Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ 'A Good West-Coast Kid'

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres

A good kid, and a tough Los Angeles-based Mexican Super-Featherweight.

Born on June 22, 1949 in {Western Mexico}
Vista Hermosa de Negrete, Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico.

Felipe had a very good Amateur career, where he went 53-9 {19 KO's},
including winning several Regional Tournaments.

Felipe eventually relocated to East Los Angeles in 1967.

A 5' 5" boxer-puncher, with a quick right-hand. Though not a big-puncher,
Felipe had sneaky power. He was labeled as a 'tough kid' when he started
as a Professional on June 27, 1967 at {Age; 18 years old}.

When he started, Felipe was a lightly-toned built fighter, but he fought aggressively
which the 'fans' loved.

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Felipe quickly became a popular preliminary fighter at 'The Olympic', where
he fought '9-Times' in just 7-Months.

He was a favorite of Promoter - Aileen Eaton and Olympic Boxing Club Matchmaker - Mickey Davies

By February 1968, Felipe {Age; 18 years, 8 months} had comprised an impressive
record of 11-1-0 {3 KO's}, by battling other up-and-coming 130-Pound fighters in
4-and-6 Round 'preliminary' bouts.

Felipe's only loss was a 'close' 4-Round Decision to talented Chino, California - Super-Featherweight
Bobby Sedillo back on July 20, 1967 - which was only Felipe's '2nd' Professional bout.

Thursday ~ February 29, 1968

Olympic Auditorium ~ Los Angeles, California

"Co-Feature"

10-Round Lightweight Bout {with 2-Minute Rounds}

'Nationally Televised"

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ 11-1-0 {3 KO's}
vs.
Al 'Scooter' Meza ~ 10-1-0 {7 KO's}

Felipe Torres is billed as a {'tough 18 1/2 year-old kid'} from East Los Angeles.

Al 'Scooter' Meza is a highly regarded 'hard puncher' from Granger, Washington
who is currently based out of Fresno, California.
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The Bout

Felipe, now stockily-built at {136 lbs.} took it right to 'Scooter' {137 lbs.}, and
sent the Washington bomber back on his heels in Round 1.

Felipe deposited 'Scooter' on the canvas in Round 2, when he landed a hard
right-hand to the chin.

From that point on, it was an equally battled 'give-and-take' scrap in Rounds
3 and 4.

'Scooter' had good rallies in Rounds 5 and 6 to take those sessions. And Felipe
had solid session in Round 7.

Both Lightweights let it all out for the last 3-Rounds, as both slugged each other
at Center-Ring.

Scorecards
* Referee - George Latka ..... 6-4 {Felipe Torres}
* Judge - Dick Young ........... 6-5 {Al Maeza}
* Judge - Lee Grossman ....... 5-4 {Felipe Torres}

"Felipe Torres Edges 'Scooter' Meza By Split-Decision Over 10 Spirited Rounds"

Liked the post, a lot!
Sorry to say I don't remember the fight, but the names of George Latka, Dick Young, and Lee Grossman brought back some long ago memories of me sitting in front of the TV watching Friday Night Fights from the Olympic.

Thursday ~ March 28, 1968

Olympic Auditorium ~ Los Angeles, California
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"Main Event"

Raul Rojas vs. Enrique Higgins {For the 'vacant' WBA Featherweight Championship}
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"Main Undercard"

* Felipe Torres ~ 12-1-0 {3 KO's}
vs.
* Len Kesey ~ 19-3-0 {10 KO's}

Felipe, who is very popular now, is put on the undercard of the Championship
Bout.

Len Kesey is a tough 23 year-old 'banger' from Eugene, Oregon who is
managed by Mike Morton. Len usually fights at Lightweight.

Attendance....... 10,400
Gate Receipts.... $64,381
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'The Bout'

Felipe {135 lbs.} and Len {136 lbs.} battle evenly thru the first 3-Rounds.

Felipe finds out that Len is not only tough, but strong and difficult to
out-muscle.

Felipe gets off some good punches in Round 4, but he cannot slow Len down.

Len starts working close and inside, and hammers Felipe with short hooks to
the mid-section during Rounds 5 and 6.

Len controls the Middle-Rounds as he is too strong for the 18 1/2 year-old
East Los Angles Lightweight.

Behind on Points after 6 Rounds, Felipe rallies in Round 7, as he lands his best
punches on a forward-pressing Kesey.

But it is not enough, as Len charges forward in Round 8, to take the session by
mauling Felipe with a bullying-style.

The last 2-Rounds are fought at Center-Ring, but it is Len Kesey who gets the
better of the exchanges, as he is a bit too strong and experienced for Felipe.

Len Kesey earns a close and hard-fought 10-Round Unanimous Decision.

Scorecards
* Referee - John Thomas ...... 6-3 {Len Kesey}
* Judge - Dick Young ............ 5-3 {Len Kesey}
* Judge - George Latka ......... 5-3 {Len Kesey}

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres

A regular at the Main Street Gym.

At 5' 5", had a light-tone build. But he could really punch to the body.

They said 'he could smack'.

Felipe was one of those busy straight forward pressing fighters, who
who was not only fast, but was clever and elusive.

Thursday ~ July 4, 1968

Olympic Auditorium ~ Los Angeles, California

"Co-Feature"

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ 12-2-0 {3 KO's}
vs.
Bobby 'The Flea' Sedillo ~ 9-1-0 {2 KO's}

10-Round Lightweight Bout

The was a 'rematch' of their bout 1-Year earlier {July 20, 1967}

Bobby Sedillo was a 'lightning-fast' 20 year-old fighter from Chino, California.

For Felipe Torres, this would be his '12th-Bout' at the Olympic Auditorium in
12-Months.
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'The Bout'

Both fighters came in at {136 lbs.}.

Felipe got off to good start in Round 1, when he sent Bobby flying across the Ring
after nailing him with a 'left-right' to the head.

But Bobby re-grouped in Round 2, and out-sped Felipe for the next 3-Rounds.

Felipe got back on track in Round 5, and landed several hard body shots to take the
session.

But it was not enough, as Bobby used his fast footwork and quick moves over the
late Rounds to edge out Felipe in winning a well fought 10-Round Decision.

Scorecards
* 5-3 > {Bobby Sedillo}
* 6-3 > {Bobby Sedillo}
* 6-3 > {Bobby Sedillo}

Saturday~ August 3, 1968

Civic Arena ~ Ventura, California

'Undercard'

6-Round Lightweight Bout

Felipe Torres ~ 12-3-0 {3 KO's} ~ 134 lbs.
vs.
Chamaco Lopez ~ 4-3-0 {0 KO's} ~ 136 lbs.

Felipe, after suffering 'back-to-back' losses, takes a quick-filler 6-Round bout.
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'The Bout'

Felipe has an easy time, as he has way too many skills for the inexperienced
Chamaco Lopez.

Chamaco is schooled in every Round, as Felipe pitches an easy 6-Round shut-out.

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Friday ~ August 9, 1968

The Arena ~ San Bernadino, California

'Main Event'

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ 13-3-0 {3 KO's} ~ 133 lbs.
vs.
Raul 'Lobito' Montoya ~ 45-5-1 {29 KO's} ~ 132 lbs.

Raul Montoya is a 5' 3" power-packed hard-punching bomber from Zacatecas, Mexico
who is smartly managed by Fred Cole.

'Lobito' {Age; 21 years, 9 months} is listed as a solid {3-1} Betting-Favorite
over the tough 19 year-old kid Felipe Torres.

Raul who campaigned out of Jalisco, Mexico - was ranked as the #6 WBA
Featherweight back in late-1967.

But 'back-to-back' losses to Dwight Hawkins and Petey Gonzalez has set
the hard-punching machine backwards.

