-04-13 Bucky Jones WDLLLD Rockland Palace, New York WIN
Points
1939-03-27 Phil Furr LLLLLL St. Nicholas Arena, New York WIN
KO
1939-03-21 Howard Scott LLLWLL New York Coliseum, Bronx WIN
KO
1939-03-10 Jack 'Kid' Berg LWWWWL Hippodrome, New York WIN
Technical knockout
1939-02-25 Werther Arcelli LWWLWL Rockland Palace, New York WIN
KO
1939-01-31 Jimmy Vaughn LLLLLW New York Coliseum, Bronx WIN
Points
1939-01-20 Ambrose Logan WWLLWW Hippodrome, New York WIN
Technical knockout
1939-01-10 Tommy Rawson Jr. LLWLLL New York Coliseum, Bronx WIN
KO
1938-12-31 Lew Raymond WWWLLL Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn WIN
Technical knockout
1938-12-15 Jimmy Fantini WLWWWL Prospect Hall, Brooklyn WIN
KO
1938-12-08 Vincenzo Servino WWDLD Prospect Hall, Brooklyn WIN
Technical knockout
1938-09-16 Jimmy Garrison WWWLLW Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Points
1938-08-24 Orville Drouillard DWLWWL Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Technical knockout
1938-08-16 Ray Napolitano WDLLLW Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens WIN
Technical knockout
1938-04-25 Tommy Cross WLWWW Arena, Philadelphia DRAW
Points
1938-02-21 Norment Quarles DWLLWW Arena, Philadelphia WIN
Points
1938-02-07 Tommy Speigal DLWLLW Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh WIN
Unanimous decision
1937-11-23 Joe Pennino LLLWLL Broadway Arena, Brooklyn WIN
KO
1937-11-08 Ray Nash DWLLWW Westchester County Center, White Plains WIN
KO
1937-10-30 Pete Caracciola LDWWLW Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn WIN
Points
1937-10-23 Joey Straiges WDLWWL Rockland Palace, New York WIN
Corner retirement
1937-09-23 Lou Ambers WLWWWW Polo Grounds, New York LOST
Majority decision
1937-08-23 Lew Massey WDLDLW Arena Stadium, Philadelphia WIN
Technical knockout
1937-08-16 Freddie Cochrane LWLLWL Braddock Bowl, Jersey City WIN
KO
1937-07-26 Wesley Ramey WWWWWW Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles WIN
KO
1937-07-04 Frankie Wallace LDLLDW Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan WIN
Points
1937-06-07 Phil Baker WLLLLL Dyckman Oval, Manhattan WIN
KO
1937-04-15 Eddie Ran LLLLLL Star Casino, New York WIN
KO
1937-04-05 Lou Ambers LWDWWW Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Unanimous decision
1937-03-13 Nick Pastore WLWWWW Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn WIN
KO
1937-02-26 Enrico Venturi WWWWDW Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Unanimous decision
1937-02-20 Willie Hines LLWLLL Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn WIN
KO
1937-02-13 Al Dunbar LLLLWL Rockland Palace, New York WIN
KO
1937-02-04 Joe LaFauci WWWWLL Star Casino, New York WIN
KO
1936-12-23 Steve Halaiko LLWWWW Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan WIN
KO
1936-08-24 Eddie Brink WWLWLW Dyckman Oval, Manhattan WIN
Points
1936-06-08 Frankie Klick LLLWLW Dyckman Oval, Manhattan WIN
Points
1936-05-15 Leonard Del Genio WWLLWW Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Points
1936-04-27 Aldo Spoldi WWWWLL St. Nicholas Arena, New York WIN
Points
1936-04-15 Lou Jallos WLLWLW Star Casino, New York WIN
KO
1936-03-23 Bobby Pacho WLDWWL St. Nicholas Arena, New York WIN
Points
1936-03-14 Joey Costa WLWLWW Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn WIN
Points
1936-02-12 Paris Apice WWLLWW Star Casino, New York WIN
Technical knockout
1936-02-03 Al Roth LWWLLL St. Nicholas Arena, New York WIN
Points
1935-12-21 Jimmy Murray LLWLLL Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn WIN
Technical knockout
