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Revision as of 17:15, 31 January 2007 by BoxingWear (talk | contribs) (once again, reverted near vandalism, correct spelling or anything you want, DO NOT KILL INFORMATION YOU MAY NOT LIKE, I will NEVER allow that!)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Nino Valdez (Geraldo Ramos Ponciano Valdez) (December 5 1924-June 3 2001) was 1950's Cuban heavyweight boxing champion. He was a top contender for Rocky Marciano's title in early 1950's. He was never given a chance at the Rock due to his mixed fighting results. He was considered top opponent for Rocky, but lost to Archie Moore 15/15 UD on May 2 1955.
After a string of four losses to notable fighters such as Harold Johnson, Archie Moore, and Bob "the Grinder" Baker in 1952 and 1953, he went undefeated in an impressive run which saw him defeat Ezzard Charles and Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson. However, this undefeated streak came to an end when he lost to Archie Moore by a fifteen-round unanimous decision on May 2, 1955. He lost another fight to Bob Satterfield three months later. After beating former title contender Don Cockell, he lost a ten round unanimous decision to Bob "The Grinder" Baker on December 7, 1955. There was talk that if he would have won that bout, he would have fought Marciano on January 2 in Miami Beach, FL. A possible title bout against Rock was a possibility in June of 1956 in Cuba. After retirement he worked as a security guard and a bouncer.