This bout is billed as an 'important' Junior-Lightweight bout.
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'The Fight'

The hard-punching Montoya takes command early, and slams Felipe with
his hard hooks.

Felipe is on the defensive, and has to rely on his elusive style to avoid
the aggressive attacks from Raul thru the first 4-Rounds.

But Raul slows down during the Middle-Rounds, and the action is 'even'
during Rounds 5 and 6.

In Rounds 7 and 8, Felipe starts to take over by using an assortment of
left-hooks to the body and straight right-hands to the face.

Felipe, slightly behind on Points after 8-Rounds, rallies strongly in Rounds
9 and 10 to squeeze out a 10-Round Draw.

Scorecards
* 4-4 {Even}
* 5-4 {Felipe Torres}
* 5-4 {Raul Montoya}

"Lobito Montoya and Felipe Torres Battle To Exciting Draw At The Arena"

Thursday ~ October 3, 1968

Olympic Auditorium ~ Los Angeles, California

'6-Round Undercard Bout'

Felipe Torres ~ 13-3-1 {3 KO's} ~ 131 lbs.
vs.
Francisco Valenzuela ~ 6-0-0 {1 KO} ~ 129 lbs.

'The Bout'

Felipe finds 18 year-old 'undefeated' Francisco Valenzuela an elusive-foe the
first 3-Rounds, and has to chase the fleet-footed Mexican Junior-Lightweight
around the Ring.

But in Round 4, Felipe finds the range and traps Francisco in a Neutral-Corner,
and unloads with a body bombardment dropping him for a '6-Count'.

Felipe doesn't let Francisco off the hook, and floors him again with a hard right-hand
to the chin and a left-hook to the liver.

Francisco is counted out @ 1:11 of Round 4.

"Felipe 'The Flash' Flores Scores Impressive Knockout, In A Battle Of Prospects"

Thursday ~ November 14, 1968

Olympic Auditorium ~ Los Angeles California

"Companion Junior-Lightweight Bout"

Felipe Torres ~ 14-3-1 {4 KO's} ~ 132 lbs.
vs.
Centavito Antonio Hernandez ~ 23-2-0 {17 KO's} ~ 132 lbs.

Felipe is to take on Centavito Hernandez, a big-swinging {21 year-old} Junior-Lightweight
from San Luis, Sonora, Mexico.

"The Bout"

A wild '1st-Round', as both boys trade bombs. Each fighter is rocked by right-hands
to the chin.

In Round 2, Centavito lets it all hang-out. The 'Sonora Slammer' throws bombs,
but Felipe takes everything that Centavito can dish out.

In Round 3, Felipe shows the better the skills, and by the end of the Round he is in command.

In Round 4, Felipe is having it all his way as Centavito is gassed-out. Felipe drops
Centavito at the end of the Round with '2' left-hooks to the body. Centavito gets
up at the '9-Count'.

In Round 5, Felipe pours it on and batters Centavito with 'left-right' combinations.

Referee - Larry Rozadilla calls a halt to the bout @ 0:49 of Round 5, as Centavito
is defenseless and is getting battered along the Ropes.

"East Los Angeles' Flash Torres Scores Impressive Win, KO's Sonora's Centavito Hernandez"

Monday ~ January 13, 1969

The Coliseum ~ San Diego, California

"Main Event"

'Over-the-Weight Featherweight Bout'

Bobby Valdez ~ 22-5-4 {8 KO's} ~ 128 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 1 month}
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 15-3-1 {5 KO's} ~ 128 lbs. ~ {Age; 19 years, 7 months}

San Diego's favorite son, Bobby Valdez takes on tough-kid Felipe Torres.

Bobby is a World-Rated Featherweight {#5 Ring Magazine / #7 WBC / #7 WBA}.

Bobby, a former Amateur Navy Champion in 1964 and 1965, turned professional
in June 1965. Bobby has been a 'Top-Rated' Featherweight since 1967.

In May 1968, Bobby reached a level of the #3 WBC-ranked Featherweight. And fought
Australian - Johnny Famechon for the 'vacant' World Featherweight Championship
on May 20, 1968.

Bobby fought well, but was 'Disqualified' in Round 13 for excessive 'head-butting'.

Bobby, won the California State Featherweight Champion on August 17, 1967 -
and is still the current Champion.

The {3 1/2} year Professional, is managed by Wes Wombold.

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres is getting some 'hot' attention as a tough kid on the rise
from East Los Angeles, and is coming off an impressive TKO 5 over 'highly-regarded'
Centavito Hernandez.

Monday ~ January 13, 1969

Coliseum ~ San Diego, California

"Unrated Felipe Torres Scores Upset Over World-Rated Bobby Valdez'

Unheralded Felipe Torres of Los Angeles scores an impressive 6th-Round TKO over
local hero Bobby Valdez last night at the Coliseum.

Bobby Valdez had entered the Ring as the #5 World-Rated Featherweight and was
the heavy betting-favorite over Felipe Torres.

Both fighters came in at {128 lbs.}, which was an agreed upon weight by both
Managers. Bobby's California Featherweight Championship was 'not' at stake.

The action was 'even' and spirited during the first 4-Rounds, as both exchanged
medium left-hands, mixed in with an occasional combination.

In Round 5, the pace was the same again over the first half of the session. But,
during one exchange at the {1:45 Mark} Torres caught Bobby flush with a straight
right-hand to the chin dropping him to the canvas.

Bobby was up at the '4-Count', but looked shaken. Moments later, Felipe dropped
Bobby again with a solid 'left-right' to the chin.

This time, Bobby took the '8-Count' before rising. Bobby who was hurt badly, did
all he could to scamper away from the charging Flores. Bobby was rocked badly
again, and just managed to survive Round 5.

Coming out for Round 6, Bobby still looked badly shaken and had not fully recovered
from the previous Rounds pounding. Torres attacked quickly and slammed Bobby with
a series of 'lefts-and-rights' to the head.

Referee - Hal Rickards jumped in and called a halt to the bout @ 0:38 of Round 6.

January 28, 1969

Valley News ~ Van Nuys, California

East Los Angles has a new Boxing-Hero. His name is Felipe Torres,
who goes by the nickname of 'The Flash'.

The 19 1/2 year-old 5' 5" tall Junior-Lightweight has emerged as one of the
better young boxers seen at the Main Street Gym in Los Angeles.

Felipe who is fast, is known for his 'Cat-Quick' elusive skills, and
has steadily improved his punching-power.

Felipe, with a record of 16-3-1 {6 KO's} is now ranked as the #10
WBC Super-Featherweight following a 'big upset' {TKO 6} win over
the #5 World-Ranked Featherweight - Bobby Valdez only 2-weeks ago.

Tuesday - January 28, 1969

Valley Music Theatre - Woodland Hills, California

Promoters > 'Monarch Boxing Club'
Maximum Capacity .............. 3100
Maximum Gate Receipts ..... $13,500

Felipe Torres ~ 16-3-1 {6 KO's} ~ 134 1/4 lbs. ~ #10 WBA Junior-Lightweight
vs.
Jesse Corrales ~ 6-6-1 {0 KO's} ~ 133 lbs.

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Originally, Heavyweights > Joey Orbillo and Joe Hemphill were scheduled
as the 'Main Event'.

But both Heavyweights pulled out.

Then popular Featherweight - Petey Gonzalez was brought in to be the 'Main Event'.

But Petey caught the 'flu' and pulled out.

At the last minute >
Promoter - Pete Kokon and Matchmaker - Hal Benson got in touch with Jack Shugrue
who furnished fighters to local Los Angles fight promoters.

Felipe Torres, who had fought only 2-Weeks earlier was available.

