# Pedro Montañez

Pedro Montañez (April 24, 1914 – June 26, 1996) was a boxer from Cayey, Puerto Rico. Also known as El Torito De Cayey (The Little Bull of Cayey), he has been considered by many to be one of the best boxers in history never to win a world title. In his career, he was 91–8–4 (51KO).

## Career

Montañez was recognized by Ring Magazine as one of history's most prolific knockout winners with 56 knockout wins, and one of the Latinos with the most knockout wins—while only being knocked out twice himself. He also ranks as number 14 in boxing history, also recognized by Ring Magazine, among boxers with most wins in a row, totalling 88 wins in a row.
Montanez began boxing in 1931, and captured the Puerto Rican lightweight title in 1933. A European tour followed, and he registered victories in Spain, France, England, and Italy. He was next showcased in New York, and scored wins over Aldo Spoldi and Frankie Klick among others. That set up a non-title bout with lightweight king Lou Ambers, which Montanez won in a 10-round decision—he was thereafter dubbed the “uncrowned champion.” Impressive wins over formidable foes Eddie Ran, Wesley Ramey, and Freddie “Red” Cochrane set up a title bout with Ambers on the September 23, 1937, “Carnival of Champions” show at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Although he was defeated for the world championship (L 15), observers say he deserved the decision against Ambers. Montanez bounced back to continue his winning ways in bouts with Jackie “Kid” Berg and Young Peter Jackson.
Montañez went for the world title two times, losing to Lou Ambers on points. and then Henry Armstrong by a TKO in round 9.
Montañez reached great popularity in Puerto Rico, New York City, and Latin America, and his collection of photos with celebrities is considered one of the largest in Puerto Rico. He had well over 250 pictures with celebrities such as Celia Cruz, Joe Louis, Jersey Joe Walcott, Cantinflas and some former Puerto Rico Governors and other famous people displayed on his house's walls.
Montañez was elected to the Salon de la Fama del Deporte Cayeyano in July 2004.
Montañez has a stadium named after him, the Pedro Montañez Municipal Stadium in Cayey. It is the home of the Toritos de Cayey Double A baseball team, which was named after him, and it also was the Benigno Fernandez Garcia Jr. High School's field day competitions' site.

## Hall of Fame

In December 2006, Montañez was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and in 2007 he was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame located @ 360 N Peterboro St, Canastota, NY 13032

## Professional boxing record

| 103 fights | 91 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 51 | 2 |
| By decision | 40 | 6 |
| Draws | 4 | 4 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
| 103 | Loss | 91–8–4 | George Martin | PTS | 8 | Oct 29, 1940 | 26 years, 188 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 102 | Loss | 91–7–4 | Henry Armstrong | TKO | 9 (15), 0:47 | Jan 24, 1940 | 25 years, 275 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
| 101 | Win | 91–6–4 | Vince Pimpinella | PTS | 8 | Sep 7, 1939 | 25 years, 136 days | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 100 | Win | 90–6–4 | Howard Scott | KO | 2 (10), 2:02 | Aug 22, 1939 | 25 years, 120 days | Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 99 | Win | 89–6–4 | Sigi Lander | KO | 2 (8), 2:37 | Jul 14, 1939 | 25 years, 81 days | Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US | |
| 98 | Loss | 88–6–4 | Davey Day | TKO | 8 (10), 2:37 | May 23, 1939 | 25 years, 29 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 97 | Win | 88–5–4 | Young Peter Jackson | PTS | 10 | Apr 25, 1939 | 25 years, 1 day | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| 96 | Win | 87–5–4 | Bucky Jones | PTS | 8 | Apr 13, 1939 | 24 years, 354 days | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | |
