Nicolino Locche vs. Alfonso Frazer ~ "WBA Champion Upset In Panama"

[Bill Paxtom]

Friday ~ March 10, 1972

Gymnasium Nuevo {New City Gym} ~ Panama City, Panama

Attendance ............ { 15,300 }
Gate Receipts ....... { $122,000 }

WBA Light-Welterweight Championship

{*} Nicolino Locche ~ 106-2-14 {14 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 67" Reach ~ 140 lbs. ~ {Age; 32 years, 1 month}
vs.
{#4} Alfonso Frazer ~ 26-4-1 {20 KO's} ~ 5' 8" ~ 70" Reach ~ 137 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 2 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

This bout generated the largest gate Receipts { $122,000 } of any bout held in Central America up to this time.

The bout was covered by numerous Latin Television Networks, as this bout was in high demand.

Nicolino Locche received a Fight Purse of { $75,000 } plus a cut {25%} of all Television Receipts {ancillary fee's}
which some reported was nearly an additional { $50,000 }.

The Challenger {from Panama} Alfonso Frazer received a paltry Fight Purse of { $7500 }.

~ The Double Skinny ~

The Champion - Nicolino Locche was making the '6th' Title Defense of his WBA Light-Welterweight Championship
that he won 3 1/2 years earlier on {December 12, 1968}.

This was Nicolino's '1st' Title Defense on foreign soil, as his other '5' Title Defenses were held in the comfortable
home surroundings of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Alfonso 'Peppermint' Frazer was ranked as the #4 WBA Light-Welterweight.

The 'word here', is that the Alfonso Frazer Camp paid the #1 WBA-ranked Challenger {Joao Henrique of Brazil}
{ $7500 } in step aside money.

Joao Henrique had fought and lost a close 15-Round Decision to Nicolino Locche 2 1/2 years earlier on {October 11, 1969}.
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~ The Triple Skinny ~

Nicolono had last lost a bout {L Dec 12} 7+ years earlier {November 14, 1964} when he lost to Argentinian countryman
Abel Ricardo Laudonio.

Since that loss, Nicolino has gone an incredible {54-0-3} during that span {7 years, 4 months}.

[Bill Paxtom]

December 11, 1971

~ WBA Ratings ~

*** Nicolino Locche
#1 . Bruno Arcari {WBC Champion}
#2 . Joao Henrique
#3 . Antonio Cervantes
#4 . Alfonso Frazer
#5 . Bunny Grant
#6 . Domingo Barrera
#7 . Chang Ki-Lee
#8 . Chris Fernandez
#9 . Angel Robinson Garcia
#10. Johnny Gant

According to Manager - Carlos 'Tito' Lecture >

This was to be Nicolino's last defense before challenging WBC Light-Welterweight Champion - Bruno Arcari
in a World Unification Bout, with a proposed date for June 1972.

And, the guarantee fight purse of { $75,000 } plus the Broadcast ancillary rights of { $50,000 } was worth the risk
to got to Panama to defend the Title, as Alfonso Frazer {though very good} was not considered to be in the 'class'
of the WBA Champion.

Also, Nicolino was coming off a 'super impressive' and one-sided win {W Dec 15} over Antonio Cervantes only
3-Months earlier on {December 11, 1971}.
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~ The Panama Skinny ~

Alfonso 'Peppermint' Frazer was a 5' 8" lanky boxer, with fast-hands and good power. Alfonso was also a very good
boxer/puncher who had an aggressive and busy style.

Alfonso was a 7-Year Professional who stated out at {Age; 17} in 1965 as a 'skinny' Featherweight. Alfonso grew
into a 135 lb. Lightweight, and won the Panamanian Lightweight Title on November 30, 1968.

Alfonso was coming into the Ring unbeaten in his last '12-Bouts', by going 11-0-1 with {8 KO's} since September 1969,
and with bouts against >
* TKO 8 ................ Jose Isaac Marin
* W Maj. Dec 10 .... Eddie Linder
* W Dec 10 ........... Jaguar Kakizawa
* Draw 8 ............... Eddie Blay
* KO 8 .................. Eugenio Espinal
* KO 2 .................. Antonio Herrera

And since July 1967 > Alfonso has only lost once, by going 15-1-1, with his only loss {L TKO 3} to Chango Carmona
on July 26, 1969.