And as a 'last-minute' fill-in opponent, they found Jesse Corrales, a {20 1/2 year-old}
Lightweight based out of Phoenix, Arizona.
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Attendance ........ 2045
Gate Receipts .... $9000

Felipe Torres had little trouble with 'last-minute' replacement Jesse Corrales.

Felipe 'dazzled' the crowd of 2045 at the Valley Music Theatre with lightning
combinations and fancy footwork during the 1st-Round.

Near the end of the session, Felipe 'split'' Corrales nose wide open with
a straight right-hand, and blood splattered both boxers.

In Round 2, Felipe unleashed his heavy right-hand, and shook up the Phoenix
Lightweight several times and had him reeling.

Felipe continued his fast 'two-fisted' attack, and opened up a cut over
Jesse's right-eye after slashing him with sharp right-hand just past the {1:20 Mark}.

Jesse Corrales was now defenseless.

Moments later, Referee - Dick Young called a halt to the bout @ 1:37 of Round 2.

"Torres 'Cuts Up' On Boxing Card"

Dangerous-punching Lightweight - Felipe Torres carves up substitute Jesse Corrales.

March 4, 1969

Valley Music Theatre - Woodland Hills, California

Petey Gonzalez ~ 29-14-5 {8 KO's} ~ 132 1/4 lbs. ~ Age; 28 years, 1 month}
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 17-3-1 {7 KO's} ~ 133 lbs. ~ {Age; 19 years, 8 months}

A 'highly' anticipated bout between two popular and highly-regarded 130 pounders.

Petey Gonzalez, is ranked as the #7 Junior-Lightweight by Ring Magazine, and as the
#8 WBA Featherweight.

Petey, a Professional since August 1964 is from Portland, Oregon - but is now based
out of San Diego.

Since May 7, 1968 > Petey has gone {8-1-3} in the last 10-Months, losing only to
Bobby Valdez by a close 12-Round Decision for the California State Featherweight
Championship back on December 16, 1968.

In Petey's last bout {January 16, 1969} - he scored an impressive win {TKO 6} over
undefeated {20-0-0} sensation Bobby Rodriguez.

Petey is listed as a {10-8} Betting-Favorite by the Van Nuys News.
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Felipe 'The Flash' Torres is now rated as the #7 Featherweight by Ring Magazine and
the #10 WBA Featherweight.

Felipe is on a roll, and has gone 5-0-1 {4 KO's} in his last 6-bouts since August 1968.

Tuesday - March 4, 1969

Valley Music Theatre - Woodland Hills, California

Attendance ............ 3000
Gate Receipts ....... $13,345

"Felipe Torres Upsets Petey Gonzalez Over 10-Rounds"

East Los Angeles' Felipe Torres exhibited fine boxing skills to edge out
Petey Gonzalez over 10-Rounds at the Valley Music Theatre last night.

Felipe found himself behind early, as 'The Spoiler' Petey Gonzalez {132 1/4 lbs.}
got off to his usual fast start by scoring with quick 'left-right' punches in Rounds
1 and 2, and then dancing away before Felipe could counter.

But Felipe {133 lbs.} took control in Rounds 3 and 4, and scored with lightning
fast combinations himself, to stall any early charges from Petey.

Petey came back with a charge in Round 5, and nailed Felipe with several
fast left-hands to take the session.

The action was 'even' during Rounds 6 and 7, as both boxers exhibited fine
left-jabs and quick footwork.

But, Felipe was the better one down the stretch, and took command in Round 8
when he shook up Petey with a right-hand to the head.

Felipe was the stronger fighter over the last 3-Rounds of the bout, en-route to
winning a 10-Round Majority Decision.

Scorecards
* Referee - Dick Young ...... 6-4 {Felipe Torres}
* Judge - Bob Dossey ........ 6-3 {Felipe Torres}
* Judge - Larry Rozadilla .... 4-4 {'Even'}
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Both, George Parnassus of The Forum, and Mickey Davies of the Olympic Auditorium
are interested in bringing Felipe in for a Main Event.

George Parnassus >
"This young kid just loves to fight. He's as good as any young Junior-Lightweight
out there. He's fast and excites the crowd."

Mickey Davies >
"Felipe is a hot attraction right now. He's got the best footwork of any young
fighter in the West Coast."

Monday ~ March 17, 1969

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Main Event > Ruben Olivares vs. Ernie De la Cruz

"Night Cap Junior-Lightweight Bout"

Felipe Torres ~ 18-3-1 {7 KO's} ~ Los Angeles, California
vs.
Miguel Herrera ~ 41-5-2 {25 KO's} ~ Macara, Ecuador
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Felipe Torres {Age; 19 years, 8 months} is fighting just 13-Days after defeating
Petey Gonzalez on March 4th.

Felipe is now ranked as the #9 Junior-Lightweight by Ring Magazine.

The Forum fight promoter - George Parnassus wanted Felipe on the Fight Card.

Miguel Herrera {Age; 27} is a 3-Day replacement fighter, who had been in
Los Angeles prepping for another bout.

Miguel is managed by Gil Clancy. Miguel is the Ecuadorian Featherweight Champion,
and has never been stopped in 48-Bouts.

'The Original Fight Poster'

Several changes took place.

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Monday ~ March 17, 1969

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Attendance ........ 8495
Gate Receipts .... $44,772

"Miguel Herrera Upsets 'Flash Torres By Split-Decision"

Felipe ' The Flash' Torres was upset by a 10-Round Split-Decision to Ecuadorian
Miguel Herrera.

Felipe {131 lbs.} one of the hottest fighters out of east Los Angeles and
World Rated at #9 at Junior-Lightweight got off to a slow start during the
early going.

Miguel Herrera {129 1/2 lbs.} was the stronger fighter over the first 3-Rounds,
as he used a thudding left-hook to the body that bothered Felipe.

The 27 year-old Ecuadorian showed both strength and power, as Felipe was
forced to retreat.

Felipe got his left-hand going in Round 4, as he thwarted Herrera's hard
body attack with a steady flow of sharp left jabs to the head.

But the Ecuadorian was right back to working hard in Rounds 5 and 6, and
pounded Felipe's body with hooks.

Badly behind on points entering the 7th Round, Felipe opened up with a
two-fisted attack as Miguel Herrera slowed down some.

Felipe kept up the high work-rate in Rounds 8 and 9, and shook Herrera
with several solid straight right-hands to the head in each session.

In the Final Round, both fighters looked tired, and both spent the Round
by staying inside and in close quarters at Center-Ring. Both fighters
exchanged non-stop with numerous, but light body blows.

Scorecards
* Referee ........ 5-4 {Miguel Herrera}
* Judge .......... 5-4 {Felipe Torres}
* Judge .......... 4-3 {Miguel Herrera}

Immediately after the bout, Hal Benson of the Monarch Boxing Club talked
to Gil Clancy {Manager of Miguel Herrera} and signed the Ecuadorian to a
fight contract.

Saturday ~ May 10, 1969

Arena Coliseo ~ Mexico City, Mexico

"Main Event"

'Junior-Lightweight Bout'

Felipe Torres ~ 18-4-1 {7 KO's} ~ 132 lbs. ~ {Age; 19 years, 11 months}
vs.
Ray Vega ~ 31-5-1 {19 KO's} ~ 131 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 3 months}

Felipe Torres, ranked as the #9 WBA Junior-Lightweight, and as Ring Magazine's
#7 Featherweight is brought in to tangle with Ray Vega, a tough 5' 5 1/2" Mexican
Junior-Lightweight from Mexico City.

Ray Vega is a stable-mate of former World Featherweight Champion ~ Sugar Ramos.

Ray Vega has gone 19-1-0 with {12 KO's} over the past 2 1/2 years {since September 1966},
and is now rated as the #1 Mexican Junior-Lightweight.

