Nicolino Locche '1963'

[Bill Paxtom]

Nicolino Loche '1963'

At the end of 1962, Nicolino was the #9 World-Ranked Lightweight, and had compiled a record
of 33-1-6 with {8 KO's}.

Included, Nicolino was the Argentinian Lightweight Champion, as well as being ranked as the
#1 South American Lightweight.

Nicolino at {Age; 23 years 3 months} was embarking on a strong 1963 to gain a chance at
the World Lightweight Championship.

Important Bouts in 1963

* February 1, 1963 ...... {W Dec 10} ....... Nicolino Locche - 33-1-6 {8 KO's} - vs. - Pedro Benelli - 51-14-5 {33 KO's}

Location > Mendoza ~ Mendoza, Argentina

Nicolino takes on old foe 29 1/2 year-old Pedro Benelli for the '4th-Time'.

Nicolino, fighting in front of his hometown fans, boxes circles around the durable and tough-hitting veteran, and
scores a solid 10-Round Decision.

Reports were that Nicolino won by a score of 199-194, or 6-1-3 in Rounds.