Nicolino Locche ~ 'Comeback 1975'

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ September 13, 1975

Estadia Olympia ~ Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Argentina

Attendance ..... { 4000 }

{20} Nicolino Locche - 111-4-14 {14 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 141 lbs. ~ {Age; 36 years, 0 months}
vs.
{NR} Omar Zarza - 21-9-7 {5 KO's} ~ 5' 9" ~ 147 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 11 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Nicolino Locche will be having his 2nd-Bout during his comeback, just 5-Weeks after his
1st win.

Omar Hermelindo Zarza is called 'The Bulldog', as he is a tough-and-durable fighter who
mauls his opponents.

Zarza, a Welterweight, has never been stopped or dropped in '37-Bouts' over his 3 1/2 year
career.
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~ Nicolino Locche Wins Decision Over Tough 'Bulldog' Zarza ~

Nicolino Locche was forced to work hard against the tough-brawler Omar Zarza. The
36 year-old Locche, used his defensive-skills early, to avoid the hard-charges of the strong
Zarxza, who 'bull-dogged' his way inside and mauled the little former-Champion,
especially in Rounds 2 and 3.

Locche did get tagged a few times by looping right-hands which swelled his left-cheek,
but the former-Champion was never hurt by his opponents punches.

Locche put together a solid effort in Rounds 4 and 6, as he rocked Zarza back with
solid left-hooks to the chin.

Both fighters brought the crowd of { 4000 } to their feet in Round 7, as both slugged
it out at Center-Ring.

Locche exhibited his masterful defensive-wizardry in Rounds 8 and 9, as Zarza swung
but missed with nearly every punch he threw, while Locche countered with quick
left-hands.

The former Champion was very effective in the Final Round, as he peppered the tiring
Zarza with light left-jabs and right-hands to the face.

Scorecards
* 198-196 - {4-2-4 in Rounds}
* 198-195 - {5-2-3 in Rounds}
* 198-195 - {5-2-3 in Rounds}

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ October 18, 1975

Estadio Luna Park ~ Buenos Aires, Argentina

Attendance ..... { 13,800 }

{15} Nicolino Locche - 112-4-14 {14 KO"s] ~ 5' 6" ~ 141 lbs. ~ {Age; 36 years, 1 month}
vs.
{25} Jimmy Heair - 42-6-0 {23 KO's} ~ 5' 8" ~ 140 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 3 months}

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~ The Skinny ~

Nicolino Locche goes for win #3 in his comeback run.

'Irish' Jimmy Heair is a tough-kid, who was ranked as the #1 Lightweight in May 1974. But,
Jimmy has gone 9-6-0 in his last '15-Bouts', and has fallen down to #25 WBA in the
Light-Welterweight Division.

But, Jimmy is still a 'name opponent', and Fight Promoter - Carlos 'Tito' Lectoure had to cough
up { $10,000 } plus expenses to get the Houston-based American to come here.
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~ Locche Dominates American Over 10 Rounds ~

~ Jimmy Heair Loses Decision in Argentina

~ Nicolino Sensacional ~

Former WBA Light-Welterweight Champion - Nicolino Locche dominated from the Opening Round,
and won a one-sided 10-Round Decision over American 'Irish' Jimmy Heair.

The 36 year-old Argentinian sent the 23 year-old American reeling to the Ropes several times
during the first 5-Rounds, after delivering hard left-hooks and right-crosses to Heair's face.

Below, Nicolino exhibiting his famous 'pose-and-tease' defensive-wizardry in front of
Jimmy Heair in Round 5.



But the visiting American did not stop trying, and rallied by landing several good blows into Locche's
face in Rounds 6 and 7.

But just as Heair gained momentum, Locche came 'whizzing' back with fast '2-Punch' combinations to take
control in Round 8, as well as having the upper-hand during the last 2-Rounds.