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"The Bout"

"Felipe Torres Scores Solid Decision Win Over Ray Vega In Mexico City"

Los Angeles- Felipe Torres scored a solid 10-Round Decision over tough Mexican
Ray Vega at the Arena Coliseo in Mexico City.

Felipe {132 lbs.} used fast footwork and quick combinations to score repeatedly
in each Round.

Ray Vega {131 lbs.} who had a big local Mexico City following, came in with a
reputation as a tough inside fighter. But Ray but could not break through Felipe's
tough defense, and instead walked into constant flurries.

Felipe landed numerous left-jabs into Vega's face throughout the first-half of the
bout.

Felipe was the clear-cut winner in 5 of the first 6 Rounds, and also jolted Ray
several times with counter right-hands to the head.

Starting off in Round 7, Felipe was boxing smoothly, and smartly cruised during
Rounds 7, 8 and 9.

In the 10th and Final Round, Felipe opened up and poured it on. He drove Vega
all over the Ring with right-hand crosses and rocked him several times. With
5-Seconds left in the bout, Felipe landed a big looping right-hand to the Vega's
jaw and dropped him.

Felipe was awarded a Unanimous 10-Round Decision.

The Arena Coliseo fans threw coins in the Ring after the bout, as appreciation
for Felipe's fine performance.

Felipe Torres improved to 19-4-1.

Saturday ~ September 13, 1969

Arena Mexico ~ Mexico City, Mexico

Felipe Torres ~ 19-4-1 {7 KO's} ~ 130 lbs. ~ {Age; 20 years, 3 months}
vs.
Ricardo Arredondo ~ 41-3-0 {28 KO's} ~ 128 lbs. ~ {Age; 20 years, 3 months}


Felipe Torres, now the #10 WBA Lightweight and Ring Magazines #7 Junior-Lightweight
takes on exciting Mexican 'slugger' Ricardo Arredondo.

Ricardo had been campaigning as a Bantamweight thru early-1969, and was ranked
as the #7 Bantamweight by Ring Magazine.

But the growing Mexican was now moving up to the Super-Featherweight Division.

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'The Bout'

Ricardo Arredondo has the edge in height {5' 7"} to Felipe's {5' 5"}, but both
are equal in strength.

Felipe is cautious early as Ricardo presses hard with winging hooks to both the
head and body.

By the end of Round 2, it is clear that Ricardo is the harder hitter, as he slammed
his way inside.

But in Round 3, Felipe tags Ricardo with a big right-hand to the head and wobbles
him with a follow up 'right-left' to the chin.

The action is non-stop in Rounds 4, 5 and 6 - as both fighters trade with heavy
blows. Felipe does get through a few times with solid right-hands, and shakes
Ricardo several times.

But Ricardo rallies, and he gets the better of the exchanges in Rounds 7 and 8,
as Felipe is starting to fade from the fast pace of Ricardo.

The last 2-Rounds are fought evenly, as both trade left-jabs and counter rights.

Ricardo Arredondo is awarded a close but 'disputed' Unanimous Decision.

* Referee - Ramon Berumen ....... 96-95 {Ricardo Arredondo}
* Judge - Luis Ramirez ............... 96-94 {Ricardo Arredondo}
* Judge - Victor Alfonso .............. 96-95 {Ricardo Arredondo}

Tuesday ~ November 4, 1969

International Convention Arena ~ Honolulu, Hawaii

Shozo Saijo ~ 22-5-2 {6 KO's} ~ 128 1/2 lbs. ~ {Age; 22 years, 10 months}
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 19-5-1 {7 KO's} ~ 128 3/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 20 years, 5 months}

Shozo Saijo is the WBA Featherweight Champion.

This bout will be a 10-Round 'non-title' bout.

Shozo Saijo {from Japan} is coming off an impressive and devastating {KO 2} over
Jose Luis Pimentel on September 7, 1969 in defense of his WBA Championship.

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres is coming off a tough-and-close 10-Round Decision loss
to Ricardo Arredondo on September 13, 1969.
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"Shozo Saijo Defeats Felipe Torres In Non-Title Go"

In an over-the-weight 'non-title' bout, WBA Featherweight Champion - Shozo Saijo
scored a well-fought 10-Round Majority Decision over Los Angeles - Felipe Torres.

Shozo Saijo used his powerful attacks in the 1st and 2nd Rounds, and floored Felipe
in Round 2 with a solid 'left-right' to the chin.

But Felipe was both youthful and tough, and fought back with a rigorous attack
during the Middle-Rounds {Rounds 4, 5 and 6} to close the gap.

The Champion regrouped, and returned with his hard-attack in Rounds 7 and 8
and kept Felipe on the defensive.

But Felipe withstood Shozo's relentless attacks and came back hard by countering
with jolting left-jabs to the Champion's face in Rounds 9 and 10 to sweep the
last 2-Rounds.

Felipe put up a good fight right up to the Final Bell and almost scored an 'upset'
Decision over the WBA Featherweight Champion in this 'non-title' bout.

Scorecards
* Referee .... 46-45 {Shozo Saijo}
* Judge ....... 45-44 {Shozo Saijo}
* Judge ....... 45-45 {'Even'}

Wednesday ~ February 4, 1970

Korakuen Hall ~ Tokyo, Japan

Kuniaki Shibata ~ 28-2-1 {20 KO's} ~ 128 3/4 lbs.
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 19-6-1 {7 KO's} ~ 129 lbs.

Felipe Torres is brought to Japan to take on talented Kuniaki Shibata,
a powerfully built 5' 4" Featherweight.

Kuniaki {Age; 22 years, 11 months} is the #1 Japanese Featherweight,
and is rated as the #6 Ring Magazine Featherweight and #6 WBC Featherweight.

Felipe Torres, despite 'back-to-back' losses, is still rated as the #1 Mexican
Featherweight, and is ranked as the #11 WBA Junior-Lightweight.
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'The Bout'

Immediately, Kuniaki Shibata shows his strength-and-speed, and outhustles the
tough Felipe Torres over the early going.

The action is fast and brisk, as both fighters exchange with sharp punches.

Thru 5-Rounds, Kuniaki has the clear-edge in Points 25-21 {4-0-1 in Rounds}

But Felipe comes on, and has a strong rally early in Round 6, and nearly drops
Kuniaki with a 'double' right-hand to the head.

But the Japanese fighter shows his durability, and comes back late in the Round
with his own hard attack, and shakes Felipe with several volley's.

The last 4-Rounds are fought briskly, but Kuniaki has the slightest-edge in each
Round.

Scorecards
* Referee ........ 50-42 {Kuniaki Shibata}
* Judge ........... 50-42 {Kuniaki Shibata}
* Judge ........... 50-44 {Kuniaki Shibata}

'A Most Talked About Fight'

Saturday ~ March 28, 1970

Arena Coliseo ~ Mexico City, Mexico

Roberto Duran ~ 15-0-0 {13 KO's} ~ 129 lbs. ~ {Age; 18 years, 9 months}
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 19-7-1 {7 KO's} ~ 129 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 20 years, 9 months}

'Details'

* This would be Roberto Duran's '1st-Bout' outside of Panama.
* This would be Roberto's '2nd-Bout' that was scheduled for 10-Rounds.
* Roberto had never gone past 8-Rounds before.
* This would be 'without-a-doubt', Roberto's toughest opponent that he would be facing.
* Roberto was still 'unranked'.
* Roberto had last fought, 4-Months earlier {November 23, 1969}

* Felipe Torres was 'billed' with a record of 22-7-1 {10 KO's}.
* Felipe was coming off '3-Straight' 10-Round Decision losses, but all were competitive bouts,
and 2 of the 3 Decisions were 'disputed'.
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'The Bout'

Roberto came out fast with both fists blazing, as he threw 'two-fisted' combinations in
both Rounds 1 and 2.