| 95 | Win | 86–5–4 | Phil Furr | KO | 1 (8), 1:10 | Mar 27, 1939 | 24 years, 337 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 94 | Win | 85–5–4 | Howard Scott | KO | 2 (8), 2:26 | Mar 21, 1939 | 24 years, 331 days | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| 93 | Win | 84–5–4 | Jack 'Kid' Berg | TKO | 5 (10) | Mar 10, 1939 | 24 years, 320 days | Hippodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 92 | Win | 83–5–4 | Werther Arcelli | KO | 1 (10), 2:48 | Feb 25, 1939 | 24 years, 307 days | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | |
| 91 | Win | 82–5–4 | Jimmy Vaughn | PTS | 8 | Jan 31, 1939 | 24 years, 282 days | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| 90 | Win | 81–5–4 | Ambrose Logan | TKO | 5 (10), 1:31 | Jan 20, 1939 | 24 years, 271 days | Hippodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 89 | Win | 80–5–4 | Tommy Rawson Jr. | KO | 2 (10), 1:31 | Jan 10, 1939 | 24 years, 261 days | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| 88 | Win | 79–5–4 | Lew Raymond | TKO | 3 (8) | Dec 31, 1938 | 24 years, 251 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 87 | Win | 78–5–4 | Jimmy Fantini | KO | 3 (8), 2:51 | Dec 15, 1938 | 24 years, 235 days | Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US | |
| 86 | Win | 77–5–4 | Vincenzo Servino | TKO | 2 (8) | Dec 8, 1938 | 24 years, 228 days | Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US | |
| 85 | Win | 76–5–4 | Jimmy Garrison | PTS | 10 | Sep 16, 1938 | 24 years, 145 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 84 | Win | 75–5–4 | Orville Drouillard | TKO | 5 (10), 2:14 | Aug 24, 1938 | 24 years, 122 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 83 | Win | 74–5–4 | Ray Napolitano | TKO | 3 (8) | Aug 16, 1938 | 24 years, 114 days | Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 82 | Draw | 73–5–4 | Tommy Cross | PTS | 10 | Apr 25, 1938 | 24 years, 1 day | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 81 | Win | 73–5–3 | Norment Quarles | PTS | 10 | Feb 21, 1938 | 23 years, 303 days | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 80 | Win | 72–5–3 | Tommy Speigal | UD | 10 | Feb 7, 1938 | 23 years, 289 days | Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 79 | Win | 71–5–3 | Joe Pennino | KO | 3 (10) | Nov 23, 1937 | 23 years, 213 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 78 | Win | 70–5–3 | Ray Nash | KO | 1 (8), 2:30 | Nov 8, 1937 | 23 years, 198 days | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | |
| 77 | Win | 69–5–3 | Pete Caracciola | PTS | 8 | Oct 30, 1937 | 23 years, 189 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 76 | Win | 68–5–3 | Joey Straiges | RTD | 4 (8) | Oct 23, 1937 | 23 years, 182 days | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | |
| 75 | Loss | 67–5–3 | Lou Ambers | MD | 15 | Sep 23, 1937 | 23 years, 152 days | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles |
| 74 | Win | 67–4–3 | Lew Massey | TKO | 3 (10) | Aug 23, 1937 | 23 years, 121 days | Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 73 | Win | 66–4–3 | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | KO | 2 (10), 0:35 | Aug 16, 1937 | 23 years, 114 days | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 72 | Win | 65–4–3 | Wesley Ramey | KO | 1 (10), 2:40 | Jul 26, 1937 | 23 years, 93 days | Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| 71 | Win | 64–4–3 | Frankie Wallace | PTS | 10 | Jul 4, 1937 | 23 years, 71 days | Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 70 | Win | 63–4–3 | Phil Baker | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 7, 1937 | 23 years, 44 days | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US | |
| 69 | Win | 62–4–3 | Eddie Ran | KO | 6 (10) | Apr 15, 1937 | 22 years, 356 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 68 | Win | 61–4–3 | Lou Ambers | UD | 10 | Apr 5, 1937 | 22 years, 346 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 67 | Win | 60–4–3 | Nick Pastore | KO | 7 (8) | Mar 13, 1937 | 22 years, 323 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 66 | Win | 59–4–3 | Enrico Venturi | UD | 15 | Feb 26, 1937 | 22 years, 308 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 65 | Win | 58–4–3 | Willie Hines | KO | 2 (8) | Feb 20, 1937 | 22 years, 302 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 64 | Win | 57–4–3 | Al Dunbar | KO | 1 (8) | Feb 13, 1937 | 22 years, 295 days | Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US | |
