Pedro Montañez

Pedro Montañez (April 24, 1914 – June 26, 1996) was a boxer from Cayey, Puerto Rico.[1] 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 91–8–4 (51KO).[2]

Pedro Montañez
Montañez in 1985
Statistics
Nickname(s)El Torito De Cayey (The little Bull from Cayey)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Reach68 in (170 cm)
BornApril 24, 1914
Cayey, Puerto Rico
DiedJune 26, 1996(1996-06-26) (aged 82)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights103
Wins91
Wins by KO51
Losses8
Draws4

Career

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.[2] 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.[3]

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.

Montañez was elected to the Salon de la Fama del Deporte Cayeyano in July 2004.

Montañez has a stadium named after him, the Pedro Montañez Municipal Stadium in Cayey. It is the home of the Toritos de Cayey Double A baseball team, which was named after him, and it also was the Benigno Fernandez Garcia Jr. High School's field day competitions' site.[4]

Hall of Fame

In December 2006, Montañez was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and in 2007 he was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame located @ 360 N Peterboro St, Canastota, NY 13032

Professional boxing record
103 fights 91 wins 8 losses
By knockout 51 2
By decision 40 6
Draws 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
103 Loss 91–8–4 George Martin PTS 8 Oct 29, 1940 26 years, 188 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
102 Loss 91–7–4 Henry Armstrong TKO 9 (15), 0:47 Jan 24, 1940 25 years, 275 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
101 Win 91–6–4 Vince Pimpinella PTS 8 Sep 7, 1939 25 years, 136 days Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
100 Win 90–6–4 Howard Scott KO 2 (10), 2:02 Aug 22, 1939 25 years, 120 days Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US
99 Win 89–6–4 Sigi Lander KO 2 (8), 2:37 Jul 14, 1939 25 years, 81 days Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US
98 Loss 88–6–4 Davey Day TKO 8 (10), 2:37 May 23, 1939 25 years, 29 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
97 Win 88–5–4 Young Peter Jackson PTS 10 Apr 25, 1939 25 years, 1 day Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
96 Win 87–5–4 Bucky Jones PTS 8 Apr 13, 1939 24 years, 354 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US
95 Win 86–5–4 Phil Furr KO 1 (8), 1:10 Mar 27, 1939 24 years, 337 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
94 Win 85–5–4 Howard Scott KO 2 (8), 2:26 Mar 21, 1939 24 years, 331 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
93 Win 84–5–4 Jack 'Kid' Berg TKO 5 (10) Mar 10, 1939 24 years, 320 days Hippodrome, New York City, New York, US
92 Win 83–5–4 Werther Arcelli KO 1 (10), 2:48 Feb 25, 1939 24 years, 307 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US
91 Win 82–5–4 Jimmy Vaughn PTS 8 Jan 31, 1939 24 years, 282 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
90 Win 81–5–4 Ambrose Logan TKO 5 (10), 1:31 Jan 20, 1939 24 years, 271 days Hippodrome, New York City, New York, US
89 Win 80–5–4 Tommy Rawson Jr. KO 2 (10), 1:31 Jan 10, 1939 24 years, 261 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
88 Win 79–5–4 Lew Raymond TKO 3 (8) Dec 31, 1938 24 years, 251 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
87 Win 78–5–4 Jimmy Fantini KO 3 (8), 2:51 Dec 15, 1938 24 years, 235 days Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US
86 Win 77–5–4 Vincenzo Servino TKO 2 (8) Dec 8, 1938 24 years, 228 days Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US
85 Win 76–5–4 Jimmy Garrison PTS 10 Sep 16, 1938 24 years, 145 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
84 Win 75–5–4 Orville Drouillard TKO 5 (10), 2:14 Aug 24, 1938 24 years, 122 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
83 Win 74–5–4 Ray Napolitano TKO 3 (8) Aug 16, 1938 24 years, 114 days Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US
82 Draw 73–5–4 Tommy Cross PTS 10 Apr 25, 1938 24 years, 1 day Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
