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]
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][failed verification]
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][user-generated source]
References
- ^ Mulcahey, Marty. "History of a Blood Feud". Max Boxing. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011.
- ^ "Layendas del Salón". Univision.
- ^ ""Solly" Smith". Cyber Boxing Zone.
- ^ "Sixto Escobar vs. Rodolfo (Baby) Casanova". BoxRec.
External links
- Boxing record for Rodolfo Casanova from BoxRec (registration required)