All boxersPedro Montañez
“El Torito de Cayey”
Boxing · Deceased91-8-4RECORD
51WINS BY KO / TKO
40WINS BY DECISION
103PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | El Torito de Cayey |
| Date of birth | 24 Apr 1914 |
| Died | 26 Jun 1996 |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Birthplace | Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 165 cm (5′5″) |
| Reach | 170 cm (67″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1931–1940 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 1 Feb 1931 |
| Last fight | Loss vs George Martin, 29 Oct 1940 |
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Titles and honours
- Puerto Rican lightweight champion
- Venezuelan lightweight champion (1932)
Background
Pedro Montañez, from Cayey, Puerto Rico, is widely regarded as one of the best boxers never to win a world title, losing title fights to Lou Ambers and Henry Armstrong. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007.
Fight history
103 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | George Martin | Decision (points) | 8 | 29 Oct 1940 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Henry Armstrong | TKO | 9 | 0:47 | 24 Jan 1940 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring welterweight titles |
| Win | Vince Pimpinella | Decision (points) | 8 | 7 Sep 1939 | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Howard Scott | KO | 2 | 2:02 | 22 Aug 1939 | Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US | |
| Win | Sigi Lander | KO | 2 | 2:37 | 14 Jul 1939 | Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US | |
| Loss | Davey Day | TKO | 8 | 2:37 | 23 May 1939 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Young Peter Jackson | Decision (points) | 10 | 25 Apr 1939 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Bucky Jones | Decision (points) | 8 | 13 Apr 1939 | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Phil Furr | KO | 1 | 1:10 | 27 Mar 1939 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Howard Scott | KO | 2 | 2:26 | 21 Mar 1939 | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Jack (Kid) Berg | TKO | 5 | 10 Mar 1939 | Hippodrome, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Werther Arcelli | KO | 1 | 2:48 | 25 Feb 1939 | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Jimmy Vaughn | Decision (points) | 8 | 31 Jan 1939 | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Ambrose Logan | TKO | 5 | 1:31 | 20 Jan 1939 | Hippodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Tommy Rawson Jr. | KO | 2 | 1:31 | 10 Jan 1939 | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Lew Raymond | TKO | 3 | 31 Dec 1938 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Fantini | KO | 3 | 2:51 | 15 Dec 1938 | Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Vincenzo Servino | TKO | 2 | 8 Dec 1938 | Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Garrison | Decision (points) | 10 | 16 Sep 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Orville Drouillard | TKO | 5 | 2:14 | 24 Aug 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Ray Napolitano | TKO | 3 | 16 Aug 1938 | Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Draw | Tommy Cross | Decision (points) | 10 | 25 Apr 1938 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Norment Quarles | Decision (points) | 10 | 21 Feb 1938 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Tommy Speigal | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Feb 1938 | Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Joe Pennino | KO | 3 | 23 Nov 1937 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Ray Nash | KO | 1 | 2:30 | 8 Nov 1937 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | |
| Win | Pete Caracciola | Decision (points) | 8 | 30 Oct 1937 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joey Straiges | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 23 Oct 1937 | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Lou Ambers | Decision (majority) | 15 | 23 Sep 1937 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Lew Massey | TKO | 3 | 23 Aug 1937 | Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | KO | 2 | 0:35 | 16 Aug 1937 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Wesley Ramey | KO | 1 | 2:40 | 26 Jul 1937 | Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| Win | Frankie Wallace | Decision (points) | 10 | 4 Jul 1937 | Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Phil Baker | KO | 2 | 7 Jun 1937 | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Eddie Ran | KO | 6 | 15 Apr 1937 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Lou Ambers | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 Apr 1937 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Nick Pastore | KO | 7 | 13 Mar 1937 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Enrico Venturi | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 26 Feb 1937 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Willie Hines | KO | 2 | 20 Feb 1937 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Al Dunbar | KO | 1 | 13 Feb 1937 | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joe LaFauci | KO | 2 | 4 Feb 1937 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Steve Halaiko | KO | 3 | 0:45 | 23 Dec 1936 | Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| Win | Eddie Brink | Decision (points) | 10 | 24 Aug 1936 | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Frankie Klick | Decision (points) | 10 | 8 Jun 1936 | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Leonard Del Genio | Decision (points) | 10 | 15 May 1936 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Aldo Spoldi | Decision (points) | 10 | 27 Apr 1936 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Lou Jallos | KO | 7 | 15 Apr 1936 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Pacho | Decision (points) | 10 | 23 Mar 1936 