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    Default Re: Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

    ~ Shozo Saijo vs. Antonio Gomez ~

    After a 'wild' Round 3, which could easily be nominated for 'Round of the Year'

    Round 4

    Was relatively mild, as both fighters fought cautiously, and were now wary of each other's
    power.

    The Champion {Shozo Saijo} used a long left-jab, and movement.



    The Challenger {Antonio Gomez} was content to send out a left-jab while leaping forward,
    and then going low to avoid any counters.

    Round 4 ......... {5-5} > 'Even'

    Scorecards thru 4-Rounds >
    * Referee - Alfredo Garzo ........ 20-17 > {Antonio Gomez}
    * Judge - Takeo Ugo .............. 20-17 > {Antonio Gomez}
    * Judge - Yusaka Yoshida ....... 20-19 > {Antonio Gomez}
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Round 5

    Both come out to Center-Ring, and jab while circling each other. Antonio is up on his toes, and is
    moving well.

    Shozo is loading up, looking for 'one-punch'. Antonio sneaks in '2' left-jabs at the {0:13 Mark}.

    Antonio is now bopping on his toes, and then bending low. Shozo flicks out '2' left-jabs at the {0:18 Mark}.

    Both are still at Center-Ring. Shozo scores with a good left-jab at the {0:24 Mark}. Antonio continues to
    'bob-and-weave'.

    Antonio is short with a left-jab at the {0:36 Mark}. Shozo comes back with a sharp left-jab that snaps
    Antonio's head back.

    Antonio counters with a good left-hand at the {0:38 Mark}, but misses with a second jab. Both exchange
    left-jabs at the {0:44 Mark}.

    Antonio goes 'flat-footed' at the {0:47 Mark}, and is looking to drop in the right-hand.

    Shozo stays outside and jabs. Antonio counters with his own left-jab at the {0:54 Mark}.

    Both are still at Center-Ring at the {1:02 Mark}.

    Both fighters still look 'fresh' and sharp.

    At the {1:04 Mark}, Shozo comes in with a right-hand lead, and a wide left-hook, as Antonio
    ducks to low to avoid them.

    The Champion is still throwing good punches with power.

    Both fighters circle 360* at Center-Ring at the {1:14 Mark}. Then the Champion comes in with
    a right-hand lead.

    Shozo misses with a follow-up wild right-hand.

    Antonio catches the Champion with a counter right-hand to the belly at the {1:18 Mark}, then
    comes back with a long left-jab to the head.

    Both are look for an opening at the {1:24 Mark}, while at Center-Ring.

    Antonio sends out a 'sharp' left-jab at the {1:26 Mark}.

    Shozo makes his move, and comes forward with a left-jab, but has his right-hand too low.

    At the {1:27 Mark}, Antonio times Shozo coming in, and unloads with a 'vicious' right-cross
    to his chin. The Champion goes down hard at Center-Ring.

    Shozo is 'dpwn' at Center-Ring at the {1:28 Mark}. At the '2-Count' he rolls on his back over
    on his back and puts hjs gloves by the side of his head. At the'7-Count' he slowly gets up
    as Referee - Alfredo Garzo continues to count.

    At the '8-Count' {1:36 Mark} Shozo Saijo rises, but he is 'badly dazed'. But Shoz tells the
    Referee > "I'm ready to go.".

    At the {1:40 Mark}, Shozo steps forward, but his legs nearly give ot as he slightly stumbles.

    Antonio, who was in the front-right 'Netraull-Corner' comes charging in, and starts firing
    away with a right to the body, and a 'left-right' uppercut to the 'dazed' Champion's chin.

    At the {1:43 Mark}, the Champion reels sideways to the back-center Ropes, as Antonio
    slams in a right-hook to the head and short left-hook to the head.

    Shozo is 'badly hurt' now.

    Antonio then 'blasts' the Champion with a 'big' right-hand to the chin. Shozo 'crashes' to the
    canvas 'and he is down again' along the back Ropes at the {1:46 Mark}.



    Shozo has his left-hand over the middle Ropes strand, and pulls himself up at the '2-Count'
    {1:48 Mark}.

    Shozo walks over to the back-right Corner {his own Corner}, and takes the 'Mandatory 8-Count'.

    At the {1:56 Mark} he is ready to go on.

