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

[Bill Paxtom]

Felipe 'The Flash' Torres

'A Good West-Coast Kid'

Interview from 1976

> What happened after you defeated Ray Vega in Mexico City on May 10, 1969 >

Well, I had hurt my right-hand in that bout. But, they wanted me back for another
'Main Event' bout right away. But the problem was, that I couldn't throw a right-hand
without any power because of the throbbing-pain.

My Doctor told me that I had to take at least 2-Months off for the cracked-bone to heal.

But on a good note, on July 26, 1969 - the 'new' WBA Ratings came out for Lightweight,
and there I was at #10.

**** Mando Ramos
#1 .. Ismael Laguna
#2 .. Carlos Teo Cruz
#3 .. Carlos Hernandez
#4 .. Eugenio Espinoza
#5 .. Ken Buchanan
#6 .. Pedro Carrasco
#7 .. Arturo Lomelli
#8 .. Frank Narvaez
#9 .. Yoshiaki Numata
#10 . Felipe Torres