Rockin' Robin vs Tiger Tony. Great Fight.

[Bill Paxtom]

The Skinny

It was billed as a Lightweight Bout by CBS.

But Tony Baltazar's handlers {Frank Baltazar Sr. and Jimmy Montoya} asked for a 2 lb. carry over, as Tony was
having some trouble getting down to 135 lbs.

Robin Blake's handlers {Dave Gorman and Joe Barrientes} agreed with the request, with the maximum weight
set at 137 lbs.

Tale of the Tape {CBS-TV}

* Tony Baltazar...... 137 lbs.
* Robin Blake ........ 136 1/4 lbs.

Robin was listed at 5' 11" and with a 69 1/2" Reach, and was ranked #3 WBA at Lightweight.

Tony was listed at 5' 8", and with a 67 1/2" reach, and was ranked #15 WBC at Lightweight.

Note; Tony Baltazar was actually {5' 5 1/2"}