But Felipe was not in the least bit intimated, and came back with jolting left-hands to
Roberto's face in Round 3.

Roberto came back charging in Round 4, and bounced 'left-right' bombs off of Felipe's head
and bloodied his nose.

But Felipe was able to stall Roberto in Round 5, as he stayed in close and smothered Roberto
with clean in-fighting.

In Rounds 6 and 7, Felipe unleashed with a flurry of punches that 'stunned' Roberto, and
had Roberto in a 'bad-way' several times.

Roberto was able to clear his head in Round 8, and returned with hard 'left-right' combinations
to out-hustle Felipe over the session.

Coming out for Round 9, Roberto had a 'slight-edge', but Felipe was right there in the fight.

Both fighters were still fresh, and each landed solid punches early that shook each other.
Later in the Round, Roberto was able to back Felipe into a Corner, and scored with a steady
volume of body punches to edge out Round 9.

In Round 10 {Final Round}, Roberto was told by his Corner to jab and stay on the cautious
side.

In the meantime, Felipe went out hard and tried to take out Roberto with a series of right-hands
to the head and left-hooks to the body.

It was Felipe's Round, but he came up just short on the scorecards.

Scorecards
* Referee ...... 96-94 {Roberto Duran}
* Judge ......... 97-96 {Roberto Duran}
* Judge ......... 96-94 {Roberto Duran}

April 1, 1970

"Felipe 'The Flash' Torres To Move To Mexicali"

Once one of the hottest 130 lb. fighters in Los Angeles, Felipe Torres
after losing '4-Straight' has now moved South to Mexicali.
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Felipe Torres >

I have had '4' hard fights in a row, and I'm a little worn down trying to
make weight to get down under 130 lbs.

I think I'll take a few months off, and get stronger. I will comeback as
a Lightweight, where I don't have to drain myself before a bout.
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"Talk About A Tough Run"

* March 28, 1970 ......... Roberto Duran ........ Future World Lightweight Champion
* February 4, 1970 ....... Kuniaki Shibata ....... Future WBC Featherweight Champion
* November 4, 1969 ..... Shozo Saijo ............ WBA Featherweight Champion
* September 13, 1969 .. Ricardo Arredondo .. Future WBC Super-Featherweight Champion

Friday ~ September 11, 1970

Civic Auditorium ~ San Jose, California

'Lightweight Bout'

Enrique Jana ~ 39-6-7 {12 KO's} ~ 136 lbs. ~ {Age; 29 years, 10 months}
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 19-8-1 {7 KO's} ~ 136 lbs.~ {Age; 21 years, 3 months}

Enrique Jana of Argentina has been campaigning out of Sacramento, California
over the past year.

The 'veteran' has gone unbeaten {14-0-3} over 3+ years {since April 1967}, and
is ranked as the #6 Light-Welterweight by Ring Magazine.

Felipe, is coming off '4-Straight' losses, and is returning as a Lightweight after
taking nearly 6-Months off.
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'The Bout'

A closely contested bout over the first-half of the bout, as both boxers exhibit
good Ring-Technique mixed in with clever counter-punching.

But Felipe starts to tire in Round 6, and Enrique starts to take command with
smart in-fighting.

Both fighters are in 'cruise-control' during Round 7, as the action lulls. Felipe
does rally late with a good '7-Punch' combination to edge out the Round.

But Enrique picks up the pace mid-way through Round 8, and dominates the
last 3-Rounds with sharp in-fighting while backing up Felipe to the Ropes.

Scorecards
* Referee ......... 5-3 {Enrique Jana}
* Judge ............ 6-2 {Enrique Jana}
* Judge ............ 5-3 {Enrique Jana}

* UPI ............... 6-2 {Enrique Jana}

Wednesday ~ October 28, 1970

Auditorium ~ Oakland, California

Al Robinson ~ 10-2-0 {6 KO's} ~ 134 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 4 months}
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 19-9-1 {7 KO's} ~ 135 lbs. ~ {Age; 21 years 4 months}
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Al Robinson, from Oakland, was the 1968 Olympic Silver Medalist at {57 Kg}
Featherweight.

Al is a tall {5' 11"} and lanky reed-thin boxer who had been highly-regarded,
but suffered a couple of early career 'KO' losses.
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'The Bout'

Al Robinson utilizes his height advantage {5"} and reach {4"} to easily
out-poke Felipe over the first-half of the bout to build up a wide-points
lead.

The action closes up some during Round 7, as Felipe is able to get inside
and score with some decent left-hooks to the body.

Badly behind on Points, Felipe rallies in Rounds 8 and 9, and shakes the
the tall bean with right-hand crosses.

But Al digs in, and withstands the furious rallies from Felipe.

In Round 10, Felipe goes all-out and slams Robinson with numerous right-hands
sending him reeling around the Ring.

Robinson is staggered late from a right-hand to the head, but just barely hangs
on to make it the Final Bell.

Scorecards
* Referee - Vern Bybee ... 6-4 {Al Robinson}
* Judge - ....................... 6-4 {Al Robinson}
* Judge - ....................... 5-1 {Al Robinson}

"Olympian Wins In Oakland"

"Torres Bows To Al Robinson"

Saturday ~ January 23, 1971

Valley Music Theatre ~ Woodland Hills, California

'Main Event' > Mike Quarry vs. Andy Kendall

'Main Undercard'

Angel Mayoral ~ 17-3-0 {10 KO's} ~ 134 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 1 month}
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 19-10-1 {7 KO's} ~ 134 lbs. ~ {Age; 21 years, 7 months}

Angel Mayoral is a 'highly-regarded' Lightweight from San Diego. Angel is
a 'fast-handed' 5' 8" southpaw with good power.

In only 1-Year as a Professional, Manager - Sid Flaherty states that
"This kid has the goods. He's a future Champion"

For Felipe 'The Flash' Torres, things have gone 'south'.

Felipe has lost '6-Straight' since September 1969, and he has only 1-win in
8-Bouts dating back to March 1969.

But despite his career being in the 'proverbial tank', Felipe is still regarded as
a tough boxer, and one not to be taken lightly.

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Promoter ........... Don Fraser
Attendance ........ 3000 {Sell Out}
Gate Receipts .... $14,000

'The Bout'

Immediately, Angel Mayoral shows off his skills, and he 'rapid-fires' right-jabs
and left-hooks into Felipe's face and mid-section.

Thru 3-Rounds, Angel is the dominant boxer, and he is pitching a shut-out.

But things get rough in Round 4 for Angel, as Felipe starts unloading his straight
right-hand bombs in to Angel's face.

By the end of Round 4, Angel is cut over the right-eye, and the blood is flowing.

In Round 5, Felipe pours it on, and shakes Angel several times with straight right-hands
'down' Broadway. Angel is having difficulty with his vision, as his right-eye is covered
with blood.

At the end of Round 5, the Ring Physician checks out Angel, and permits the bout
to continue.

The Bell rang for Round 6, but Manager - Sid Flaherty decided to call the bout off.

"Felipe Torres Awarded TKO 6 Victory Over San Diego's Angel Mayoral"

Saturday ~ March 13, 1971

Valley Music Theatre ~ Woodland Hills, California

'vacant' California State Lightweight Championship

Raul 'Lobito' Montoya ~ 56-7-2 {32 KO's} ~ 134 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 4 months}
vs.
Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ 20-10-1 {8 KO's} ~ 135 lbs. ~ {Age; 21 years, 9 months}
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Raul 'Lobito' Montoya is ranked as the #8 Lightweight by Ring Magazine, despite
losing his last 2-Bouts.

