Nicolino Locche vs. Alfonso Frazer ~ "WBA Champion Upset In Panama"

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Alfonso Frazer Unseats Champion - Locche ~

~ 'Shocking Upset' - Panamanian Upsets The Great Nicolino Locche ~

~ Panamanian Frazer Uses Speed And Quickness To Defeat 'El Intocable' Over 15 ~


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Alfonso Frazer >

I followed my corner's instructions, and used fast-punches from the outside. I tried to stay away
from getting in close, because Nicolino is so good there.

Right from the out-set, I knew that he couldn't match my speed. I have faster hands than him,
and my footwork was excellent, as that is what we worked on for 2-Months in preparing for this
fight.

I'd like to defend my Title here in Panama, then I'll see about going to Argentina to give Nicolino
a rematch.
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Ray Arcel {Trainer for Alfonso Frazer} >

I watched Nicolino Locche in his sparring-sessions in Panama City. His style is to come out to
Center-Ring, then back up to the ropes where he can bait you in. When you move in, he's so
strong and tricky, that he can hit you with short punches, and then spin you around before you
know what's happening.

I told Alfonso to just stand there and look at Nicolino when he backs up, and don't follow him in.
Frustrate him by staying outside. By the end of 7th Round, Nicolino was 'flustered' and had to start
chasing Alfonso. Then my guy just boxed his ears off for the next 6-Rounds and built up a big lead
heading down the stretch.

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Nicolino Locche >

I have no excuses. The Panamanian was the better fighter. He stayed outside, and kept away
from me.

He does have quick feet, and it was difficult to try and catch him. I really didn't have my best
equipment in Panama, as I was out-of-rhythm and couldn't get my punches off.

I'll get my Title back, when we have a rematch in Argentina.