Alfonso Zamora vs. Jorge Lujan ~ November 19, 1977 ~ 'What An Upset'

[Bill Paxtom]

November 19, 1977

WBA Bantamweight Championship

Sports Arena ~ Los Angeles, California

Alfonso Zamora ~ {Mexico City, Mexico}
* WBA Bantamweight Champion

> Nickname ... 'El Toro'
> Manager ..... Manuel 'El Chilero' Carrillo

> Record ....... 29-1-0 {29 KO's}
> Age ............ 23 years, 9 months
> Height ........ 5' 3"
> Reach ......... 65"
> Weight ....... 118 lbs.

> Stance ....... Orthodox
> Style .......... Aggressive Slugger
> Forte .......... Knockout Artist ~ Heavy Hands



Alfonso Zamora {Mexico City. Mexico} had been the WBA Bantamweight Champion since March 14, 1975
{2 years, 8 months}.

Alfonso was the 'youngest' ever fighter to win a World Championship {Age; 21 years, 1 month} when
he won the WBA Bantamweight Championship on March 14, 1975.

Alfonso has been a Professional for only {4 years, 7 months}, and is regarded as one of the hardest
hitters in all of boxing.

This would be Alfonso's 5th Title Defense. But the WBA Champion had last successfully defended
his Title 13-Months earlier, back on October 16, 1976.

The Bad >
Alfonso had last fought 7-Months earlier {April 23, 1977} when he was 'blitzed' by a {L TKO 4} to
WBC Bantamweight Champion - Carlos Zarate in a 'non-title' bout.

The Skinny >
Alfonso was heavily favored here, and was listed as a {10-1} Betting-Favorite.

But, 'the skinny' circulating around town was, that Alfonso had lost his desire {fire} for Boxing, and
had not been the same in Training Sessions. The devastating loss to Carlos Zarate {7-Months earlier}
had completely destroyed Alfonso's confidence.