    Shozo moves out to Center-Ring as Antonio comes in 'winging' a left-hook to the head. At the
    {2:00 Mark}, Shozo 'stumbles' backwards to the right-back Ring area and into the Ropes.

    Antonio is relentless with his attack, and fires in a fast '6-Punch' combination with >
    > a right to the body ~ a 'double' left to the head ~ a right to the head ~ a right uppercut to the head ~
    and a left-hook to the chin.

    The Champion - Shozo Saijo 'crashes to the canvas a '3rd-time' at the {2:07 Mark}.

    The bout is over, as the '3 Knockdown Rule' is in effect.
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 05-01-2015 at 04:47 PM.

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    Thursday ~ September 2, 1971

    Tokyo, Japan

    ~ Antonio Gomez Captures The WBA Featherweight Championship ~

    Antonio Gomez of Venezuela is lifted by his handlers after scoring a Knockout at
    2:07 of Round 5 over Champion - Shozo Saijo of Japan.


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    Default Re: Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

    Thursday ~ September 2, 1971

    ~ After Bout Comments ~

    Antonio Gomez >

    "The Japanese Champion {Shozo Saijo} is still a good fighter. He has the biggest heart of
    any fighter that I have ever faced."

    "I had him down in the 3rd-Round, with the best short right-hook that I have ever thrown.
    I don't know how he got up. Not only that, he fought back even harder after the knockdown."

    "He's still a good fighter. He's fast and keeps coming."

    "I have no scratches on me. I am happy with the way I fought, for my 'Wife' and '6' children.
    I want to keep the Title for 3-Years, to make a lot of money before I retire in {1974}."

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Shozo Saijo >

    "Antonio had too much speed for me tonight. He also was ducking-and-weaving, and that threw
    me off. But, I have no excuses. He beat me fair and square."

    "I want to fight him again. Hopefully within 4-Months. I guess I will have to go to Caracas, Venezuela
    as the Challenger {this time}."

    "I'm having trouble getting down to Featherweight {126 lbs.}. I think I can make that weight
    only 'one more time'. After that, it's up to the Super-Featherweights {130 lbs.}."
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    Default Re: Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

    September 1971

    ~ El Campeon del Mundo Pluma ~

    ~ WBA Featherweight Champion ~

    ~ Antonio Gomez ~

    Age ................. 26 years, 0 months
    Home............... Cumana, Venezuela > {Northeast Venezuela, a Port-City along the Caribbean Sea}
    Nickname ........ 'El Leon de Cumana'
    Won Title ........ September 2, 1971 > {KO 5 over Shozo Saijo}
    Record ............ 35-2-0 {17 KO's}

    Height ............ 5' 6"
    Reach ............. 67"
    Stance ............ Orthodox
    Style ............... Boxer/Puncher {A quick-fisted boxer, who has good power}
    Best Punch ...... Right-Cross
    Hand Speed ..... Very Good
    Power .............. Good {Both, with a right-cross and left-hook}
    Ring General .... Very Good
    Strength .......... Very Good
    Defense ........... Very Good {Elusive, with a 'bob-and-weave'}
    Chin ................ Excellent

    Promoter ........ Ramiro Machado ~ {Venezuela}
    Trainer ........... Hely 'Ely' Montes ~ {Venezuela}
    Co-Manager .... Willie Ketchum ~ {USA}

    Largest Fight Purse ....... { $15,000 } versus Shozo Saijo for the 'WBA Featherweight Championship'

    * Married, with '6' Children

    * Occupation {Primary}.......... Professional Boxer
    * Occupation {Secondary} ..... Professional Fisherman

    Antonio Gomez >

    I have been a Fisherman since I was {Age; 12}. In 1957 I started working on the Family Boat, as
    we had a fantastic business, and still do. We live on the north side of Cumana, near the Caribbean
    Sea. And we have '3' Fishing boats. We love the Sea.

    I also 'Dive-for-Pearls'. I can reach depths of 60'. That is how I get my upper-body strength, and
    endurance {lung expansion}.

    I once found a Pearl that was worth $500 {2015 value = $3200}. Yes I sold it, and bought a car.
    But usually, I can make $150 each weekend by 'Diving for Pearls'.

    But now, I'm a Boxing World Champion.





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    1971

    ~ Ring 'KO' Mundial ~

    On September 17, 1971

    The WBA {World Boxing Association} voted Antonio Gomez as 'Boxer of the Month'.