Alfonso's last bout was {4 1/2 months ago} on October 30, 1971 with a win {W TKO 8} over Jose Isaac Marin.

'Ring Magazine' > At the end of 1971, Alfonso was ranked as the #7 Lightweight, behind compatriot Roberto Duran
who was ranked at #6.

[Bill Paxtom]

Friday ~ March 10, 1972

Gimnasio Nuevo {New City Gym} ~ Panama City, Panama

Niccolino Locche vs. Alfonso Frazer
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~ The Bout ~

The Challenger - Alfonos 'Peppermint' Frazier fighting in front of over 15,000 Panamanian supporters
was aggressive early, and was attacking to establish an ealy lead over the defensive-wizard in
Champion - Nicolino Locche.

Alfonso {137 1/4 lbs.} used fast left-jabs over the first 2-Rounds, as the Champion {140 lbs.} was
content to 'bait-and counter'.

In Round 3, Alfonso scored with a heavy-attack, and stayed on the offensive as he was over-whelming
the Champion with a 'fast' two-fisted barrage.



The Champion got it going in Round 4, as he landed several solid-blows on the Challenger's head, and
buckled Alfonso's knee's with a vicious right-cross to the jaw. But the Champion's lack-of-power prevented
him from finishing the job on a hurt Challenger.

But in Round 5, the Challenger was 'keen-to-the-task', and rallied strongly with a heavy-fisted attack that
had the Champion covering up and bending low.

The fighters maintained 'even exchanges' in Round 6, but the Challenger was growing in confidence.

In Round 7, the Champion started off well, and landed several solid-blows on the Challenger. But Frazer took
the punches well, and rallied back at the end of the session by landing a slashing right-hand to the Nicolino's
left-eye, that opened up a bad-cut on the eye-brow. Then the Challenger targeted the 'cut' with a series of
left-jabs that had the Champion bleeding by the Round's end.

In Round 8 the Challenger kept up with his heavy-attack and rained punches on the Champion who was using
his 'bob-and-weave' defense. But Frazer got through, and opened up another cut, this time a 'gash' near the
Champion's right-eye.

In Rounds 9 thru 14 {6 Rounds}, the pattern was the same, with the Challenger using excellent movement,
by circling to his left, while firing in sharp left-jabs, mixed in with fast combination punches.

Alfonso stayed on the offensive, and also mixed it up by using good side-to-side movement, as well as darting
in on the slower Champion. And, Alfonso's hand-speed was much faster than Nicolino's, as each time they
traded the Challenger got the better of the exchanges.

Nicolino spent much of his time 'bobbing-and-weaving' or resting in on the Challenger's chest, while throwing
very few punches. Overall, Nicolino's offense was 'minimally effective' at best.

There were even times, when a 'frustrated' Champion would just drop his hands by his side, and let the Alfonso
hit him at will. Nicolino was never hurt, a testament to his 'steel bar' reinforced rock chin.

Coming out for Round 15 >

Nicolino was behind on Points {3, 6 and 2} on the Scorecards, and he knew that he needed a Knockout to retain
his Championship Belt.

The Challenger - Alfonso Frazer was 'arm-weary', but the young Panamanian still had some reserve left in the tank,
as he bounced up-and-down on his toes in his Corner.

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Round 15 ~

0:00 > Both fighters meet at Center-Ring {Nicolino is on the left, and Alfonso is on the right}.
0:03 > Nicolino starts off by firing out '2' left-jabs.
0:06 > Alfonso circles 360* and stays outside
0:18 > Alfonso sends in a left-jab.

0:19 > Nicolino is 'loading up' for one punch.
0:21 > Nicolino lands with a shiort right-hand.
0:25 > Nicolino is 'stalking' as Alfonso stays outside to protect his Points lead.
0:27 > Alfonso circles again 360*, and flicks out '3' long-range left-jabs.

0:29 > Nicolino has his hands held low at Center-Ring, while trying to bait Alfonso in close.
0:31 > Alfosno moves in and fires off a fast 'left-right-right'.
0:32 > Alfonso backs out quickly, and darts in-and-out.
0:34 > Alfonso moves back to the front-center Ropes.

