Danny 'Little Red' Lopez ~ Career

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ April 13, 1978

Jose De Paula To Fill In As Replacement Challenger For 'Little Red' Lopez ~

~ Jose DePaula A Hopeful Contender On Short Notice ~

Brazilian - Jose DePaula will fill-in as a replacement for {ill with the flu} Eduardo Prieto for
next Sunday's {April 23rd} WBC Featherweight Championship.

Jose DePaula, is the #9 WBC-ranked Featherweight. The 29 year-old Brazilian has an
impressive record of 36-2-2 {12 KO's}.

DePaula is the Brazilian Featherweight Champion, as is ranked as the #2 South American in
the Division.

DePaula is a 'smart-and-cagey' boxer/mover, and is an experienced 9-Year Professional, who
has never been stopped or floored in his '44-Bout' career.

Jose DePaula >

I had been training for 4-Weeks, as I was supposed to challenge for the 'vacant' South American
Featherweight Title in the 1st-Week of May.

I got the call on Friday, and we accepted. I'm in shape, and I will surprise the American. The
short-notice will not bother me. I am in good shape physically, and I'm ready to go 15-Rounds.

I know what to do against the Champion {Danny Lopez}. It is very simple, I will just box him
with my left-jab and frustrate him. Then I'll cut him up with my 'slicing' left-hook.

I'll stop him late in the bout on cuts.

Danny Lopez >

He has to be very good. There a lot of World Champions from South America. I have seen
only 'one' Film Clip of him, and he looks to be a smart boxer. Lots of jabs and defense. He
looks like he has a pretty quick left-hook too.

No matter, I will pressure him and knock him out.



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