Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

[Bill Paxtom]

November 26, 1971 {UPI}

~ Promoter Warns Of WBC's Fate ~

Venezuelan - Ramiro Machado Says That ,The WBC Is Digging Its Own Grave. ~

Venezuelan Boxing Promoter - Ramiro Machado warned today that the World Boxing Council
may be 'digging-its-own-grave'.

With the recent series of WBC-sanctioned bouts, many of the Decisions have been 'highly
controversial' in many of the big bouts.

Ramiro Machado >
"The WBC is on its way out. The Mexico City based Boxing Council has been filled with
corruption. And it will soon disappear."

Ramiro Machado's own fighter {WBA Champion - Antonio Gomez} lost a 'disputed' last Saturday
{November 20th} in Monterrey, Mexico > and with numerous WBC Officials in attendance.

Ramiro Machado >
"The WBC is digging its own grave, and if it continues through its lack-of-seriousness and organization
it will die in Mexico City."

"They conceal absurd Decisions, have outright robberies in bouts with World Titles at stake, and also
have hidden Ratings."

"I can understand a 'local Decision' can take place in some bouts, as it happens all over the World.
But if you look closely, you will notice that all of them have been bouts that were 'sponsored' by
the WBC."

"Take a look at the bout between the WBC Champion - Pedro Carrasco and Challenger - Mando Ramos
in Madrid, Spain on November 5th. An outright 'robbery' of the tallest order. That bout is the 'negation'
of boxing."