Battling Shaw
Encyclopedia
Jose Flores Perez, was a Mexican
boxer better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy. He was the first Mexican
to become world champion.
. 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.
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
boxer better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy. He was the first Mexican
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
to become world champion.
Professional career
Shaw made his pro debut at the age of 16. He mostly fought out of LouisianaLouisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. He became the World Light Welterweight Champion after decisioning Johnny Jadick
Johnny Jadick
John J. Jadick, better known as Johnny Jadick was an American light welterweight boxer. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.- Professional career :...
in 1933. He also fought fellow Mexican fighter and hall of famer Kid Azteca
Kid Azteca
Luis Villanueva Paramo was a Mexican boxer best known as Kid Azteca. Villanueva boxed professionally from 1932 to 1961, making him one of a small number of fighters that fought for four decades...
, although the exact date is unknown.