Carlos Monzon was a world champion Middleweight boxer who took the title in 1970 and then defended it a record-setting 14 times. Monzon also managed to win his last 81 fights over the course of 13 years.

1. Born: August 7, 1942
2. Birthplace: San Javier, Argentina
3. Died: January 8, 1995
4. Record: 87-3-9
5. KO's: 59
6. Nickname: Escopeta (Shotgun)

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
• BoxRec.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 5' 11"
  • Reach: 30"
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Division: Middleweight
  • Record: Wins - 87
  • Losses - 3
  • Wins By KO - 59

• August 7, 1942: Born

• 1963: KO's Ramon Montenegro in 2nd round of first professional fight

• 1970: Upsets WBC and WBA Middleweight Champion Nino Benvenuti with 12th round TKO

• 1971: Defends title in rematch versus Benvenuti with 3rd round TKO

• 1971: Beats Emile Griffith in the 14th round by TKO

• 1972: Wins unanimous decision over Bennie Briscoe in 15 rounds

• 1973: Shot in the leg by his wife requiring 7 hours of surgery

• 1976: Wins a unanimous decision over Rodrigo Valdez

• 1976: Defends title once again versus Valdez and retires from boxing after 81 straight wins

• 1988: Kills his wife after throwing her off a balcony

• 1990: Inducted Into International Boxing Hall Of Fame

• 1995: Dies in car crash on his way back to jail

• January 8, 1995: Died

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