* September 12, 1971 ....... L Dec 12 > Baby Luis
* Raul lost his California State Lightweight Championship.

* October 27, 1971 ........... L Dec 10 > Al Ford
* Al Ford was the #5 World-Ranked Lightweight.

But, Raul who has been out of the Ring for 4 1/2 Months due to an injury,
is surprisingly the {3-1} Betting-Favorite for this 12-Round bout.

Also, Raul and Felipe had fought once before, that was back on August 9, 1968
where the two battled to a 10-Round Draw in an exciting bout at The Arena
in San Bernadino.

On the other hand, Felipe is coming off a 'big upset' win {TKO 6} over
Angel Mayoral only 6-Weeks earlier here at the Valley Music Theatre.
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"The Bout"

Raul Montoya at 5' 3", went right after Felipe's body in the 1st-Round, and
scored with a variety of solid hooks.

In Round 2, Raul again attacked the body, and then moved upstairs and caught
Felipe {5' 5 1/2"} with a hard left-hook to the head, and a short right-hand to
the point-of-the-chin.

Felipe was sent down on his 'Rump'. Felipe got up at the '3-Count', and got on
his bicycle as Raul chased him around the Ring.

Raul kept up the pressure in Rounds 3 and 4, but he was unable to issue any
damage to Felipe who withstood the charges.

By Round 5, Raul was looking a bit tired, and Felipe was able to steal the Round
with some rapid flurries.

Felipe stepped up the pace during Rounds 6 thru 9, and kept Raul on the outside
on the end of his punches.

By Round 10, Raul was leg-weary and he was unable to maintain any constant
pressure on the 'elusive' Felipe.

In the meantime, Felipe was using stiff left-jabs to keep Raul from getting inside
where he could deliver his powerful left-hooks to the Felipe's body.

Felipe then came on strong over the last 2-Rounds, and peppered away with stiff
left-jabs mixed in with right-crosses to Raul's head to sweep Rounds 11 and 12.

"Torres Rallies To Decision Montoya ~ Wins California Lightweight Title"

"Torres Scores Another Upset At the Valley Music Theatre"

Saturday ~ April 17, 1971

Valley Music Theatre ~ Woodland Hills, California

'California State Lightweight Championship'

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ 21-10-1 {8 KO's} ~ 135 lbs. ~ Height; 5' 5"
vs.
Lovelle Franklin ~ 24-7-1 {15 KO's} ~ 135 lbs. ~ Height; 5' 8"

Felipe Torres {Age; 21 years, 10 months} is making the 1st-Defense of his
California Lightweight Championship.

Lovelle Franklin {Age; 26} of Oakland, California is a tall hard-hitting banger.
But Lovelle {a former California State Lightweight Champion} has been out
of the Ring for nearly 2-Years, and is making a comeback.
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'The Bout'

Felipe takes command from the Opening Bell, and lathers Lovelle with an
assortment of lefts-and-rights to the face.

In Rounds 2 and 3, it is much of the same as Lovelle has nothing to offer up
in offense to slow down Felipe.

In Rounds 4 and 5, Felipe digs left-hooks to the body, as Lovelle starts
to fade badly.

In Round 6, Felipe lands several hard right-hands to the head and Lovelle
goes down at the {1:35 Mark}.

Lovelle is up at the '7-Count' and wants to continue.

Felipe resumes with his hard attack, and batters Lovelle. Late in the Round
Felipe scores with a hard right-hand to the head.

Lovelle goes down and is counted out @ 2:52 of Round 6.

"Torres In Command All The Way, KO's Franklin In 6"

Thursday ~ May 20, 1971

Olympic Auditorium ~ Los Angeles, California

"Lightweight Showdown at the Olympic"

Jimmy Robertson ~ 22-2-0 {12 KO's} ~ Harbor City, California
vs.
Felipe Torres ~ 22-10-1 {9 KO's} ~ Vista Hermosa, Mexico
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Popular Lightweight - Jimmy Robertson {Age 25 years, 4 months} is currently
the NABF Lightweight Champion, and World-Rated as the #4 WBA Lightweight.

The 5' 7" fast-handed Boxer/Puncher is on the edge of getting a WBA World
Championship bout.

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres is hot again, after posting '3-Straight' impressive wins.

The 5' 5" Torres {Age; 21 years, 11 months} is the California Lightweight Champion.

Neither boxer's Championship is on the line.

Jimmy Robertson vs. Felipe Torres

Thursday ~ May 20, 1971

"Robertson Jabs His Way To Decision"

It was expected to be an evenly matched bout, and a dangerous fight for
the Olympic house fighter - Jimmy Robertson to take.

But Jimmy came out quickly, and used a variety of punches to stall any attacks
from Felipe Torres.

Jimmy {135 1/2 lbs.} won a surprisingly easy 10-Round Decision over the normally
tough Felipe Torres {134 lbs.}.

From Round 3 and on, Jimmy used an assortment of left-hands to baffle Felipe.

By the 8th Round, Felipe was hopelessly behind, and only Felipe's courage prevented
him from being KO'd over the last 2-Rounds.

Scorecards
* Referee - John Thomas .... 9-1 {Jimmy Robertson}
* Judge - Larry Rozadilla ..... 9-1 {Jimmy Robertson}
* Judge - Dick Young ......... 10-0 {Jimmy Robertson}

Tuesday ~ June 22, 1971

International Convention Arena ~ Honolulu, Hawaii

Felipe Torres ~ 22-11-1 {9 KO's} ~ 134 lbs.
vs.
Masataka Takayama ~ 13-1-1 {2 KO's} ~ 135 lbs.

Felipe Torres travels to Hawaii to tangle with 25 1/2 year-old Japanese Lightweight
Champion - Masataka Takayama. Masataka is a highly-regarded Lightweight on the
rise, and is ranked as the #12 WBA Lightweight.

Felipe Torres is on the 'undercard bout', as his stable-mate Jesus Pimentel is in
the 'Main Event'.

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'The Bout'

An 'even' and entertaining scrap over the first 4-Rounds, as the muscular Takayama
matches Felipe's left-hand jabs with short bursts to the body.

Mastaka has a solid Round 5, as he shakes Felipe with a hard right-hand lead
to the head, and follows up with bursts to the upper-body.

The action resumes to an 'even scrap' at Center-Ring during Rounds 6 and 7,
as both fighters trade with numerous exchanges, rocking each other with looping
right-hands to the head.

The International Arena fans are on their feet cheering the wild-action in the Ring.

Masataka picks up the pace even faster during Rounds 8 and 9, and out-hustles
Felipe with 'quick' two-fisted bursts, before backing out and away.

Behind on Points entering Round 10, Felipe goes for 'broke' and swings with
right-hands on Masataka who backs away and holds until the Bell.

Mastaka Takayama is awarded a Unanimous 10-Round Decision.

Scorecards
* Referee ...... 47-45
* Judge ......... 46-44
* Judge ......... 48-45

September 11, 1971

Devonshire Downs ~ Northridge, California

The '1st' ever Boxing Event held here.

"California State Lightweight Championship"

Time; 9:00 PM
Television; Channel 5
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Felipe Torres ~ 22-12-1 {9 KO's}
vs.
Juan Collado ~ 28-9-2 {10 KO's}

"Torres 10-8 Pick To Beat Collado"

Felipe Torres, now of Pacoima, California ~ is out to reverse his last 2-Bouts
{Decision losses}.

The rugged little fighter is still regarded as a 'top-notch' fighter by the
Los Angeles Fight Promoters. Only {Age; 22 years, 3 months}, Felipe has
never been stopped in his career, and he has faced the best Featherweights,
Junior-Lightweights and Lightweights out there.

