Posted on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 at 1:11 am.
There is no question that May 7 is one of the saddest and greatest days in boxing history. In 2005, the day brought us the classic battle between Diego “Chico” Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo. But just two years later, in 2007, the day took from us Diego Corrales. At least have the memories he left behind in the ring. Rest in Peace, Chico.
Marcel Cerdan W 6 Marcel Bucchianer, Meknes, Morocco. Cerdan’s pro debut. PRO RECORD: 111 (65 KOs) – 4 – 0 Marcel Cerdan, known as the “Casablanca Clouter,” turned professional at the age of 18 in 1934 and won his first 46 fights. His first defeat was a fifth-round disqualification loss against Cerdan won the vacant :READ MORE…