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joey Costa | Decision (points) | 8 | 14 Mar 1936 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Paris Apice | TKO | 6 | 2:56 | 12 Feb 1936 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Al Roth | Decision (points) | 10 | 3 Feb 1936 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Murray | TKO | 5 | 21 Dec 1935 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joey Zodda | KO | 1 | 11 Dec 1935 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Pete Mascia | Decision (points) | 8 | 30 Nov 1935 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jack Stanley | KO | 3 | 20 Nov 1935 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Morro | TKO | 4 | 1:13 | 14 Nov 1935 | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Joey Greb | KO | 2 | 8 Nov 1935 | Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Phil Rafferty | Decision (points) | 10 | 30 Oct 1935 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Steve Halaiko | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Oct 1935 | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Carlo Orlandi | TKO | 10 | 14 Jul 1935 | Velodromo Vigorelli, Milan, Italy | ||
| Win | Gheorghe Covaci | Decision (points) | 10 | 10 May 1935 | Salle Wagram, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Harry Brooks | Decision (points) | 10 | 21 Apr 1935 | The Arena, Mile End, London, England | ||
| Draw | Saverio Turiello | Decision (points) | 10 | 15 Apr 1935 | Teatro Puccini, Milan, Italy | ||
| Win | George Odwell | KO | 2 | 31 Mar 1935 | Devonshire Club, Hackney, London, England | ||
| Win | Victor Denyl | KO | 3 | 19 Mar 1935 | Central Sporting Club, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Tommy Dowlais | KO | 3 | 10 Mar 1935 | Devonshire Club, Hackney, London, England | ||
| Win | Roger Simende | KO | 8 | 5 Mar 1935 | Central Sporting Club, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Roland Courant | KO | 5 | 16 Feb 1935 | Central Sporting Club, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Hajik Sandjack | TKO | 4 | 28 Jan 1935 | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Raymond Defer | KO | 6 | 11 Jan 1935 | Salle Wagram, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Maurice Arnault | Decision (points) | 6 | 24 Dec 1934 | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Kid Zenti | TKO | 2 | 5 Dec 1934 | Salle Wagram, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Ramon Badia | KO | 3 | 28 Sep 1934 | Teatro Circo Price, Madrid, Spain | ||
| Win | Cipriano Torres | KO | 2 | 22 Aug 1934 | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Win | Guillermo Ruiz | TKO | 8 | 18 Jul 1934 | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Win | Jose Mico | KO | 2 | 27 Jun 1934 | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Win | Miguel Martinez | TKO | 4 | 20 Jun 1934 | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Win | Juan Llanguas | TKO | 4 | 2 May 1934 | Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Win | Felix Perez | TKO | 7 | 7 Mar 1934 | Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Loss | Felipe Andrade | Decision (points) | 10 | 29 Sep 1933 | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Loss | Felipe Andrade | Decision (points) | 10 | 27 Aug 1933 | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Lost Puerto Rican lightweight title | |
| Win | Emilio Morris | Decision (points) | 10 | 4 Jul 1933 | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Won Puerto Rican lightweight title | |
| Win | Jesus Rodil | Decision (points) | 8 | 20 May 1933 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Franz Duebbers | Decision (points) | 10 | 26 Apr 1933 | Caracas, Venezuela | Retained Venezuelan lightweight title | |
| Draw | Firpo Zuliano | Decision (points) | 8 | 16 Apr 1933 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Emilio Morris | Decision (points) | 10 | 18 Sep 1932 | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Won Puerto Rican lightweight title | |
| Win | Hector Chafferdet | Decision (points) | 10 | 17 Jul 1932 | Caracas, Venezuela | Won vacant Venezuelan lightweight title | |
| Win | Pedro Ruiz | KO | 4 | 26 Jun 1932 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Meliton Aragon | Decision (points) | 10 | 4 Jun 1932 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Ramon Bordelies | Decision (points) | 8 | 7 May 1932 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Johnny Alba | Decision (points) | 8 | 23 Apr 1932 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Johnny Alba | Decision (points) | 8 | 9 Apr 1932 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Draw | Sindulfo Diaz | Decision (points) | 8 | 27 Feb 1932 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Carlos Flores | Decision (points) | 8 | 4 Oct 1931 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Loss | Firpo Zuliano | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Sep 1931 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Loss | Hector Chafferdet | Decision (points) | 8 | 10 Aug 1931 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Kid Langford | Decision (points) | 10 | 25 Jul 1931 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Julio Greaves | Decision (points) | 6 | 18 Jul 1931 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Guillermo Nelson | Decision (points) | 8 | 28 Jun 1931 | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Pedro Mendoza | KO | 1 | 21 Jun 1931 | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Vicente Abadia | Decision (points) | 6 | 10 May 1931 | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Juan Sanchez | Decision (points) | 6 | 19 Apr 1931 | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Antonio Melendez | Decision (points) | 6 | 1 Feb 1931 | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Pro debut |
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