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

    Saturday ~ February 5, 1972

    Maestranza Cesar Giron 'Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

    ~ WBA Featherweight Championship Bout Set For Tonight ~

    WBA Champion - Antonio Gomez of {Cumana, Venezuela} will be fighting in front
    of over 10,000 Venezuelan's tonight.

    The Champion will making his 1st-Defense of the Title he won on September 2, 1971
    {5-Months ago} by scoring a {KO 5} over Champion - Shozo Saijo in Tokyo, Japan.

    Antonio Gomez is a {3-1} Betting-Favorite to retain his Title over a 'pesky-and-quick'
    Mexican by the name of Raul Martinez Mora.

    Antonio Gomez >
    "I will win by a clear victory. There will be no decision. I will win by a Knockout by the 7th Round.
    My right-hand will end this bout."

    Raul Martinez Mora >
    "I have confidence in getting the Title. My training has been timed for me to be at my best when
    I get into the Ring tonight."

    "I feel that I will win by a 'close-breath' {whisker}. I will beat him {Antonio Gomez} the same way
    that I beat him the first time, by boxing smart and avoiding exchanges."

    "Imagine, winning the Crown would be the 'most beautiful' thing that could happen. I would return
    home to Mexico City as a 'National Hero'. I will not let this opportunity pass."

    Fight Purses >
    * Antonio Gomez ........ $50,000
    * Raul Martinez Mora .... $5000 {Plus the Television Rights to Mexico}
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    Default Re: Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

    Saturday ~ February 5, 1972

    Maestranza 'Cesar Giron Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

    ~WBA Featherweight Championship ~

    Attendance ..... { 12,000 } 'Sell-Out'

    'WBA Champion' - Antonio Gomez - 37-3-0 {18 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 125 1/2 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 4 months}
    vs.
    #10 WBA - Raul Martinez Mora - 34-4-0 {17 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 124 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 11 months}
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~ Antonio Gomez Retains Crown By KO In 7th ~

    WBA Featherweight Champion - Antonio Gomez made the '1st' Title defense of his crown, and scored a
    Knockout over 'pesky' Challenger - Raul Martinez Mora at {1:34} of Round 7.

    Fighting in front of over { 12,000 } Venezuelans in Maracay {approximately 120 Miles away from Caracas},
    the Champion bombarded his Challenger in Round 7.

    The bout started off quietly, as neither fighter made an aggressive move during the first 2-Rounds, as each
    feinted, and parried each others left-jabs.

    But in Round 3 there was an explosion, as the Champion came out very aggressively and started bombing away,
    as he sent the 'defensive stylist' Mora reeling to the Ropes.

    Just past the {1:40 Mark}, the Champion caught the Mexican with a 'left-uppercut' and 'right-cross' to the chin,
    dropping him to his knee's for a '4-Count'. But the gritty Challenger was up and came back swinging.

    But again the Champion had too much power, and dropped Mora again at the {2:28 Mark} with a right-hook
    to the chin. Still the Challenger got up at the '5-Count', and Referee - Luis Salbaran allowed the bout to continue.

    In Round 4, the Champion came out looking to finish it, as the { 12,000 ] fans inside the 'Bull Ring' cheered
    for their Hero to end it. But the 'cagey' Challenger got on the 'fast lane', and Mora 'circled-and-moved' while
    staying outside and away from the powerful-swinging Champion while using a tight-defense.

    In Round 5, the Mexican again stayed on the outside and used his 'tight-defense' to avoid the Champion's
    heavy-hands. But very late in the Round, the Challenger got 'brazen' and actually traded with the Champion
    at Center-Ring, and held his own throughout the last 30-Seconds of the session.

    Again in Round 6, Mora decided to fight-back, rather than to jab-and-run. Again, The Challenger held his own
    with the harder-hitting Venezuelan, as each traded good punches.

    In Round 7, again the fighters 'stood-and-traded', as the action was 'fairly-even' over the first 1:00.

