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

[Bill Paxtom]

July 1972

~ The Defensive Myth Of The Gaucho ~

Venezualan Boxing Journalist > 'El Panama American' > Delio Amado Leon

The great defensive-wizardy of 'El Intocable' can no longer be the Argentinian's
only way to win.

The lack of punching power and age has caught up to Nicolino Locche. He is now
too slow to deliver his once quick counters. Nicolono was 'lackadasical' in his bout
the young fast-handed Panamanian - Alfonso Frazer 3-Months ago in Panama.

In that March 10th bout, the 32 year-old Nicolino lost precious time in the early going,
as he let the Challenger take control of the bout and capture most of the first-half Rounds.
And Locche was unable to decipher the Panamanian's awkward style, and many times
was on the receiving end of a fast 'left-right' to the face.

In the most important middle-Rounds {8th thru 11th}, Frazer targeted Nicolino's
arms, and sapped all the strength out of Locche's muscles. The muscular Champion
who has natural brute-strength was not able to take advantage of his vast experience
against the fleet-footed Frazer.

With the bout on his side, the Panamanian still had respect for the aging Champion
over the last 4-Rounds, and always kept his distance.

Respected Boxing Trainer - Carlos Cruz stated that Nicolino has 'too much age', and is
now too slow to compete with the younger, sleeker and faster Challengers in the
Light-Welterweight Division.