Nicolino Locche ~ "The Comeback"

[Bill Paxtom]

August 21, 1972

~ Nicolino Locche Injures Finger, Forced To Pull Out Of Championship Bout ~

While training in Mendoza, Argentina for his upcoming September 2nd bout and rematch
with now Champion - Alfonso Frazer.

Nicolino suffered an injury {cracked bone} to the fore-finger in his right-hand. Nicolino will
require 2-Weeks rest, before resuming his final training preparation.

The Championship Bout will be pushed back 2-Weeks to September 16th, and the venue will
be switched from Panama City, Panama to San Salvador, El Salvador.
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September 10, 1972

~ Nicolino Locche Asks For Another Delay ~

The damaged bone in Nicolino Locche's fore-finger in his right-hand has not healed since he
suffered the injury on August 21st.

The Argentinian was to challenge WBA Champion - Alfonso Frazer on Saturday - September 16th
in San Salvador, El Salvador in an attempt to regain his Championship.

The former Champion has asked the WBA to permit him another delay of {3-Weeks}, and to
re-schedule the bout for October 7th.