    [I][/~ WBA Ratings ~I]

    *** Antonio Gomez
    #1 . Eder Jofre
    #2 . Ernesto Marcel
    #3 . Kuniaki Shibata > {WBC Champion}
    #4 . Shozo Saijo
    #5 . Godfrey Stevens
    #6 . Vicente Saldivar
    #7 . Tarban Ben Hassen
    #8 . Frankie Crawford
    #9 . Jose Legra
    #10. Jose Smecca
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    Default Re: Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

    Saturday ~ November 6, 1971

    Nuevo Circo {New Circus} ~ Caracas, Venezuela

    * Antonio Gomez ~ 35-2-0 {17 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 127 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 2 months}
    vs.
    * Jose Smecca ~ 41-9-8 {21 KO's} ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ 128 3/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 35 years, 10 months}
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~ The Skinny ~

    This was supposed to be Antono Gomez' 1st-Title Defense, and his 'home-coming' bout
    as a Champion from Venezuela, only 2-Months after defeating Shozo Saijo in Japan to
    capture the Title.

    This bout was originally scheduled for October 29th, but the bout was pushed back 1-Week.

    It was also supposed to be for the WBA Featherweight Championship, but Jose Smecca could not
    make weight, so it was changed to a 'non-title' bout.
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~ The Skinny II ~

    Jose Smecca is the #10 WBA-ranked Featherweight. The 16-year veteran Argentinian, is a true
    Professional, who is tall at {5' 7 1/2"} and brings with him a long 70" Reach.

    Jose is a smooth boxing technician, with a good left jab and who is also a smart counter-puncher.

    Jose has been the Argentinian Featherweight Champion since March 9, 1968 {3 1/2 years}, who has
    gone 'unbeaten' {8-0-3} over his last 11-Bouts.

    As a side note {Brotherly Love} > Jose fought Antonio's older brother {Pedro Gomez} to a 10-Round
    'Draw' back on September 6, 1968 in Caracas, Venezuela.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~ The Deal ~

    Jose Smecca signed for this bout on October 22nd, so he has only had a 'short time' to prepare. Jose
    who started to train while weighing in at 138 lbs., could only get down to 128 3/4 lbs.

    So, the bout is a 'non-title' bout. Obviously if Jose wins, he will get a Championship Bout within
    60-Days, and with ample time to get ready.
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    Saturday ~ November 6, 1971

    ~ Antonio Gomez Halts Argentinian In 7, In 'Non-Title' Bout ~

    WBA Featherweight Champion - Antonio Gomez took apart veteran Argentinian
    Jose Smecca and halted his opponent in Round 7 by a TKO.

    Fighting in front of 12,000 Venezuelans at the Nuevo Circo, Gomez {127 1/4 lbs.}
    battered the Smecca {128 3/4 lbs.} with a series of combinations, forcing the
    Referee - Alex Bricenas to call a halt to bout at 2:02 of Round 7.

    The bout got off to a slow start, as both fighter spent the first 3 Rounds circling, by
    exhibiting an excellent defense, much like the {art of fencing}.

    The Argentinian was the first to attack, and in Round 4 the taller Smecca scored with
    his long left-jab, as Gomez did his 'bob-and-weave' to stay low.

    But the Venezuelan opened up in the next Round {Round 5}, and put heavy-pressure
    on his opponent by jabbing his way, and hitting the body with hooks while in close.

    Gomez had a solid Round 6 as well, as he tagged Smecca with several right-hand leads
    to send him backwards and covering up.

    In Round 7, it was all Gomez, as he battered the Argentinian with left-hooks to the head
    and right-crosses to the chin.

    By the {1:00 Mark}, Smecca was bleeding from the mouth and was covering up along
    the Ropes. At the {1:30 Mark} Gomez caught the Argentinian with a double left-hook to
    the chin and a short right-cross to the jaw.

    Smecca went down to one-knee, and took a '7-Count' before rising. But the Argentinian
    wanted to continue.

    But 20-Seconds later, the Argentinian was 'defenseless' on the Ropes, as Gomez was
    sending in a barrage of punches on Smecca, when the Referee smartly called a halt to
    the bout.

    Antonio Gomez received a Fight Purse of { $20,000 } for his 'non-title' effort.

    Jose Smecca received { $5000 } plus expenses.
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