1935-12-11 Joey Zodda DWLLDW Star Casino, New York WIN
KO
1935-11-30 Pete Mascia LDDLDL Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn WIN
Points
1935-11-20 Jack Stanley LLLLLL Star Casino, New York WIN
KO
1935-11-14 Johnny Morro WWLWWL New York Coliseum, Bronx WIN
Technical knockout
1935-11-08 Joey Greb WWLLDL Stauch's Arena, Brooklyn WIN
KO
1935-10-30 Phil Rafferty LLWDLL Star Casino, New York WIN
Points
1935-10-16 Steve Halaiko LDWLLW Star Casino, New York WIN
Unanimous decision
1935-07-14 Carlo Orlandi WWWWLW Velodromo Vigorelli, Milan WIN
Technical knockout
1935-05-10 Gheorghe Covaci LLLLLL Salle Wagram, Paris WIN
Points
1935-04-21 Harry Brooks LLLLLW The Arena, Mile End WIN
Points
1935-04-15 Saverio Turiello WDLLD Teatro Puccini, Milan DRAW
Points
1935-03-31 George Odwell WWLWWL Devonshire Club, Hackney WIN
KO
1935-03-19 Victor Denyl DWLWWL Central Sporting Club, Paris WIN
KO
1935-03-10 Tommy Dowlais WWWLWW Devonshire Club, Hackney WIN
KO
1935-03-05 Roger Simende DLLLLW Central Sporting Club, Paris WIN
KO
1935-02-16 Roland Courant LWWWWW Central Sporting Club, Paris WIN
KO
1935-01-28 Hajik Sandjack LLLLWL Palais des Sports, Paris WIN
Technical knockout
1935-01-11 Raymond Defer LWLLWL Salle Wagram, Paris WIN
KO
1934-12-24 Maurice Arnault WLWWWW Palais des Sports, Paris WIN
Points
1934-12-05 Kid Zenti WDWWWW Salle Wagram, Paris WIN
Technical knockout
1934-09-28 Vicente Badia WWWWWW Teatro Circo Price, Madrid WIN
KO
1934-08-22 Cipriano Torres WDLDWL Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona WIN
KO
1934-07-18 Guillermo Ruiz LWWLLW Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona WIN
Technical knockout
1934-06-27 Jose Mico WWWWLW Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona WIN
KO
1934-06-20 Miguel Martinez LLWWWW Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona WIN
Technical knockout
1934-05-02 Juan Llanguas WDLDWL Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona WIN
Technical knockout
1934-03-07 Felix Perez WWWLLW Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona WIN
Technical knockout
1933-09-29 Felipe Andrade WDWWWD Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan LOST
Points
1933-08-27 Felipe Andrade DWWDWW Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan LOST
Points
1933-07-04 Emilio Morris WWLWWW Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan WIN
Points
1933-05-20 Jesus Rodil LL Caracas WIN
Points
1933-04-26 Franz Duebbers WWWWDD Caracas WIN
Points
1933-04-16 Firpo Zuliano WLWWLL Caracas DRAW
Points
1932-09-18 Emilio Morris DWDWWW San Juan Stadium, San Juan WIN
Points
1932-07-17 Hector Chafferdet W Caracas WIN
Points
1932-06-26 Pedro Ruiz debut Caracas WIN
KO
1932-06-04 Meliton Aragon DLLLWL Caracas WIN
Points
1932-05-07 Ramon Bordelies WWLLWL Caracas WIN
Points
1932-04-23 Johnny Alba DWDLDL Caracas WIN
Points
1932-04-09 Johnny Alba DDWDLD Caracas WIN
Points
1932-02-27 Sindulfo Diaz DLLDWL Caracas DRAW
Points
1931-10-04 Carlos Flores WWDWLL Caracas WIN
Points
1931-09-13 Firpo Zuliano WLWL Caracas LOST
Points
1931-08-10 Hector Chafferdet debut Caracas LOST
Points
1931-07-25 Guillermo Orrego L Caracas WIN
Points
1931-07-18 Julio Greaves debut Caracas WIN
Points
1931-06-28 Guillermo Nelson LWDWLW San Juan Stadium, San Juan WIN
Points
1931-06-21 Pedro Mendoza debut San Juan Stadium, San Juan WIN
KO
1931-05-10 Vicente Abadia WWWLWW San Juan Stadium, San Juan WIN
Points
1931-04-19 Juan Sanchez WLLLWW San Juan Stadium, San Juan WIN
Points
1931-02-01 Antonio Melendez W Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan WIN
Points