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Battling Shaw

Battling Shaw
Statistics
Real name José Pérez Flores
Nickname(s) Battling Shaw
Benny Kid Roy
Rated at Light Welterweight
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach 68 in (173 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born (1910-10-21)October 21, 1910
Laredo, Texas, U.S.
Died August 27, 1994(1994-08-27) (aged 83)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 73
Wins 50
Wins by KO 10
Losses 18
Draws 4
No contests 0

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.

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. He also fought fellow Mexican fighter and hall of famer Kid Azteca, although the exact date is unknown. He was trained and managed by Emile Bruneau (WBA President '62-66).



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