0:36 > Nicolino moves in.
0:37 > Alfonso circles out 180* to Center-Ring.
0:39 > The fighters clinch.
0:42 > Alfonso lands with a fast 'right-left', and moves out.

0:43 > Alfonso circles to his right.
0:44 > Nicolino goes back to 'stalking'.
0:49 > Both move in, and trade with 'left-right' punches to the head.
0:53 > Nicolino backs up to the left-side Ring area.

0:56 > Nicolino backs up into the left-side Ropes, but he is not punching.
1:04 > The action moves out to Center-Ring, where both clinch.
1:07 > Neither fighter is punching, and they both rest on the inside.
1:12 > Nicolino stays in close, and lands with a 'left-right'.

1:17 > Alfonso moves in close, and smothers Nicolino.
1:25 > The Referee calls 'Break'.
1:29 > Neither fighter is punching while in close and at Center-Ring.
1:32 > Nicolino does not look desperate to punch away.

1:37 > Alfonso pushes Nicolino backwards and into the right-side Ropes.
1:43 > Alfonso leans in on Nicolino's chest, and stays busy by throwing very-light punches to the body.
1:48 > Nicolino is resting the Ropes, and is letting Alfonso hit him.
1:50 > Alfonso is tossing in 'light punches'.



1:52 > Alfonso backs out fast to Center-Ring.
1:54 > Nicolino walks out stalking, with his hands down by his side.
1:58 > Alfonso fires out with a fast 'left-right-left-right'.
2:00 > Nicolino is 'not fazed' by the punches.

2:02 > Alfonso backs up to the left-side Ring area.
2:04 > Nicolino walks in with his hands down.
2:05 > Nicolino is still 'not' punching.
2:06 > The fighters move in close.

2:07 > Nicolino fires in with a hard left-hook to the ribs.
2:08 > Alfonso counters with a quick 'right-left'
2:12 > Both fighters get off and exchange with a fast-flurry.
2:17 > The fighters move in close, but do not exchange.

2:21 > Still there is no punching.
2:24 > Nicolino scores with a good right-hand to the chin.
2:27 > Alfonso counters with 'light' pepper-punches.
2:29 > The fighters move to Center-Ring.

2:34 > Nicolino leads off with a 'left-right' to the Challenger's face.
2:35 > Alfonso counters with a fast 'left-right-left' to the Champion's face.
2:36 > The flurry drives Nicolino backwards into the left-side Ropes.
2:40 > Alfonso moves in close, and the fighters 'clinch'.

2:44 > While on the Ropes, both fighters pepper each other with light counters.
2:48 > Alfonso is punching, but he has 'nothing' on his punches.
2:50 > Nicolino moves to his right, and backs into the front-left Ropes {near his own Corner}.
2:52 > Alfonso rushes in to pin the Champion there.

2:54 > Alfonso throws a 'left-right' to the body.
2:57 > Nicolino is doing nothing.
3:00 > 'Bell'

After the 'Bell', Alfonso Frazer lifts both hands in the air, as Nicolino put his gloves out to congratulate him.

Alfonso walks over to Nicolino's corner and gets a good sportsmanship welcome.

Alfonso Frazer's handlers rush into the Ring, and grab their fighter under his arms, and walk the exhausted
Challenger back to their Corner to wait for the Official Decision.

Scorecards
* Referee - Jesus Celis ........... 147-143 ~ {7-3-5 in Rounds}
* Judge - Juan Carlos Tapia .... 148-141 ~ {9-2-4 in Rounds}
* Judge - Luis Allede .............. 149-146 ~ {4-1-10 in Rounds}

* Associated Press ................. 149-140 ~ {10-1-4 in Rounds}

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Alfonso Frazer Unseats Champion - Locche ~

~ 'Shocking Upset' - Panamanian Upsets The Great Nicolino Locche ~

~ Panamanian Frazer Uses Speed And Quickness To Defeat 'El Intocable' Over 15 ~


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Alfonso Frazer >

I followed my corner's instructions, and used fast-punches from the outside. I tried to stay away
from getting in close, because Nicolino is so good there.

Right from the out-set, I knew that he couldn't match my speed. I have faster hands than him,
and my footwork was excellent, as that is what we worked on for 2-Months in preparing for this
fight.

