José Pérez Flores (October 21, 1910 – August 27, 1994) was a Mexican

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better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy. He was the first

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to become a world champion.

Professional career

Shaw made his pro debut at the age of 16. He mostly fought out of

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. He became the World Light Welterweight Champion after decisioning

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in 1933. He also fought fellow Mexican fighter and hall of fame

Kid Azteca Luis Villanueva Páramo (June 21, 1913 – March 16, 2002) was a Mexican boxer best known as ''Kid Azteca''. Villanueva boxed professionally from 1932 to 1961, making him one of a small number of fighters that fought during four decades. Archie M ...

, although the exact date is unknown (Herbert Goldman's boxing encyclopedia dates the bouts as taking place in July and August 1931, but without any day numbers given; Shaw lost both bouts on points in ten rounds). He was trained and managed by Emile Bruneau (WBA President '62-66).

Professional boxing record

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, unless otherwise stated.

Official record

All

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s are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of

in the win/loss/draw column.

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