Ricardo Moreno

Ricardo Moreno Escamilla (February 7, 1937 – June 25, 2008) was a Mexican professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division.[1] Moreno was ranked #76 on The Ring's list of 100 All time Greatest Punchers.[2][3]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Moreno and the second or maternal family name is Escamilla.
Ricardo Moreno
Statistics
Real nameRicardo Moreno Escamilla
Nickname(s)El Pajarito
Weight(s)Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
NationalityMexico Mexican
BornFebruary 7, 1937
Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico
DiedJune 25, 2008(2008-06-25) (aged 71)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights73
Wins60
Wins by KO59
Losses12
Draws1
No contests0

Early life

Moreno was born and raised in the mining town of Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico. He left school to work as a metal breaker at the mines. Later he went to Mexico City where he worked as a parking lot attendant before turning to boxing.[4] He did not fight as an amateur and turned professional at age 17 on June 16, 1954.[5]

Professional career

Known as "Pajarito", Moreno was a heavy puncher, having won 19 of his first 20 fights with all 19 of his wins by KO.[6]

World Featherweight Title

His only shot at a World Championship was on April 1, 1958, Moreno fought the champion Hogan Bassey in Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California.[7] Ricardo would lose this fight and it would also be Moreno's only shot at a world title due in large part to boxing politics.[8][9]

After suffering two consecutive defeats in 1967, the 30-year-old Moreno retired. His only victory that wasn't a knockout was a disqualification victory.[10][11]

Due to his incredible knockout power, Moreno was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Punchers.[12]

Life after boxing

Moreno starred in two films, he even had a relationship with Miss Universe contestant and actress Ana Bertha Lepe.[13]

Mexico still to this day mourns the life of the great Ricardo "Pajarito" Moreno, who as young boxer was turned on to cocaine by the jet set of Mexico. He died a depressed man at the age of 71 at a Rehabilitation Center in Durango.[14]

He is buried in his home town of Chalchihuites in El Panteón Dolores.[15]

References
  1. Dorian, Lilia (2008-06-01). "Ricardo Moreno's Video Biography". Televisa Deportes. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  2. Luevanos, Fernando (2008-10-04). "Ricardo Moreno is one of the All time Greatest Punchers". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  3. "Ricardo (Pajarito) Moreno – IBRO".
  4. Hernández, Carlos; Jorge Sepúlveda Marin (2008-06-26). "Ricardo El Pajarito Moreno". Jornada. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  5. "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
  6. "¡Chucho Cuate recuerda al "Pajarito" Moreno!". www.notifight.com. Archived from the original on 2008-06-27.
  7. "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
  8. "University of Southern California".
  9. http://www.boxeomundial.net/boxeo.php?category=noticias&id=8897
  10. "Un Idolo del boxeo mexicano Ricardo "Pajarito" Moreno".
  11. "LA HISTORIA DEL BOXEO MEXICANO". www.deporteshoy.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-13.
  12. "Ricardo Moreno - BoxRec".
  13. "Fallece el ex boxeador Ricardo Pajarito´´ Moreno".
  14. "Boxing Musings - Dirrell and Valero". 17 April 2010.
  15. "Ricardo 'El Pajarito' Moreno emprendió su último vuelo". 26 June 2008.
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