I'd like to defend my Title here in Panama, then I'll see about going to Argentina to give Nicolino
a rematch.
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Ray Arcel {Trainer for Alfonso Frazer} >

I watched Nicolino Locche in his sparring-sessions in Panama City. His style is to come out to
Center-Ring, then back up to the ropes where he can bait you in. When you move in, he's so
strong and tricky, that he can hit you with short punches, and then spin you around before you
know what's happening.

I told Alfonso to just stand there and look at Nicolino when he backs up, and don't follow him in.
Frustrate him by staying outside. By the end of 7th Round, Nicolino was 'flustered' and had to start
chasing Alfonso. Then my guy just boxed his ears off for the next 6-Rounds and built up a big lead
heading down the stretch.

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Nicolino Locche >

I have no excuses. The Panamanian was the better fighter. He stayed outside, and kept away
from me.

He does have quick feet, and it was difficult to try and catch him. I really didn't have my best
equipment in Panama, as I was out-of-rhythm and couldn't get my punches off.

I'll get my Title back, when we have a rematch in Argentina.

[Bill Paxtom]

March 1972

Alfonso 'Peppermint' Frazer

~ WBA Fighter of the Month ~
~ Ring Magazine Fighter of the Month ~

WBA Ratings

*** Alfonso Frazer
#1 . Antonio Cervantes
#2 . Joao Henrique
#3 . Nicolino Locche
#4 . Jimmy Robertson
#5 . Eddie Perkins
#6 . Frank 'Paco' Flores
#7 . Carlos Giminez
#8 . Rodolfo Gonzales
#9 . Jeff White
#10. Roger Zami

[Bill Paxtom]

March 18, 1972

~ Nicolino Claims He Wasn't Prepared In Panama ~

Nicolino Locche 'El Intocable' says that he wasn't properly prepared for his bout
with Alfonso Frazer on March 10, 1972 in Panama.

The defensive-wizard lost his WBA Light-Welterweight Championship after holding
it for 3+ years, and after making '5' Title Defenses.

Nicolino Locche >

"I have no excuses, but I did not have good preparation before the bout. I travelled
to Panama City on February 28th."

"I only had 10-Days to prepare in Panama City, and I was rushing to get in Rounds
with my sparring-partners."

"When I walked into the Ring on March 10th {Friday Night}, I was less than I should
have been. My timing was off, and my speed was poor."

"I only ask for a rematch, and would hope to have that bout here in Buenos Aires as I
travelled to Panama to defend against Frazer. The 'new' Champion should afford me the
same courtesy."

"I beat 'Kid Pambele' {Antonio Cervantes} only 3-Months ago, and he is a much better
fighter than Alfonso Frazer. So I know that I can still win. You will see the old 'Nico'
in the rematch."

[Bill Paxtom]

Macrh 27, 1972

~ Nicolino Will Have To Wait For Rematch ~

Nicolino was hoping to get a rematch with conqueror Alfonso Zamora immediately,
and hopefully for a setting at Luna Park in Buenos Aires.

But, Argentinian Fight Promoter - Juan Carlos Lectoure stated that there was 'no'
rematch clause signed by either fighter in their March 10th bout.
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Juan Carlos Lectoure {Argentinian Fight Promoter} >

"There will be no rematch here in Buenos Ares, no matter what 'Nico' says. I have
talked to Carlos Eleta {Alfonso Frazer's advisor}, and he says that the new Champion
will take 3-Months off."

"They then have plans to have 1 or 2 {10-Round} 'non-title' bouts, and will defend
the WBA Title in September or October."

"Nicolino will just have to stay in Mendoza and spend some of his 'bag' {money} and
wait. Maybe he should get prepared by having a 'tune-up' bout or two in Mendoza."
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Nicolino Locche >

"I will ready for a rematch, as long as I have 2-Months to prepare. I am not interested
in having any tune-up bouts. If they don't want to bring the Panamanian {Alfonso Frazer}
here to Buenos Aires, I will fight him on a 'Neutral Site' in Central America."

[Bill Paxtom]

June 17, 1972

Gimnasio Nuevo {New City Gym} ~ Panama City, Panama

WBA Light-Welterweight Champion - Alfonso Frazer scored a {TKO 5} over Al Ford
in a 'non-title' bout.