81 Win 73–5–3 Norment Quarles PTS 10 Feb 21, 1938 23 years, 303 days Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
80 Win 72–5–3 Tommy Speigal UD 10 Feb 7, 1938 23 years, 289 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
79 Win 71–5–3 Joe Pennino KO 3 (10) Nov 23, 1937 23 years, 213 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
78 Win 70–5–3 Ray Nash KO 1 (8), 2:30 Nov 8, 1937 23 years, 198 days Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US
77 Win 69–5–3 Pete Caracciola PTS 8 Oct 30, 1937 23 years, 189 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
76 Win 68–5–3 Joey Straiges RTD 4 (8) Oct 23, 1937 23 years, 182 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US
75 Loss 67–5–3 Lou Ambers MD 15 Sep 23, 1937 23 years, 152 days Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles
74 Win 67–4–3 Lew Massey TKO 3 (10) Aug 23, 1937 23 years, 121 days Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
73 Win 66–4–3 Freddie 'Red' Cochrane KO 2 (10), 0:35 Aug 16, 1937 23 years, 114 days Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
72 Win 65–4–3 Wesley Ramey KO 1 (10), 2:40 Jul 26, 1937 23 years, 93 days Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, US
71 Win 64–4–3 Frankie Wallace PTS 10 Jul 4, 1937 23 years, 71 days Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico
70 Win 63–4–3 Phil Baker KO 2 (10) Jun 7, 1937 23 years, 44 days Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US
69 Win 62–4–3 Eddie Ran KO 6 (10) Apr 15, 1937 22 years, 356 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
68 Win 61–4–3 Lou Ambers UD 10 Apr 5, 1937 22 years, 346 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
67 Win 60–4–3 Nick Pastore KO 7 (8) Mar 13, 1937 22 years, 323 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
66 Win 59–4–3 Enrico Venturi UD 15 Feb 26, 1937 22 years, 308 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
65 Win 58–4–3 Willie Hines KO 2 (8) Feb 20, 1937 22 years, 302 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
64 Win 57–4–3 Al Dunbar KO 1 (8) Feb 13, 1937 22 years, 295 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US
63 Win 56–4–3 Joe LaFauci KO 2 (8) Feb 4, 1937 22 years, 286 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
62 Win 55–4–3 Steve Halaiko KO 3 (10), 0:45 Dec 23, 1936 22 years, 243 days Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico
61 Win 54–4–3 Eddie Brink PTS 10 Aug 24, 1936 22 years, 122 days Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US
60 Win 53–4–3 Frankie Klick PTS 10 Jun 8, 1936 22 years, 45 days Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US
59 Win 52–4–3 Leonard Del Genio PTS 10 May 15, 1936 22 years, 21 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
58 Win 51–4–3 Aldo Spoldi PTS 10 Apr 27, 1936 22 years, 3 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
57 Win 50–4–3 Lou Jallos KO 7 (10) Apr 15, 1936 21 years, 357 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
56 Win 49–4–3 Bobby Pacho PTS 10 Mar 23, 1936 21 years, 334 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
55 Win 48–4–3 Joey Costa PTS 8 Mar 14, 1936 21 years, 325 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
54 Win 47–4–3 Paris Apice TKO 6 (10), 2:56 Feb 12, 1936 21 years, 294 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
53 Win 46–4–3 Al Roth PTS 10 Feb 3, 1936 21 years, 285 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
52 Win 45–4–3 Jimmy Murray TKO 5 (8) Dec 21, 1935 21 years, 241 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
51 Win 44–4–3 Joey Zodda KO 1 (10) Dec 11, 1935 21 years, 231 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
50 Win 43–4–3 Pete Mascia PTS 8 Nov 30, 1935 21 years, 220 days Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
49 Win 42–4–3 Jack Stanley KO 3 (10) Nov 20, 1935 21 years, 210 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
48 Win 41–4–3 Johnny Morro TKO 4 (10), 1:13 Nov 14, 1935 21 years, 204 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
47 Win 40–4–3 Joey Greb KO 2 (8) Nov 8, 1935 21 years, 198 days Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, US