| 63 | Win | 56–4–3 | Joe LaFauci | KO | 2 (8) | Feb 4, 1937 | 22 years, 286 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 62 | Win | 55–4–3 | Steve Halaiko | KO | 3 (10), 0:45 | Dec 23, 1936 | 22 years, 243 days | Escambron Baseball Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 61 | Win | 54–4–3 | Eddie Brink | PTS | 10 | Aug 24, 1936 | 22 years, 122 days | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US | |
| 60 | Win | 53–4–3 | Frankie Klick | PTS | 10 | Jun 8, 1936 | 22 years, 45 days | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US | |
| 59 | Win | 52–4–3 | Leonard Del Genio | PTS | 10 | May 15, 1936 | 22 years, 21 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 58 | Win | 51–4–3 | Aldo Spoldi | PTS | 10 | Apr 27, 1936 | 22 years, 3 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 57 | Win | 50–4–3 | Lou Jallos | KO | 7 (10) | Apr 15, 1936 | 21 years, 357 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 56 | Win | 49–4–3 | Bobby Pacho | PTS | 10 | Mar 23, 1936 | 21 years, 334 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 55 | Win | 48–4–3 | Joey Costa | PTS | 8 | Mar 14, 1936 | 21 years, 325 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 54 | Win | 47–4–3 | Paris Apice | TKO | 6 (10), 2:56 | Feb 12, 1936 | 21 years, 294 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 53 | Win | 46–4–3 | Al Roth | PTS | 10 | Feb 3, 1936 | 21 years, 285 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 52 | Win | 45–4–3 | Jimmy Murray | TKO | 5 (8) | Dec 21, 1935 | 21 years, 241 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 51 | Win | 44–4–3 | Joey Zodda | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 11, 1935 | 21 years, 231 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 50 | Win | 43–4–3 | Pete Mascia | PTS | 8 | Nov 30, 1935 | 21 years, 220 days | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 49 | Win | 42–4–3 | Jack Stanley | KO | 3 (10) | Nov 20, 1935 | 21 years, 210 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 48 | Win | 41–4–3 | Johnny Morro | TKO | 4 (10), 1:13 | Nov 14, 1935 | 21 years, 204 days | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| 47 | Win | 40–4–3 | Joey Greb | KO | 2 (8) | Nov 8, 1935 | 21 years, 198 days | Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 46 | Win | 39–4–3 | Phil Rafferty | PTS | 10 | Oct 30, 1935 | 21 years, 189 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 45 | Win | 38–4–3 | Steve Halaiko | UD | 10 | Oct 16, 1935 | 21 years, 175 days | Star Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 44 | Win | 37–4–3 | Carlo Orlandi | TKO | 10 (10) | Jul 14, 1935 | 21 years, 81 days | Velodromo Vigorelli, Milan, Italy | |
| 43 | Win | 36–4–3 | Gheorghe Covaci | PTS | 10 | May 10, 1935 | 21 years, 16 days | Salle Wagram, Paris, France | |
| 42 | Win | 35–4–3 | Harry Brooks | PTS | 10 | Apr 21, 1935 | 20 years, 362 days | The Arena, Mile End, London, England, UK | |
| 41 | Draw | 34–4–3 | Saverio Turiello | PTS | 10 | Apr 15, 1935 | 20 years, 356 days | Teatro Puccini, Milan, Italy | |
| 40 | Win | 34–4–2 | George Odwell | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 31, 1935 | 20 years, 341 days | Devonshire Club, Hackney, London, England, UK | |
| 39 | Win | 33–4–2 | Victor Denyl | KO | 3 (10) | Mar 19, 1935 | 20 years, 329 days | Central Sporting Club, Paris, France | |
| 38 | Win | 32–4–2 | Tommy Dowlais | KO | 3 (12) | Mar 10, 1935 | 20 years, 320 days | Devonshire Club, Hackney, London, England, UK | |
| 37 | Win | 31–4–2 | Roger Simende | KO | 8 (10) | Mar 5, 1935 | 20 years, 315 days | Central Sporting Club, Paris, France | |