Alfonso Frazer {Age; 24 years, 5 months} was expected to have a somewhat difficult time
with the 'talented' 21 1/2 year-old Canadian Lightweight Champion.

Al Ford came into the Ring with an impressive record of 41-2-0 with {18 KO's}, and he had
just gone '10' competitive Rounds with WBA Lightweight Champion - Ken Buchanan in a
'non-title' go in London, United Kingdom 3-Months earlier {March 28, 1972} in losing a
Decision.

Ford, at 5' 5" stayed low during the first 2-Rounds, and held his own with the fast-punching
and taller {5' 8"} Panamanian. But Ford's success was a short period.

As Frazer, battered the Canadian Lightweight badly in Rounds 3 and 4, and had the Canadian
in a bad way at the end of Round 4.

Al Ford did not come out for Round 5.

Alfonso Frazer improved his record to 28-4-1 with {21 KO's}.

July 1972 {WBA Ratings}

*** Alfonso Frazer
#1 . Antonio Cervantes
#2 . Rodolofo Gonzalez
#3 . Victor Ortiz
#4 . Eddie Perkins
#5 . Nicolino Locche
#6 . Joao Henrique
#7 . Piero Ceru
#8 . Carlos Giminez
#9 . Roger Zami
#10. Carlos Ortiz

According to Caros Eleta {Manager for Alfonso Frazer}, the WBA Champion will face
Puerto Rican - Esteban De Jesus on July 28th at Madison Square Garden.

There are discussions as to whether the bout will be for the WBA Championship, or if
it will be a 10-Round 'non-title' bout.

Former WBA Champion - Nicolino Locche has 'terminated' his contract with long-time
Trainer - Juan Carlos Cuello and has now reunited with Trainer - Miguel Cavillon.

Nicolino has stated that he will now focus on improving his power, and expects a rematch
with his conqueror {Alfonso Frazer} on Saturday, September 2nd.

Nicolino is asking the WBA, for the Championship Bout to be held at a 'Neutral Site', and
it appears that the Gimnasio Nacionale Indoor Stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador is the
logical choice.

The indoor arena has a capacity of 12,500 > and the 'fight contracts' will call for the
Champion {Alfonso Frazer} to receive a fight purse of { $65,000 }, and the Challenger
{Nicolino Locche} will receive { $25,000 }.

Both fighters will receive a portion of the broadcast receipts {ancillary fee's}.

The former Champion opened up his Training Camp on July 3rd in his hometown of
Mendoza.

[Bill Paxtom]

July 1972

~ The Defensive Myth Of The Gaucho ~

Venezualan Boxing Journalist > 'El Panama American' > Delio Amado Leon

The great defensive-wizardy of 'El Intocable' can no longer be the Argentinian's
only way to win.

The lack of punching power and age has caught up to Nicolino Locche. He is now
too slow to deliver his once quick counters. Nicolono was 'lackadasical' in his bout
the young fast-handed Panamanian - Alfonso Frazer 3-Months ago in Panama.

In that March 10th bout, the 32 year-old Nicolino lost precious time in the early going,
as he let the Challenger take control of the bout and capture most of the first-half Rounds.
And Locche was unable to decipher the Panamanian's awkward style, and many times
was on the receiving end of a fast 'left-right' to the face.

In the most important middle-Rounds {8th thru 11th}, Frazer targeted Nicolino's
arms, and sapped all the strength out of Locche's muscles. The muscular Champion
who has natural brute-strength was not able to take advantage of his vast experience
against the fleet-footed Frazer.

With the bout on his side, the Panamanian still had respect for the aging Champion
over the last 4-Rounds, and always kept his distance.

Respected Boxing Trainer - Carlos Cruz stated that Nicolino has 'too much age', and is
now too slow to compete with the younger, sleeker and faster Challengers in the
Light-Welterweight Division.

[Bill Paxtom]

July 10, 1972

~ Alfonso Frazer and Nicolino Locche Agree To A September 2nd Date For Rematch ~

The 'new' WBA Champion - Alfonso Frazer and former Champion - Nicolino Locche have agreed to a rematch,
to be held in Panama City, Panama on Saturday, September 2nd at the Gimnasio Nuevo.