Felipe is the {10-8} Betting-Favorite for tonight's 12-Round bout.

Juan Collado {Age 24 years, 4 months} of the Dominican Republic is now
campaigning out of Santa Ana, California. Juan was trained by Angelo Dundee.

Juan, at {5' 7 1/2"} is a solid boxer/puncher with a good right-hand. Juan has
been in the Ring with the following World-Rated fighters;

* Rodolfo 'El Gato' Gonzalez
* Leo DiFiore
* Ruben Navarro
* Shinichi Kadota
* Jimmy Robertson
* Antonio Gomez

Promoters > George Parnassus and Don Fraser {The Forum Boxing Club}
Matchmaker > Mickey Davies

The winner of this bout has been guaranteed a 'good money' Fight Purse to
face Rodolfo 'El Gato' Gonzalez - the #6 World-Rated Lightweight on October 2nd.

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September 11, 1971

"Juan Collado Wins California Lightweight Title, Defeats Felipe Torres"

24 year-old Dominican - Juan Collado {134 lbs.} used hard left-hooks and short right-hand
power punches to take a hard-fought and close 12-Round Decision over Felipe Torres {133 lbs.}
to capture the California State Lightweight Championship.

Collado, now a resident of Santa Ana, controlled the early Rounds by using hard left-hooks
and short power right-hands to keep Felipe Torres on the defensive.

Collado nearly dropped the 22 year-old Torres in Round 5, when he caught the Los Angeles-based Lightweight with '2' left-hooks to the chin.

But the elusive Torres danced his way out of danger, and countered with left-jabs to keep Collado
at bay.

Torres was able to shake out the cob-webs in Round 6, and then rallied some during Rounds 7 and 8
as Collado slowed down.

But Collado stalled the momentum that Torres had built, and the Dominican caught his 'second-wind'
and swept Rounds 9 and 10 by landing crisp-punches to Torres' face.

The last 2-Rounds saw each fighter score with left-hands, but it was Juan Collado who was the stronger fighter at the end.

Scorecards
* Referee ...... 6-4 {Juan Collado}
* Judge ......... 7-4 {Juan Collado}
* Judge ......... 6-4 {Juan Collado}

Wednesday ~ November 17, 1971

"Meza ~ Torres Rematch Tops Ring Card"

Goodyear Building
Avenue C
Kennewick, Washington

Promoter > Herman Morantes

Al 'Scooter' Meza ~ 20-5-0 {17 KO's} ~ {Age; 27 years, 3 months}
vs.
Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ 22-13-1 {9 KO's} ~ {Age; 22 years, 5 months}

A 'rematch' of their bout nearly '4' years earlier, back on February 29, 1968 at the
Olympic Auditorium, where Felipe had won a 10-Round Majority Decision.
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Al 'Scooter' Meza of Granger, Washington is a popular 27 year-old fighter,
who holds the Pacific Northwest Lightweight Championship.

'Scooter' had temporarily retired back in September 1970 after getting stopped
{L TKO 9} by Pajarita Corona. But 'Scooter' returned in August 1971, and has won
'2' straight by impressive Knockout's.

'Scooter' has been working very hard in 'pre-fight' training, and he looks to be in the
best shape of his boxing career.

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres, is a now a crafty ring veteran with '36-Bouts' under
his belt, being despite being only {Age; 22 years, 5 months}.
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Mark West {Felipe Torres handler} >

"Felipe was only a 'kid' when he first fought 'Scooter' Meza. He still knocked him down
and won a 10-Round Majority Decision. But now, Felipe's 'stockier' and much stronger,
and he has a lot more experience."

"Ask anyone at the Main Street Gym in Los Angeles, and they will tell you that Felipe
is as good as any Lightweight in the Top 10. Yes, he has some losses. But all those
bouts were very close, and in each bout he was giving as good as he got."

"When Felipe is not fighting, he works at a Pants Factory in Los Angeles. But, he's
always in great shape and works out all the time. This kid just loves to fight, and he'll
take a bout on a 'days notice'. He's afraid of no one."

Wednesday ~ November 17, 1971

"Torres Stops Meza In 3rd Round"

Felipe Torres of Los Angeles, California exploded with a lightning-fast combination
near the end of Round 3, and dropped Al 'Scooter' Meza in a heep.

'Scooter' got to his feet at the '6-Count', but staggered back into the Ropes.
Referee - Jim Jiiley kept on counting after the Bell had sounded, as Meza was
still dazed.

The Referee 'counted-out' Meza @ 3:03 of Round 3.
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The first 2-Rounds were action-packed, as Meza charged forward winging punches
from all angles into the Los Angeles Lightweight. 'Scooter' continually bored in, and
traded sharp punches with Torres who fought with his back to the Ropes during
Rounds 1 and 2.

In Round 3, Torres spent the first-half of the Round with his 'spine-to-the-twine' again,
as Meza bullied him back into the Ropes and dished out punishment at a steady-pace.
But 'Scooter' was unable to hurt Torres.

At the {2:00 Mark}, Felipe was finally able to work himself off the Ropes, and drove Meza
backwards to Center-Ring after landing '2' lightning-fast combinations.

There, both fighters traded blows during even exchanges. Then at the {2:50 Mark}, Meza
attempted to bore straight in. Felipe then quickly schuffled to his right, and fired a
straight-left, and then brought up a 'short-and-lethal' right-hook to the Meza's jaw.

'Scooter' went down as if 'pole-axed' at the {2:53 Mark}.

Meza struggled up at the '6-Count', but wobbled backwards towards the Corner
as the Bell sounded.

Referee - Jim Jiiley issued an '8-Count' but saw that Meza was still dazed.

The Referee deemed that 'Scooter' was in too much trouble to make it back
to his own Corner, and he called the bout over @ 3:03 of Round 3.
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The 'Felipe Torres Camp' claimed that their fighter is now 31-9-1 with {20 KO's}.

The handsome-and-unmarked Felipe Torres was excited after the win, and said
that he hopes for a World Title bout in early 1972.

Felipe Torres {Interpreter} >
"He never hurt me. He threw all those punches, but he never shook me. Then he
made the mistake of coming straight in 'head-first'. I was worried that he would
'butt me', so I side-stepped and cold-cocked him with a right-hook to the jaw."

"That 'dead-ahead' approach is just foolish. He never saw what hit him."

Al 'Scooter' Meza >
"I never the saw the punch. I just didn't see it coming. I won the first 2-Rounds
easily, and I was winning the 3rd. I'm completely disgusted in myself to lose like this."

Saturday ~ November 27, 1971

Municipal Auditorium ~ Long Beach, California

"Felipe Torres To Fight Cesar Sinda in 10-Rounder"

"Torres - Sinda Vie For State Lightweight Title, Clash Tnight"

Felipe Torres ~ 23-13-1 {10 KO's} ~ {Age; 22 years, 5 months}
vs.
Cesar Sinda ~ 14-2-2 {10 KO's} ~ {Age; 22 years, 1 month}

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres of East Los Angles will take on Cesar Sinda of the
Republic of Congo in a 10-Round Lightweight bout.

Felipe, who is now ranked as the #11 WBA Lightweight, is coming off an
impressive and devastating win {KO 3} over Al 'Scooter' Meza only 10-Days
ago {November 17th} in Kennewick, Washington.

Cesar Sinda, from Congo in Africa, is now based out of Los Angeles after
spending 1-year fighting out of Mexico City, Mexico.

Cesar, a fast-working boxer with good power in his right-hand, has been
campaigning as a Lightweight.

Cesar was the African Amateur Boxing Champion at 60 Kg {132 lbs. Lightweight}
in 1968, and was the Congolese representative at the 1968 Olympic Games in
Mexico City.

