Battling Shaw

José Flores Pérez (October 21, 1910 – August 27, 1994) was a Mexican boxer better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy. He was the first Mexican to become world champion.[1]

Battling Shaw
Statistics
Real nameJosé Pérez Flores
Nickname(s)Battling Shaw
Benny Kid Roy
Weight(s)Lightweight
Light welterweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born(1910-10-21)October 21, 1910
Birthplace disputed between
Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Laredo, Texas, United States
DiedAugust 27, 1994(1994-08-27) (aged 83)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights101
Wins65
Wins by KO28
Losses28
Draws8
No contests0

Professional career

Shaw made his pro debut at the age of 16. He mostly fought out of Louisiana. He became the World Light Welterweight Champion after decisioning Johnny Jadick in 1933.[2] He also fought fellow Mexican fighter and hall of fame Kid Azteca, although the exact date is unknown (Herbert Goldman's boxing encyclopedia dates the bouts as taking place in July and August 1931, but without any day numbers given; Shaw lost both bouts on points in ten rounds). He was trained and managed by Emile Bruneau (WBA President '62-66).

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Achievements
Preceded by
Johnny Jadick
World Light Welterweight Champion
20 Feb 1933–21 May 1933
Succeeded by
Tony Canzoneri


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