| 36 | Win | 30–4–2 | Roland Courant | KO | 5 (10) | Feb 16, 1935 | 20 years, 298 days | Central Sporting Club, Paris, France | |
| 35 | Win | 29–4–2 | Hajik Sandjack | TKO | 4 (6) | Jan 28, 1935 | 20 years, 279 days | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | |
| 34 | Win | 28–4–2 | Raymond Defer | KO | 6 (10) | Jan 11, 1935 | 20 years, 262 days | Salle Wagram, Paris, France | |
| 33 | Win | 27–4–2 | Maurice Arnault | PTS | 6 | Dec 24, 1934 | 20 years, 244 days | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | |
| 32 | Win | 26–4–2 | Kid Zenti | TKO | 2 (6) | Dec 5, 1934 | 20 years, 225 days | Salle Wagram, Paris, France | |
| 31 | Win | 25–4–2 | Ramon Badia | KO | 3 (10) | Sep 28, 1934 | 20 years, 157 days | Teatro Circo Price, Madrid, Spain | |
| 30 | Win | 24–4–2 | Cipriano Torres | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 22, 1934 | 20 years, 120 days | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | |
| 29 | Win | 23–4–2 | Guillermo Ruiz | TKO | 8 (10) | Jul 18, 1934 | 20 years, 85 days | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | |
| 28 | Win | 22–4–2 | Jose Mico | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 27, 1934 | 20 years, 64 days | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | |
| 27 | Win | 21–4–2 | Miguel Martinez | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 20, 1934 | 20 years, 57 days | Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Spain | |
| 26 | Win | 20–4–2 | Juan Llanguas | TKO | 4 (10) | May 2, 1934 | 20 years, 8 days | Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona, Spain | |
| 25 | Win | 19–4–2 | Felix Perez | TKO | 7 (10) | Mar 7, 1934 | 19 years, 317 days | Salón Nuevo Mundo, Barcelona, Spain | |
| 24 | Loss | 18–4–2 | Felipe Andrade | PTS | 10 | Sep 29, 1933 | 19 years, 158 days | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 23 | Loss | 18–3–2 | Felipe Andrade | PTS | 10 | Aug 27, 1933 | 19 years, 125 days | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Lost Puerto Rican lightweight title |
| 22 | Win | 18–2–2 | Emilio Morris | PTS | 10 | Jul 4, 1933 | 19 years, 71 days | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Won Puerto Rican lightweight title |
| 21 | Win | 17–2–2 | Jesus Rodil | PTS | 8 | May 20, 1933 | 19 years, 26 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 20 | Win | 16–2–2 | Franz Duebbers | PTS | 10 | Apr 26, 1933 | 19 years, 2 days | Caracas, Venezuela | Retained Venezuelan lightweight title |
| 19 | Draw | 15–2–2 | Firpo Zuliano | PTS | 8 | Apr 16, 1933 | 18 years, 357 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 18 | Win | 15–2–1 | Emilio Morris | PTS | 10 | Sep 18, 1932 | 18 years, 147 days | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Won Puerto Rican lightweight title |
| 17 | Win | 14–2–1 | Hector Chafferdet | PTS | 10 | Jul 17, 1932 | 18 years, 84 days | Caracas, Venezuela | Won vacant Venezuelan lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 13–2–1 | Pedro Ruiz | KO | 4 (10) | Jun 26, 1932 | 18 years, 41 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 15 | Win | 12–2–1 | Meliton Aragon | PTS | 10 | Jun 4, 1932 | 18 years, 41 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 14 | Win | 11–2–1 | Ramon Bordelies | PTS | 8 | May 7, 1932 | 18 years, 13 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 13 | Win | 10–2–1 | Johnny Alba | PTS | 8 | Apr 23, 1932 | 17 years, 365 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 12 | Win | 9–2–1 | Johnny Alba | PTS | 8 | Apr 9, 1932 | 17 years, 351 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 11 | Draw | 8–2–1 | Sindulfo Diaz | PTS | 8 | Feb 27, 1932 | 17 years, 309 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Carlos Flores | PTS | 8 | Oct 4, 1931 | 17 years, 163 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 9 | Loss | 7–2 | Firpo Zuliano | PTS | 10 | Sep 13, 1931 | 17 years, 142 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 8 | Loss | 7–1 | Hector Chafferdet | PTS | 8 | Aug 10, 1931 | 17 years, 108 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Kid