Cesar had posted an amateur record of 55-1 {40 KO's}, before turning professional
at {Age; 20} in Mexico in early-1970. Cesar had won his first 6-Bouts {all by Knockout}
in Mexico, before being foolishly over-matched - where he lost '2-Straight' by Knockout.

At the tail-end of 1970, Cesar moved to Los Angeles. Since then, he has gone
unbeaten in '10-Bouts' by posting a record of 8-0-2 with {4 KO's}. He is now
Managed by - Cuco Conde.

Saturday ~ November 27, 1971

Municipal Auditorium ~ Long Beach, California

"Felipe Torres Behind On Points, Records KO In 10th"

Felipe Torres rallied from the 8th Round on, and scored a Knockout with just
13-Seconds left in the bout, in the 10th and Final Round against Congolese
Lightweight - Cesar Sinda.

Things were rough for Felipe {137 lbs.} over the early going, as Sinda {133 lbs.}
scored repeatedly with fast '4-Punch' combinations, and avoided any of Felipe's hard
counters.

In Round 5, Sinda cut Felipe under his left-eye with a hard right-cross, and had
things going all his way. Cesar appeared to be on his way to an easy Decision
victory as he led {4-0} in Points after 5 Rounds of action.

Round 6 was fought on 'even' terms, as Cesar slowed the pace some, and Felipe
again waited to counter.

But in Round 7, Felipe started to fight back aggressively, and slowly started to
come on, as he backed up Cesar with stiff left-jabs over the last-minute of
the Round.

Felipe kept up the pressure on Cesar during Round 8, by scoring with hard
left-hooks to the body that took some of the steam out of Cesar.

But Sinda rallied late in the Round 8, when he shook Felipe with a sharp 'left-right'
to the nose, and then boxed nicely from mid-range by using right-hand leads
and fast left-hooks to the head.

In Round 9, Cesar again used quick one-two's to pepper Felipe before he could
counter. Cesar was in control, as Felipe was too slow with his counters and right-hand
crosses.

But Felipe again came on late, and during the last 20-Seconds of Round 9, he dug
left-hooks into Sinda's body that had the 22 year-old Congolese Lightweight
bending over to avoid the punches.

It was obvious that the African was tiring.

After 9-Rounds, Cesar Sinda had a lead on all 3 Scorecards.
* Referee .... Abe Cohen ...... 5-2
* Judge ...... George Latka ... 5-2
* Judge ...... Lee Grossman .. 6-2

In Round 10 {Final Round} >

Felipe came out, and immediately fired left-hooks into the mid-section of Cesar,
who was forced to back away. By the {1:00 Mark} it was apparent that the Congolese
fighter could not withstand Flores hard blows, and he turned side-ways to avoid
the body attacks.

But Felipe kept up the pressure, and at the {2:20 Mark} Cesar's legs buckled from
'2' hard left-hooks to the ribs by Felipe.

Then at the {2:35 Mark}, Felipe landing a crushing left-hook to Sinda's body, and
then followed with a hard right-hand to the head.

Cesar Sinda went down hard, and was counted out by Referee - Abe Cohen @ 2:47 of Round 10.
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This bout was supposed to be for the 'vacant' California State Lightweight Championship,
but Felipe Torres could not make weight and the bout was dropped from 12-Rounds to
10-Rounds.

December 28, 1971

"Felipe 'The Flash' Torres Seeks Bout With Rodolfo 'El Gato' Gonzalez"

Felipe Torres, the 'crowd-pleasing' 22 year-old Los Angeles boxer/puncher is now
ranked as the #11 WBA Lightweight and #14 WBC Lightweight.

Felipe just scored 'back-to-back' Knockout wins within 11-Days in November, by
stopping quality opponents in > Al 'Scooter' Meza and Cesar Sinda.

Felipe is now looking forward to a West-Coast Lightweight Showdown with Rodolfo
Gonzalez for early in 1972.

Felipe Torres >

"That bout should be for a World Title Eliminator, with the winner getting a
chance at either WBA or WBC Champion, who-ever he is."

Saturday ~ January 15, 1972

Municipal Auditorium ~ Long Beach, California

Torres Favored '9-5' In Long Beach Feature Bout'

Felipe Torres ~ 24-13-1 {11 KO's}
vs.
Vil Tumulak ~ 32-7-1 {16 KO's}

Felipe Torres {Age; 22 years, 7 months} will battle Filipino Lightweight -
Vil Tumulak here at the Municipal Auditorium.

Felipe 'The Flash' is looking for his 3rd-Straight win, and hopes to move up the
Lightweight ladder. The Torres Camp claim that Felipe's record is at 35-10-3
with {18 KO's}.

Vil Tumulak {Age; 28} is a former Philippine Lightweight Champion. Vil is
a 9-Year pro and has been fighting since 1963. In '40-Bouts', he has only been
stopped 3-Times.

Vil has recently relocated to Long Beach, California from his native home
in Manila, Philippines.

Tumulak who is an aggressive-puncher, recently scored an 'upset' win over talented
Jose Luis Martin Del Campo at the Olympic Auditorium on September 9, 1971.

Saturday ~ January 15, 1972

Municipal Auditorium ~ Long Beach, California

Attendance ...... 700

"Felipe Torres Edges Filipino Vil Tumulak"

In a bout between '2' fighters with similar styles, Felipe Torres edged Vil Tumulak
by a Split-Decision over 10-Rounds.

Both fighters who have the same aggressive offensive-style were anything but that over
the first 7-Rounds.

The action was lackluster, as both compact boxers were cautious and tentative,
as they parried each others punches. There were only brief exchanges, and neither
fighter exhibited any power.

Felipe Torres {135 1/2 lbs.} was looking to counter with his lethal left-hand, while
Vil Tumulak {135 lbs.} was trying to counter with his right-cross.

It was a very difficult bout to score, as both counter-punched and focused on
defense thru 7-Rounds.

But, 'All Hell Broke Loose' in Round 8.

The Filipino came out charging, and attacked Torres with a wild 'two-fisted' attack
which consisted off crunching right-crosses to the face and left-hooks directed at
Felipe's mid-section and ribs during the first-half of the session.

But at the {1:50 Mark}, Felipe acted as if he had been attacked by a hive of Bee's,
and wailed away at Tumulak with a series of lefts-and-rights. The action was
non-stop and brutal, as each fighter slugged away with everything they had until
the Bell sounded as the small crowd of 700 rose to their feet and cheered wildly.

The action was so vicious, that at the end of Round 8, both battlers retreated to
their respective corners showing scars. Vil Tumulak was bleeding from both the
nose and a cut over his right-eye. Felipe sported a left-eye that was swelling
like a balloon.

In Round 9, it was Felipe who came out 'bombing' {like Vil had started the 8th Round}.

Immediately he went after the Filipino with a volley of hard-punches, and 'staggered'
Vil with a series of left-hooks to the head. Felipe then backed up Tumulak, and sent in
rapid left-jabs to Vil's face.

But suddenly, Vil rallied and blasted away with both fists, and eventually sent Felipe
into the Ropes with a barrage. Vil then nearly sent Felipe through the Rope-strands
when he blasted him with several right-hooks to his head.

In the Final Round, both fighters met at Center-Ring, and went 'toe-to-toe' turning
the action into a wide-open slugfest. Both blasted each other with their best shots,
as the Municipal Auditorium 700 fans applauded loudly while on their feet.

Scorecards
* Referee - Larry Rozadilla ...... 6-4 {Felipe Torres}
* Judge - Geoge Latka ............ 5-4 {Felipe Torres}
* Judge - Lee Grossman .......... 5-4 {Vil Tumulak}

Reporter - Hank Hollingworth of the Independent-Press scored it {4-3} for Vil Tumulak.