    Just past the {1:00 Mark}, both fighters went 'toe-to-toe' at Center-Ring, then suddenly Raul Martinez Mora stopped
    punching, and moved back to the Ropes after an 'interesting' exchange of blows.

    The Champion then stepped in, and sent in some 'heavy-blows' on the Challenger, then came in with a 'tremendous'
    right-hand into the 'belly' of the Challenger.

    Raul Martinez Mora went down on his side, and stayed there as he was counted out at {1:34} of Round 7
    by Referee - Luis Salbaran.
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 05-07-2015 at 05:30 AM.

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

    February 5, 1972

    ~ WBA Featherweight Championship ~

    ~ Champion - Antonio Gomez Retains Title By {KO 7} Over Challenger - Raul Martinez Mora ~

    {Associated Press}
    Antonio Gomez barreled over Raul Martinez Mora in Round 7, and ended the bout by smashing
    a tremendous right-hand in to the Challenger's mid-section, flooring him for the count.

    Despite the Champion's superiority, Raul Martinez Mora showed great courage after receiving
    some heavy-blows in the bout.

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ~ After Bout Comments ~

    Antonio Gomez >
    "It was a very emotional boxing match for me. People have been questioning my ability, by
    stating that I was 'overrated'.

    "Several of the Mexican Publications were writing that I was afraid to fight any of the
    top Mexican Featherweights {ie; Clemente Sanchez, Vicente Saldivar and Enrique Garcia}."

    "Well, I was given a 'bad decision' in Monterrey last year {November 20, 1971}, and I am
    not sure if I will ever go back to Mexico for a bout, even a 'non-title' bout."

    "That being said, Raul Martinez Mora is a great boxer. He takes a good punch, and he has
    a very difficult style. He is always moving, and never presents an opening. Tonight, I was
    just too sharp for him."

    Raul Martinez Mora >
    "Antonio is great Champion. He punched too hard for me tonight."

    "I was coming back and doing well in Round 7, but he caught me with a right-hand that 'stunned me'
    at Center-Ring. I had to back up to the Ropes to clear my head, but he was right on top of me."

    "That right-hand to my mid-section took 'all-the-wind' out of me. I could not move when I went
    down."
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    Antonio Gomez 'El Leon de Cumana'


    Below {September 2, 1971 ~ Tokyo, Japan}

    Antonio Gomez sends WBA Champion - Shozo Saijo down to the canvas at {1:28 Mark} of Round 5.
    It was the first of '3' knockdowns in this Round, which was later stopped by way of the '3 Knockdown Rule'.

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

    Saturday ~ June 17, 1972

    Maestranza 'Cesar Giron Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

    'Non-Title Bout'

    * Antonio Gomez - 38-3-0 {19 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 129 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 9 months}
    vs.
    * Enrique Garcia - 31-6-1 {19 KO's} ~ 5' 6 1/2" ~ 128 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 1 month}
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~ The Skinny ~

    WBA Featherweight Champion - Antonio Gomez {Venezuela} takes a 10-Round 'non-title'
    bout to stay sharp.

    Antonio last fought back on February 5, 1972 {4 1/2 months ago}, and Co-Manager
    Willie Ketchum wants his fighter back in the Ring.

    His opponent, is 'tough-nosed' Mexican Featherweight - Enrique 'Negro' Garcia.

    Enrique is managed by; Lupe Sanchez. The {6 1/2 year} Professional has won '5-Straight'
    and is World-ranked as the #17 WBC Featherweight.

    Both Antonio Gomez and Enrique Garcia were supposed to face each 2-Years earlier, back
    in May 1970, at the 'Olympic Auditorium' in Los Angeles, California. But Enrique pulled
    out of that bout.
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~ Antonio Gomez Sails By Enrique Garcia In 'Non-Title' Go In Maracay, Venezuela ~

    WBA Champion - Antonio Gomez fighting in a 'non-title' bout in front of { 9200 } fans scored a
    'workman-like' 10-Round Decision over a tough but limited opponent in Mexican Featherweight
    Enrique Garcia.