Scorecards
* 198-194 - {6-2-2 in Rounds}
* 198-193 - {7-2-1 in Rounds}
* 198-194 - {6-2-2 in Rounds}

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ October 18, 1975

Estadio Luna Park ~ Buenos Aires, Argentina

Attendance ..... { 13,800 }

{15} Nicolino Locche - 112-4-14 {14 KO"s] ~ 5' 6" ~ 141 lbs. ~ {Age; 36 years, 1 month}
vs.
{25} Jimmy Heair - 42-6-0 {23 KO's} ~ 5' 8" ~ 140 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 3 months}

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~ The Skinny ~

Nicolino Locche goes for win #3 in his comeback run.

'Irish' Jimmy Heair is a tough-kid, who was ranked as the #1 Lightweight in May 1974. But,
Jimmy has gone 9-6-0 in his last '15-Bouts', and has fallen down to #25 WBA in the
Light-Welterweight Division.

But, Jimmy is still a 'name opponent', and Fight Promoter - Carlos 'Tito' Lectoure had to cough
up { $10,000 } plus expenses to get the Houston-based American to come here.
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~ Locche Dominates American Over 10 Rounds ~

~ Jimmy Heair Loses Decision in Argentina

~ Nicolino Sensacional ~

Former WBA Light-Welterweight Champion - Nicolino Locche dominated from the Opening Round,
and won a one-sided 10-Round Decision over American 'Irish' Jimmy Heair.

The 36 year-old Argentinian sent the 23 year-old American reeling to the Ropes several times
during the first 5-Rounds, after delivering hard left-hooks and right-crosses to Heair's face.

But the visiting American did not stop trying, and rallied by landing several good blows into Locche's
face in Rounds 6 and 7.

But just as Heair gained momentum, Locche came 'whizzing' back with fast '2-Punch' combinations to take
control in Round 8, as well as having the upper-hand during the last 2-Rounds.

Scorecards
* 198-194 - {6-2-2 in Rounds}
* 198-193 - {7-2-1 in Rounds}
* 198-194 - {6-2-2 in Rounds}

Ron Swanson

You're forgetting,

That Nicolino loved to box in the Ring, and display his defensive-wizardry.

He loved to hear the crowds cheer, when he bopped-and-weaved, as well as putting his
hands behind his back, enticing his opponent to throw a punch.

Nicolino Loved The Sport of Boxing...........

[Bill Paxtom]

November 24, 1975

~ Nicolino Locche Returns To 'Ring Magazine' Top 10 ~

*** Antonio Cervantes {WBA Champion}
#1 . Adolfo Viruet
#2 . Hector Thompson
#3 . Monroe Brooks
#4 . Saensak Muangsurin {WBC Champion}
#5 . Lou Bizzarro
#6 . Esteban Dejesus
#7 . Leonico Ortiz
#8 . Cemal Kamaci
#9 . Nicolino Locche
#10. Carlos Maria Giminez

Nicolino Locche, who has won '3' straight in his comeback run since August 9th, has
also been slotted at #9 WBA in the Light-Welterweight Division.

[Bill Paxtom]

Friday ~ December 19, 1975

Polideportivo Municipal ~ Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina

Attendance ... { 4100 }

{9} Nicolino Locche - 113-3-14 {14 KO's} ~ 141 lbs. ~ {Age; 36 years, 3 months}
vs.
{NR} Obdulio Rogelio Zarza - 19-10-4 {11 KO's} ~ 146 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 3 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Nicolino, who is now ranked as the #9 WBA and 'Ring Magazine' Light-Welterweight goes
for his 4th-straight win.

Nicilono is taking on a very tough Welterweight in Obdulio Rggelio Zarza.

Zarza has scored '2' upsets over highly-touted Cordoba Welterweight Champion
Mario E. Miranda, by scoring a {KO 10} on November 7, 1975 and another {KO 10}
previously, back on August 8, 1975.
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~ Nicolino 'El Intocable', Scores Another Win ~

Former WBA Light-Welterweight Champion - Nicolino Locche scored a convincing 10-Round
Decision win over rugger Welterweight - Obdulio Zarza.

After Zarza had a good 1st-Round where he out-hit the 36 year-old Locche with lefts-and-rights,
Locche picked up the action during Round 2, and peppered the rough-acting Zarza with left-jabs
and counter-right-hand leads.

Locche dominated the next 3-Rounds, as he had Zarza completely be-fuddled and backing
away.