46 Win 39–4–3 Phil Rafferty PTS 10 Oct 30, 1935 21 years, 189 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
45 Win 38–4–3 Steve Halaiko UD 10 Oct 16, 1935 21 years, 175 days Star Casino, New York City, New York, US
44 Win 37–4–3 Carlo Orlandi TKO 10 (10) Jul 14, 1935 21 years, 81 days Velodromo Vigorelli, Milan, Italy
43 Win 36–4–3 Gheorghe Covaci PTS 10 May 10, 1935 21 years, 16 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
42 Win 35–4–3 Harry Brooks PTS 10 Apr 21, 1935 20 years, 362 days The Arena, Mile End, London, England, UK
41 Draw 34–4–3 Saverio Turiello PTS 10 Apr 15, 1935 20 years, 356 days Teatro Puccini, Milan, Italy
40 Win 34–4–2 George Odwell KO 2 (10) Mar 31, 1935 20 years, 341 days Devonshire Club, Hackney, London, England, UK
39 Win 33–4–2 Victor Denyl KO 3 (10) Mar 19, 1935 20 years, 329 days Central Sporting Club, Paris, France
38 Win 32–4–2 Tommy Dowlais KO 3 (12) Mar 10, 1935 20 years, 320 days Devonshire Club, Hackney, London, England, UK
37 Win 31–4–2 Roger Simende KO 8 (10) Mar 5, 1935 20 years, 315 days Central Sporting Club, Paris, France
36 Win 30–4–2 Roland Courant KO 5 (10) Feb 16, 1935 20 years, 298 days Central Sporting Club, Paris, France
35 Win 29–4–2 Hajik Sandjack TKO 4 (6) Jan 28, 1935 20 years, 279 days Palais des Sports, Paris, France
34 Win 28–4–2 Raymond Defer KO 6 (10) Jan 11, 1935 20 years, 262 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
33 Win 27–4–2 Maurice Arnault PTS 6 Dec 24, 1934 20 years, 244 days Palais des Sports, Paris, France
32 Win 26–4–2 Kid Zenti TKO 2 (6) Dec 5, 1934 20 years, 225 days Salle Wagram, Paris, France
31 Win 25–4–2 Ramon Badia KO 3 (10) Sep 28, 1934 20 years, 157 days Teatro Circo Price, Madrid, Spain
30 Win 24–4–2 Cipriano Torres KO 2 (10) Aug 22, 1934 20 years, 120 days Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain
29 Win 23–4–2 Guillermo Ruiz TKO 8 (10) Jul 18, 1934 20 years, 85 days Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain
28 Win 22–4–2 Jose Mico KO 2 (10) Jun 27, 1934 20 years, 64 days Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain
27 Win 21–4–2 Miguel Martinez TKO 4 (10) Jun 20, 1934 20 years, 57 days Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain
26 Win 20–4–2 Juan Llanguas TKO 4 (10) May 2, 1934 20 years, 8 days Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona, Spain
25 Win 19–4–2 Felix Perez TKO 7 (10) Mar 7, 1934 19 years, 317 days Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona, Spain
24 Loss 18–4–2 Felipe Andrade PTS 10 Sep 29, 1933 19 years, 158 days Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
23 Loss 18–3–2 Felipe Andrade PTS 10 Aug 27, 1933 19 years, 125 days Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico Lost Puerto Rican lightweight title
22 Win 18–2–2 Emilio Morris PTS 10 Jul 4, 1933 19 years, 71 days Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico Won Puerto Rican lightweight title
21 Win 17–2–2 Jesus Rodil PTS 8 May 20, 1933 19 years, 26 days Caracas, Venezuela
20 Win 16–2–2 Franz Duebbers PTS 10 Apr 26, 1933 19 years, 2 days Caracas, Venezuela Retained Venezuelan lightweight title
19 Draw 15–2–2 Firpo Zuliano PTS 8 Apr 16, 1933 18 years, 357 days Caracas, Venezuela
18 Win 15–2–1 Emilio Morris PTS 10 Sep 18, 1932 18 years, 147 days San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico Won Puerto Rican lightweight title
17 Win 14–2–1 Hector Chafferdet PTS 10 Jul 17, 1932 18 years, 84 days Caracas, Venezuela Won vacant Venezuelan lightweight title
16 Win 13–2–1 Pedro Ruiz KO 4 (10) Jun 26, 1932 18 years, 41 days Caracas, Venezuela
15 Win 12–2–1 Meliton Aragon PTS 10 Jun 4, 1932 18 years, 41 days Caracas, Venezuela
14 Win 11–2–1 Ramon Bordelies PTS 8 May 7, 1932 18 years, 13 days Caracas, Venezuela
13 Win 10–2–1 Johnny Alba PTS 8 Apr 23, 1932 17 years, 365 days Caracas, Venezuela
12 Win 9–2–1 Johnny Alba PTS 8 Apr 9, 1932 17 years, 351 days Caracas, Venezuela
11 Draw 8–2–1 Sindulfo Diaz PTS 8 Feb 27, 1932 17 years, 309 days Caracas, Venezuela
10 Win 8–2 Carlos Flores PTS 8 Oct 4, 1931 17 years, 163 days Caracas, Venezuela
9 Loss 7–2 Firpo Zuliano PTS 10 Sep 13, 1931 17 years, 142 days Caracas, Venezuela
