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|The Boxing Register
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The
greatest middleweight champion of the 1970's and possibly one of
the greatest middleweights of all time, Carlos Monzon dominated
the division as few had before him. Monzon beat all comers and,
with time, overcame critics' complaints that he did not face
particularly tough competition.
Born in Argentina, Monzon started his professional career in
1963. He fought an average of once a month in the early stages
of his career and posted a record of 29-3-6, with one
no-contest, before capturing the Argentine middleweight title in
1966. The next year, he added the South American middleweight
title. By 1968, Monzon had achieved sufficient international
stature to be ranked eighth in the rankings compiled by The
Ring.
In 1970, Monzon faced Hall of Famer Nino
Benvenuti in a challenge for the world middleweight title.
Monzon took the championship in convincing fashion, knocking out
Benvenuti in the twelfth round with a right to the head. Monzon
also won the rematch, stopping Benvenuti in the third round.
Monzon successfully defended his belt a record fourteen times.
He vanquished such notables as Emile Griffith, Jose Napoles, and
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James B. Roberts and Alexander G. Skutt
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