Then, Locche put on a 'defensive-show' during the middle-Rounds {5, 6 and 7} as he dropped his
hands and let Zarza swing at him. Locche did his 'bend-and-bob', and was not hit by a single-punch.

After the little Champion was done 'playing', he went back to out-boxing his opponent with an
assortment of left-hands over the last 3-Rounds to win the 10-Round bout going away.

Scorecards
* 199-191 - {9-1-0 in Rounds}
* 199-192 - {8-1-1 in Rounds}
* 199-192 - {8-1-1 in Rounds}

[Bill Paxtom]

Sunday ~ January 4, 1976

Nicolino Locche was supposed to face his former conqueror - Alfonso 'Peppermint' Frazer
in 6-Days on Saturday - January 10th at Esatdio Luna Park.

Alfonso Frazer had defeated Nicolino 4-Years earlier {March 10, 1972} in an 'upset' to
capture the WBA Light-Welterweight Championship.

The Panamanian, though still a good boxer, had lost his WBA Title in December 1972,
and had gone 7-7-0 in his last '14-Bouts' over the past 3 years while being stopped
'4-Times'.

The 28 year-old Panamanian was riding a record of 37-11-1 {27 KO's}, and was coming
off a {L Dec 10} to 'talented' Colombian - Emelinao Villa on October 28, 1972.

Alfonso was brought in to Buenos Aires, with a promise of $7500 for his fight purse.

But, when Alfonso and his Handler got to Buenos Aires, the fight promoters told the
Panamanian that he would have to take a {-$2000 cut} in his fight purse, from $7500
to $5500.

Alfonso refused the lower offer, and returned home to Panama.

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ January 17, 1976

Estadio Luna Park ~ Buenos Aires, Argentina

Attendance ....... { 14,100 }
Gate Receipts ... { $66,000 }

{9} Nicolino Locche - 114-4-14 {14 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 140 lbs. ~ {Age; 36 years, 3 months}
vs.
{4} Emiliano Villa - 23-1-1 {11 KO's} ~ 5' 9 1/2" ~ 140 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 0 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Nicolino Locche is going for his 5th-Straight' win. The winner here, has been promised a Title Bout
with WBA Champion - Antonio Cervantes.

Emiliano Villa is a 12-Day replacement fighter, filling in for former WBA Champion - Alfonso Frazer
who walked out back on January 4th.

Emiliano who is ranked at #4 WBA, is a talented tall-and-lanky southpaw boxer, and is highly-regarded
back in Colombia, where he has been the Colombian Light-Welterweight Champion since October 1974.

Emiliano also has a recent victory {October 28, 1975} over Alfonso Frazer.

Emiliano is Managed by Ramiro Machado and Trained by Tabanito Sanz.
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~ Nicolino, Hasta En El Infierno ~

A very close and 'Heated Contest in in Hell' as the 36 year-old veteran 'Magician' had to pull
every trick out of his 'Hat' to stall off the fast-charging 23 year-old Colombian southpaw.

Locche, fighting with a {3 1/2" Height} and {4" Reach} disadvantage was forced to fight
off the Ropes during the early Rounds, where he counter-punched Emiliano as he got in close
during Rounds 1, 2 and 3.

During the middle-Rounds, the bout moved to Center-Ring, where the young Colombian
used his fast hands and quick 'right-left' punches to out-speed the older Argentinian.

In Round 7, Locche rallied and put together a 'solid-effort', as he raked the youngster over
with a series of left-hooks and '2-Punch' flurries to the head.

The last 3-Rounds were 'Fought-in-Hell', as both fighters slugged it out as a sell-out crowd
of 14,000+ cheered with roars.

The Colombian stayed busy with his fast-hand '2-Punch' flurries, while Locche was winging
in wide-hooks to the head of his young opponent.

Scorecards
* 196-195 > {5-4-1 in Rounds}
* 197-196 > {4-3-3 in Rounds}
* 197-196 > {4-3-3 in Rounds}

Fight Purses
* Nicolino Lcche ..... { $22,000 } = 33.33% of the Gate
* Emiliano Villa ........ { $8000 }