    Gomez {129 1 /4 lbs.} looked a bit heavy, and was not as quick as he normally is. Instead, the
    Venezuelan used his 'strength-and-power' to man-handle his opponent throughout the bout.

    The WBA Champion had Garcia a bit 'wobbly' in Rounds 6 and 9 > but was unable to floor
    the 'tough-nosed' Mexican.

    The Mexican was a 'game fighter' who had an excellent defense. But Enrique Garcia {128 lbs.}
    displayed very little quality boxing.

    Besides being a bit heavy, Antonio Gomez was somewhat 'vague' in his attack, and was not able
    to deliver his vaunted right-cross with any regularity.

    Scorecards
    * 99-93 > {7-1-2 in Rounds}
    * 99-94 > {6-1-3 in Rounds}
    * 99-93 > {7-1-2 in Rounds}
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 05-07-2015 at 10:55 PM.

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    June 22, 1972

    ~ WBA Champion - Antonio Gomez To Defend Title Against Panamanian - Ernesto Marcel ~

    The 'highly-anticipated' 15-Round bout is slated for August 6th, and to be held in Maracay, Venezuela.

    ~ WBA Ratings ~

    *** Antionio Gomez
    #1 . Ernesto Marcel
    #2 . Eder Jofre
    #3 . Clemente Sanchez > {WBC Champion}
    #4 . Vicente Saldivar
    #5 . Kuniaki Shibata
    #6 . Tahar Ben Hassen
    #7 . Jose Legra
    #8 . Danny Lopez
    #9 . Bert Nabalatan
    #10. Jose Luis Del Campo
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    June 30, 1972

    It was released today that the WBA Featherweight Championship bout between Champion -
    Antonio Gomez and Challenger - Ernesto Marcel has been re-scheduled from August 6th
    to August 19th.
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    Saturday ~ August 19, 1972

    Maestranza 'Cesar Giron Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

    ~ WBA Featherweight Championship ~

    Attendance ..... { 12,650 } 'Sell-Out'

    * WBA Champion ~ Antonio Gomez - 39-3-0 {19 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ Reach; 68" ~ 123 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 11 months}
    vs.
    #1 WBA-Ranked ~ Ernesto Marcel - 33-3-2 {20 KO's} ~ 5' 7" ~ Reach; 68" ~ 124 3/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 3 months}
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~ The Skinny ~

    This bout will be Antonio's '2nd' Title Defense, since winning the WBA Championship on September 2, 1971.

    Antonio has been experiencing problems with his quadrilaterals and lower-back, and has been taking it easy
    in sparring-sessions.

    The 'word' is, that Antonio has been sliding, and that he is no longer the quick-puncher that he once was.

    The early Betting-Line had favored Antonio at {5-3}, but the odds have 'dropped', and now it is an 'Even Money'
    bout.

    Antonio Gomez >
    "I will win by a Knockout by Round 12. He is fast, but eventually I will catch the Panamanian. My right-hand
    is still the best punch in the division."

    "He is very quick, but he can be hit."

    "I have been experiencing pains in my legs {quadrilaterals}, and in my lower-back. I 've had to take it easy for a
    few days. But I will ready the 'day of the fight'. It will get better, as it is something that I have experienced before.
    I am used to it."

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

    ~ The Skinny ~

    Ernesto Marcel wil be challenging for a World Title for a 2nd time. Back on November 11, 1971 > Ernesto travelled
    to Japan to take on WBC Champion - Kuniaki Shibata.

    In that bout, which was one of the 'Best' ever at Featherweight, Ernesto gave the Champion a battering thru
    12-Rounds. But Shibata put forth an amazing late-rally to 'save' his Championship by a 'Draw'. But many
    Sportswriters had Ernesto winning, and the Decision was 'justly disputed'.

    'Ring Magazine' has listed Ernesto Marcel as the #1 Featherweight, ahead of Champion - Antonio Gomez
    who has 'slipped' to #4 despite being the WBA Champion.
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 05-08-2015 at 02:08 PM.

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