Langford | PTS | 10 | Jul 25, 1931 | 17 years, 92 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Julio Greaves | PTS | 6 | Jul 18, 1931 | 17 years, 85 days | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Guillermo Nelson | PTS | 8 | Jun 28, 1931 | 17 years, 65 days | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Pedro Mendoza | KO | 1 (4) | Jun 21, 1931 | 17 years, 58 days | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Vicente Abadia | PTS | 6 | May 10, 1931 | 17 years, 16 days | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Juan Sanchez | PTS | 6 | Apr 19, 1931 | 16 years, 360 days | San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Antonio Melendez | PTS | 6 | Feb 1, 1931 | 16 years, 283 days | Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
* Puerto Ricans in the International Boxing Hall of Fame
| Number | Name | Year inducted | Notes |
| 1 | Carlos Ortíz | 1991 | World Jr. Welterweight Champion 1959 June 12- 1960, September 1, WBA Lightweight Champion 1962 Apr 21 – 1965 Apr 10, WBC Lightweight Champion 1963 Apr 7 – 1965 Apr 10, WBC Lightweight Champion 1965 Nov 13 – 1968 Jun 29. |
| 2 | Wilfred Benítez | 1994 | The youngest world champion in boxing history. WBA Light Welterweight Champion 1976 Mar 6 – 1977, WBC Welterweight Champion 1979 Jan 14 – 1979 Nov 30, WBC Light Middleweight Champion. |
| 3 | Wilfredo Gómez | 1995 | WBC Super Bantamweight Champion 1977 May 21 – 1983, WBC Featherweight Champion 1984 Mar 31 – 1984 Dec 8, WBA Super Featherweight Champion 1985 May 19 – 1986 May 24. |
| 4 | José "Chegui" Torres | 1997 | Won a silver medal in the junior middleweight at the 1956 Olympic Games. Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion 1965 Mar 30 – 1966 Dec 16 |
| 5 | Sixto Escobar | 2002 | Puerto Rico's first boxing champion. World Bantamweight Champion 15 Nov 1935– 23 Sep 1937, World Bantamweight Champion 20 Feb 1938– Oct 1939 |
| 6 | Edwin Rosario | 2006 | Ranks #36 on the list of "100 Greatest Punchers of All Time." according to Ring Magazine. WBC Lightweight Champion 1983 May 1 – 1984 Nov 3, WBA Lightweight Champion 1986 Sep 26 – 1987 Nov 21, WBA Lightweight Champion 199 Jul 9 – 1990 Apr 4, WBA Light Welterweight Champion 1991 Jun 14 – 1992 Apr 10. |
| 7 | Pedro Montañez | 2007 | 92 wins out of 103 fights. Never held a title. |
| 8 | Joe Cortez | 2011 | The first Puerto Rican boxing referee to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame |
| 9 | Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Hardwick | 2012 | Member of boxing's "Black Murderers' Row". World Colored Welterweight Championship - June 11, 1937 to August 22, 1938; World Colored Middleweight Championship - January 11, 1940 until the title went extinct in the 1940s; World Colored Middleweight Championship - January 15, 1943 until the title went extinct in the 1940s |
| 10 | Félix "Tito" Trinidad | 2014 | Captured the IBF welterweight crown in his 20th pro bout. Won the WBA light middleweight title from David Reid in March 2000 and later that year unified titles with a 12th-round knockout against IBF champ Fernando Vargas. In 2001 became a three-division champion. |
| 11 | Héctor "Macho" Camacho | 2016 | First boxer to be recognized as a septuple champion in history (counting championships from minor sanctioning bodies). WBC Super Featherweight Championship - August 7, 1983 – 1984, WBC Lightweight Championship - August 10, 1985 – 1987, WBO Light Welterweight Champion - March 6, 1989 – February 23, 1991, WBO Light Welterweight Champion - May 18, 1991–1992. |
| 12 | Mario Rivera Martino | 2019 | First Puerto Rican boxing sports writer to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He served Puerto Rican boxing for more than 50 years as a writer and eventual commissioner. |
| 13 | Miguel Cotto | 2022 | He is a multiple-time world champion, and the first Puerto Rican boxer to win world titles in four weight classes, from light welterweight to middleweight. In 2007 and 2009, |
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