This will be the 24 1/2 year-old Champion's '1st' Title Defense. The Panamanian defeated Nicolino Locche on
March 10th to capture the WBA Light-Welterweight Championship in an 'upset' 15-Round Decision in
Panama.

The 32 1/2 year-old former Champion from Argentina was reluctant to go back to the Gimnasio Nuevo for a
rematch, but the 'new' Champion insisted on defending his Championship in his home-country for his 1st-Defense.

The Champion - Alfonso Frazer will receive a fight purse guarantee of { $70,000 }, and the former Champion
Nicolino Locche who is now the Challenger will receive { $25,000 } plus additional ancillary fee's from the
Broadcast revenue's thru the Latin Networks.

Alfonso Frazer was supposed to face 'highly-touted' Puerto Rican Lightweight - Esteban De Jesus on
July 28th at Madison Square Garden in New York, but the Panamanian will now agree to wait to
defend his newly won Crown on September 2nd, and in his home-country of Panama.

[Bill Paxtom]

August 21, 1972

~ Nicolino Locche Hurts Spear {Finger}, Forced To Pull Out Of WBA Championship Bout ~

Former WBA Light-Welterweight Champion cracked a spear {finger} in his right-hand, and will be
forced to pull out of his September 2nd bout with Champion - Alfonso Frazer in Panama.

The 32 1/2 year-old Argentinian stated he would require 3-Weeks for the 'spear' {finger} to heal,
which he hurt in a sparring-session in Mendoza, Argentina.

As a replacement, Argentinian Lightweight Champion - Carlos Alberto 'Gonzalito' Aro will fill in for
the right-hand injured Locche.

Aro, is a stable-mate of Nicolino Locche, and is also from Mendoza Argentina. Carlos Alberto Aro
{Age; 32 years, 11 months} is the Argentinian Lightweight Champion, and has a record of 63-9-10
with {21 KO's}.

The Argentinian is a crafty 5' 7 1/2" tall southpaw, and has been competing since March 1961
{11+ years}. Ano was the Argentinian Lightweight Champion from {July 1, 1967 thru
November 22, 1969} and recently reclaimed the Title on June 10th of this year.

Ano also held the South American Lightweight Championship from {August 17, 1969 thru November 19, 1971}.

The Argentinian asked for the bout to be for the WBA Title, but the Championship Committee stated
that it would be a 'non-title' bout only.
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Carlos Alberto 'Gonzalito' Aro >

"I am not convinced that Alfonso Frazer is all that he is made out to be. He caught 'Nico' on a bad night,
and that is why he won."

"I'll put much pressure on this 'weed-thin' Panamanian, and see if he can fight backing up."

[Bill Paxtom]

September 2, 1972

~ Alfonso 'Peppermint' Frazer Halts Argentinian In One ~

WBA Light-Welterweight Champion - Alfonso Frazer toppled Argentinian Lightweight
Champion -Carlos Alberto 'Gonzalito' Aro in only 59-Seconds of the 1st-Round.

The 24 1/2 year-old Pananamian circled the Ring at the opening Bell, and baited the
smaller southpaw Argentinian into coming forward.

Frazer, 'weed-thin' at {5' 8"} and with long-arms, speared the 32 1/2 year-old lefty
Argentinian with several long left-jabs, then came over the top with '2' hard looping
right-hands to the jaw.

Aro was quickly staggered, and reeled backwards into the Ropes. The fast-handed
Frazer moved in quickly and unloaded with barrage of fierce punches to the head
that toppled Aro onto the canvas in only 49-Seconds.

The Referee tolled off the '10-Count', as the visiting Argentinian could not beat the count.

The WBA Light-Welterweight Title was not at stake. Alfonso Frazer {140 lbs.} improves to
29-4-1 after scoring his 22nd Knockout.

Carlos Alberto Aro {136 3/4 lbs.} drops to 63-10-10, as this was only the '3rd-Time' in his
11+ year career that he has been stopped.

The Argentinian filled-in for his countryman and stable-mate former WBA Champion
Nicolino Locche who was scheduled to face Alfonso Frazer for the WBA Light-Welterweight
Championship.

