Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

[Bill Paxtom]

~ August 19, 1972 ~

WBA Featherweight Championship

~ Pre-Fight Plan ~

Champion ~ Antonio Gomez
* Promoter/Manager ........ Ramiro Machado
* Trainer ......................... Hely 'Ely' Montes
* Trainer/Co-Manager ...... Willie Ketchum

Fight Purse .................... { $75,000 }

To put 'steady-pressure' on Ernesto Marcel, and force him to back-up. Do not try to match
boxing-skills with the fast-handed boxer early.

Keep a steady-pace, but do not waste energy chasing the fleet-footed Panamanian. You may
have to give away a few Rounds over the first half-of-the-bout.

Start to work the body during the middle-Rounds {6 -thru- 9}, in an attempt to slow him down.

Start the big-punch attack in Round 10.

Challenger ~ Ernesto Marcel
Promoter ........ Carlos Eleta
Manager ......... Harmodio Icaza
Trainer ........... Ramon 'Curro' Dossman

Fight Purse ........ { $15,000 } > Plus an additional { $5000 } 'ancillary fee' for Central America Television rights.

To keep moving and utilize the hand-speed advantage. Stay on the attack early over the 'slow-starting'
Champion, to build up a points-lead over the first-half of the bout.

Attack with combinations, to keep the Champion on the defensive during the middle-Rounds {7, 8 and 9}.

Cruise in Rounds {9, 10 and 11}, and to catch a 'second-wind'.

Come on strong in Rounds 12, 13 and 14.

Play Round 15 'by ear' depending on the situation.