Jose Manuel Urtain vs. Jose 'King' Roman ~ 'Dramatic Battle in Puerto Rico'

[Bill Paxtom]

Monday ~ April 3, 1972

Hiram Bithorn Stadium ~ San Juan, Puerto Rico

Promoter ~ Larry Cruz

Attendance ~ {9130}

'Tale of the Tape'

Jose 'King' Roman {Puerto Rico}
Age.......... 25 years, 4 months
Height...... 5' 10"
Reach...... 72"
Weight..... 192 lbs.
Record..... 39-7-1 {18 KO's}
Rank........ #17

Jose 'King' Roman has steadily improved over the past 3 1/2 years. Since January 1969,
Jose has gone 22-2-0 with {11 KO's}.

His only losses over that time, was a close 10-Round Decision to Jack Bodell in the
United Kingdom on July 14, 1969, and a recent 10-Round Split-Decision loss to Robie Haris
on October 29, 1971 in California.

Jose is a muscular and fast-handed boxer, who has a solid left-jab and works well to the
body with both hands.

Jose is managed by 'Honest' Bill Daly, and is trained by Al Braverman.
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Jose Manuel Urtain {Spain}
Age......... 28 years, 11 months
Height..... 5' 11"
Reach...... 74"
Weight..... 196 lbs.
Record..... 39-3-2 {37 KO's}
Rank........ #16

Jose Manuel Urtain {'El Tigre de Cestona'} is both the European and Spanish Heavyweight
Champion.

Jose, who is the {7-2 Betting Favorite}, is managed by Puerto Rican based - Yamil Chade.

The Spaniard is hoping that a win here will catapult him into a World Heavyweight Championship
bout with Champion - Joe Frazier for mid-1972.

Jose will rely on his brute-strength and power-house punches which compliment his slugging-style.

Jose has been guaranteed a $25,000 Fight Purse.

Jose, who has been campaigning since July 1968 {3 3/4 years} will be fighting for the 1st time
outside of Europe.

Jose Manuel Urtain >

"I hope that I get a fair Decision if it goes the distance. There will be '3' Puerto Rican Officials
scoring this bout."

"I have to be honest. I have been here for 2-Weeks, and I cannot get a decent sparring mate.
There is not one good Heavyweight here on this island."