Nicolino Locche is nursing a cracked bone in his spear {finger} in his right-hand.
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Carlos Alberto Aro >
"I never saw the punch. He is very fast, and has long arms. I stepped forward and was
ready to throw a straight 'one-two', and he delivered a looping right-hand to my jaw that
I never saw coming. Then he did it again, and I was dazed."

"I came here to seek revenge for my stable-mate and countryman Nicolino Locche. But
I was not up to the task, as he {Alfonso Frazer} is very good. He is very fast, and hits
very hard.'

[Bill Paxtom]

Monday ~ September 4, 1972

~ Alfonso Frazer - Nicolino Locche WBA Championship Bout Switched To San Salvador ~

The WBA Light-Welterweight Championship Bout between Champion Alfonso Frazer of
Panama and former Champion - Nicolino Locche has been switched to Saturday, September 16th
and in San Salvador, El Salvador.

The bout will be held at the Gimnasio Nacional indoor arena.

The bout was originally scheduled for last Saturday Night {September 2nd} and in Panama City
at the Gimnasio Nuevo.

But Nicolino Locche had injured one of his fingers on his right-hand on August 21st, and had asked
for a 2-Week delay, so that his injured finger could heal.

The San Salvador location was agreed upon today by both Camps.
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Alfonso Frazer fought on Saturday, where he scored a 59-Second Knockout in the 1st-Round
over Argentinian - Carlos Alberto Aro.

The Argentinian - Aro was a stable-mate of Nicolino Locche's and was a 2-Week fill-in replacement
opponent for Alfonso Frazer.

Nicolino Locche, who is in Mendoza, Argentina said he would travel to San Salvador on Monday
September 11th, if his injured finger has healed.

Alfonso Frazer, stated that he was ready and in excellent shape. The WBA Champion said that he
would do light workouts for the next 5-Days in Panama, and then travel to San Salvador on
Saturday, September 9th.
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Alfonso 'Peppermint' Frazer >

"I gave Nicolino a 2-Week postponement. He better be ready for September 16th, or I will defend
my Title against the next Top Challenger. No more delays. Either he wants to challenge me, or
not."

"If Nicolino thinks that I will fight him in Buenos Aires, he's crazy. As I will not got a fair shake
{Judges scoring} there. I'll fight him on a 'Neutral Site', but never in Buenos Aires."

[Bill Paxtom]

Sunday ~ September 10, 1972

~ Nicolino Locche Pulls Out Again ~

Forner WBA Light-Welterweight Champion - Nicolino Locche of Argentina has pulled out
of his rematch with Alfonso Frazer of Panama for the WBA Light-Welterweight Championship.

The bout was scheduled for this Saturday {September 16th}, with the bout to be held at the
Gimnasio Nacional in San Salvador, El Salvador.

This is the 2nd time that the Argentinian has cancelled out of a Championship bout rematch
with Alfonso Frazer.

Locche is still nursing a damaged spear {finger} on his right-hand. A spokesman for the
33 year-old Locche stated that the former WBA Champion would require another 3-Weeks
rest for the 'cracked bone' to heal.

In the interim, Argentinian Lightweight - Juan Domino 'Quito' Corradi will fill-in as a replacement
opponent for the Saturday - September 16th bout.

The 24 1/2 year-old Corradi has an impressive record of 54-2-6 with {34 KO's}, and is currently
ranked as the #9 WBA Lightweight. Corradi is also a stable-mate of Nicolino Locche. The
Argentinian is a { 5' 6 1/2" } boxer/puncher with good technical skills and quick hands.

The Corradi Camp is asking for the WBA to sanction this bout as a Championship Bout.

The Alfonso Frazer Camp has stated they will accept Juan Domingo Corradi as a replacement
challenger.
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Alfonso 'Peppermint' Frazer >

"It doesn't matter which Argentinian they send up here to fight me. I'll send each of them back
home, either beaten up {ie; Nicolino Locche} or knocked out {ie; Carlos Alberto Aro}.


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Juan Domingo 'Quito' Corradi >

"Alfonso Frazer was lucky to beat 'Nico' last March. 'Nico' was not in good shape. Frazer had
a lucky night that's all."

"If the WBA sanctions this bout, I will bring the 'belt' back home and give it to 'Nico' in Mendoza.
If they make this bout a 'non-title fight', I'll wear down Frazer and soften him up for my countryman."