Rodolfo Casanova
Rodolfo Casanova, also known as Baby Casanova or Chango Casanova (June 21, 1915 – November 23, 1980) was a Mexican professional boxer. He was also the first Mexican to fight a Puerto Rican in the Mexico – Puerto Rico boxing rivalry.[1]
| Rodolfo Casanova | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Rodolfo Casanova |
| Nickname(s) | Baby |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Super bantamweight Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | June 21, 1915 León, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Died | November 23, 1980 (aged 65) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 75 |
| Wins | 57 |
| Wins by KO | 31 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 1 |
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.[2] Casanova grew up 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.[3]
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.[4]