8 Loss 7–1 Hector Chafferdet PTS 8 Aug 10, 1931 17 years, 108 days Caracas, Venezuela
7 Win 7–0 Kid Langford PTS 10 Jul 25, 1931 17 years, 92 days Caracas, Venezuela
6 Win 6–0 Julio Greaves PTS 6 Jul 18, 1931 17 years, 85 days Caracas, Venezuela
5 Win 5–0 Guillermo Nelson PTS 8 Jun 28, 1931 17 years, 65 days San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
4 Win 4–0 Pedro Mendoza KO 1 (4) Jun 21, 1931 17 years, 58 days San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
3 Win 3–0 Vicente Abadia PTS 6 May 10, 1931 17 years, 16 days San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 Win 2–0 Juan Sanchez PTS 6 Apr 19, 1931 16 years, 360 days San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
1 Win 1–0 Antonio Melendez PTS 6 Feb 1, 1931 16 years, 283 days Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans in the International Boxing Hall of Fame
Number Name Year inducted Notes
1 Carlos Ortíz 1991 World Jr. Welterweight Champion 1959 June 12- 1960, September 1, WBA Lightweight Champion 1962 Apr 21 – 1965 Apr 10, WBC Lightweight Champion 1963 Apr 7 – 1965 Apr 10, WBC Lightweight Champion 1965 Nov 13 – 1968 Jun 29.
2 Wilfred Benítez 1994 The youngest world champion in boxing history. WBA Light Welterweight Champion 1976 Mar 6 – 1977, WBC Welterweight Champion 1979 Jan 14 – 1979 Nov 30, WBC Light Middleweight Champion.
3 Wilfredo Gómez 1995 WBC Super Bantamweight Champion 1977 May 21 – 1983, WBC Featherweight Champion 1984 Mar 31 – 1984 Dec 8, WBA Super Featherweight Champion 1985 May 19 – 1986 May 24.
4 José "Chegui" Torres 1997 Won a silver medal in the junior middleweight at the 1956 Olympic Games. Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion 1965 Mar 30 – 1966 Dec 16
5 Sixto Escobar 2002 Puerto Rico's first boxing champion. World Bantamweight Champion 15 Nov 1935– 23 Sep 1937, World Bantamweight Champion 20 Feb 1938– Oct 1939
6 Edwin Rosario 2006 Ranks #36 on the list of "100 Greatest Punchers of All Time." according to Ring Magazine. WBC Lightweight Champion 1983 May 1 – 1984 Nov 3, WBA Lightweight Champion 1986 Sep 26 – 1987 Nov 21, WBA Lightweight Champion 199 Jul 9 – 1990 Apr 4, WBA Light Welterweight Champion 1991 Jun 14 – 1992 Apr 10.
7 Pedro Montañez 2007 92 wins out of 103 fights. Never held a title.
8 Joe Cortez 2011 The first Puerto Rican boxing referee to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame
9 Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Hardwick 2012 Member of boxing's "Black Murderers' Row". World Colored Welterweight Championship - June 11, 1937 to August 22, 1938; World Colored Middleweight Championship - January 11, 1940 until the title went extinct in the 1940s; World Colored Middleweight Championship - January 15, 1943 until the title went extinct in the 1940s
10 Félix "Tito" Trinidad 2014 Captured the IBF welterweight crown in his 20th pro bout. Won the WBA light middleweight title from David Reid in March 2000 and later that year unified titles with a 12th-round knockout against IBF champ Fernando Vargas. In 2001 became a three-division champion.
11 Héctor "Macho" Camacho 2016 First boxer to be recognized as a septuple champion in history (counting championships from minor sanctioning bodies). WBC Super Featherweight Championship - August 7, 1983 – 1984, WBC Lightweight Championship - August 10, 1985 – 1987, WBO Light Welterweight Champion - March 6, 1989 – February 23, 1991, WBO Light Welterweight Champion - May 18, 1991–1992.
12 Mario Rivera Martino 2019 First Puerto Rican boxing sports writer to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He served Puerto Rican boxing for more than 50 years as a writer and eventual commissioner.
13 Miguel Cotto 2022 He is a multiple-time world champion, and the first Puerto Rican boxer to win world titles in four weight classes, from light welterweight to middleweight. In 2007 and 2009,

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See also

References
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  3. "IBHOF / Pedro Montanez". Archived from the original on February 20, 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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