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Kid Chocolate

(Redirected from Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo)
For the boxer of the same nickname, see Peter Quillin.

Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo (January 6, 1910 – August 8, 1988), better known as Kid Chocolate, was a Cuban boxer who enjoyed great success both in the boxing ring and outside it during the 1930s. Chocolate boxed professionally between 1927 and 1938. His record was 136 wins, 10 losses and 6 draws, 51 wins coming by knockout and one no-decision bout, also making Ring magazine's list of boxers with 50 or more career knockout wins. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 1991.

Kid Chocolate
Born
Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo

January 6, 1910
Cerro, Havana, Cuba
DiedAugust 8, 1988(1988-08-08) (aged 78)
Cuba
Other namesThe Cuban Bon Bon
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Featherweight
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights152
Wins136
Wins by KO51
Losses10
Draws6

Biography

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Career

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Early years

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Sardiñas, also nicknamed The Cuban Bon Bon, learned how to fight by watching old fight films in Cuba. He later sparred with boxers such as Benny Leonard and Jack Johnson, all world champions, before beginning an amateur boxing career. Sardiñas had no fear and would actively engage in fights outside the ring with anyone who wanted it.

His professional boxing debut, officially, occurred on March 3, 1928, when he knocked out Juan Sarriá Rodríguez aka 'Kid Sotolongo' via first-round KO of a scheduled 6 round bout after having fought and won 3 semi-professional bouts from October 1927 to February 1928.[1][2]

Taking the World Jr. Lightweight Championship

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After going up in weight class to the Junior Lightweight division, he started 1931 by winning four fights in a row. Then, on July 15, his dream of becoming Cuba's first world boxing champion finally came true, as he knocked out the defending world Junior Lightweight champion Benny Bass in seven rounds to take the world title.[3] Five non-title wins followed, including a first-round knockout in a rematch with Scalfaro. He finished the year by going up in weight once again, and challenging world Lightweight champion Tony Canzoneri, losing by a decision in 15 in his first attempt to gain the Lightweight crown.

He started 1932 by winning his first eight bouts, including a world title defense in Havana against Davie Abad, beaten in 15 by decision. Then, he faced "Kid" Berg in a rematch, losing again, this time by decision in 15. He engaged in seven more bouts, including two decision wins over Johnny Farr, before fighting Lew Feldman on October 13. The fight was recognized as a world Featherweight title bout, but only by the New York state athletic commission. Chocolate won by a knockout in 12 rounds, gaining the New York World title.

He defended that world title twice, including a third fight with LaBarba, before relinquishing it while in the middle of a European boxing tour that took him to Madrid, Barcelona and Paris. He won all of his fights on that tour by decision. Upon returning to America, he lost by a knockout in two in a rematch with Canzoneri.

Losing the World Jr. Lightweight Title to Frankie Klick

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Before a crowd of 4,000, the Kid lost the World Jr. Lightweight boxing championship to Frankie Klick, on December 25, 1933, at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a seventh-round technical knockout. The Ludington Daily News, wrote "The flashy Cuban "bon bon" (Chocolate) was bereft of the title in the seventh round of a scheduled fifteen round Christmas Day bout by a whistling right smash to the chin and all he got in exchange was the second knockout of his career although the latest was of the technical variety." The bout had been fairly close until the seventh with Chocolate showing stamina and style.[4] The seventh round had gone two minutes and fifty-eight seconds when the knockout occurred. "The Cuban waged a fast, aggressive fight in the early rounds that gave him a temporary lead." Chocolate had landed rights "to the head and body." Kid Chocolate may have been suffering from the knockout he had received from Tony Canzoneri only a month previously. Chocolate retained his featherweight championship at least in the state of New York.[5] After that fight, it was revealed that he was suffering from syphilis.

Later years

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He retired shortly thereafter, but came back in 1934. He won 47 of his next 50 bouts. He never received another world title attempt and felt abandoned by boxing's elite. He retired again in 1938.

Kid Chocolate enjoyed the city's nightlife. However, when he stepped out of boxing, he went back to Cuba and lived a quieter life.

Legacy

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From 1959, Chocolate's fame in Cuba was overlooked by Fidel Castro and his revolutionary forces, and he almost became a forgotten champion. But, by the late 1970s, Chocolate's achievements were finally recognized by the Cuban government, who gave him a small pension. Chocolate died in his own home – bought for his mother when he was champion – in 1988.

He was the inspiration for the character Chocolate Drop in Clifford Odets' play Golden Boy.[6]

Former WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin, an American of Cuban descent, carries the nickname "Kid Chocolate" in honor of Sardiñas.

The highly acclaimed greatest pound for pound boxer of all time Sugar Ray Robinson was a big fan of Kid Chocolate and incorporated a lot of Chocolate's boxing style into his own: "Sugar Ray Robinson was a great admirer of Kid Chocolate," said Fausto Miranda, a former Cuban journalist who covered many of Chocolate's fights. Sugar Ray Robinson, went on record saying that he had never seen anyone box like Kid Chocolate before. Robinson studied the Chocolate style and incorporated much of his slick movement and graceful flair into his own boxing style. Robinson in many ways was a combination of his boxing idols Joe Louis and Kid Chocolate. He mixed the concentration, masterful combinations and power punching of Louis with the stylish movement and balance of Chocolate.[7]

Montalvo was also the cousin of the lesser known flyweight contender Eladio 'Black Bill' Valdés.[8]

Professional boxing record

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152 fights 136 wins 10 losses
By knockout 51 2
By decision 84 8
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 6
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
152 Draw 136–10–6 Nicky Jerome PTS 10 Dec 18, 1938 Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
151 Win 136–10–5 Fillo Echevarria PTS 10 Mar 20, 1938 Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
150 Win 135–10–5 Johnny Mirabella KO 4 (10) Dec 23, 1937 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
149 Win 134–10–5 Young Chappie PTS 10 Nov 6, 1937 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
148 Win 133–10–5 Phil Baker PTS 10 Sep 5, 1937 Estadio Tropical, Havana, Cuba
147 Win 132–10–5 Johnny DeFoe UD 10 Aug 19, 1937 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
146 Win 131–10–5 Jimmy Tramberia KO 3 (10) Aug 16, 1937 Hempstead Bowl, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
145 Win 130–10–5 Joe Marciente PTS 10 Aug 13, 1937 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
144 Win 129–10–5 Charley Gomer PTS 10 Aug 2, 1937 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
143 Draw 128–10–5 Orville Drouillard PTS 8 Jul 27, 1937 Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
142 Win 128–10–4 Young Chappie PTS 8 Jul 20, 1937 Canarsie Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
141 Win 127–10–4 Charley Gomer PTS 8 Jun 7, 1937 Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
140 Win 126–10–4 Joe Marciente PTS 8 Jul 2, 1937 Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, California, U.S.
139 Win 125–10–4 Al Gillette TKO 4 (10) Jun 18, 1937 Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
138 Win 124–10–4 Young Chappie PTS 8 Jun 15, 1937 Canarsie Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Win 123–10–4 Al Reid PTS 10 Jun 2, 1937 Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
136 Win 122–10–4 Henry Hook PTS 10 May 25, 1937 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
135 Win 121–10–4 Frankie Anselm PTS 10 Apr 9, 1937 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
134 Win 120–10–4 Allie Tedesco PTS 8 Mar 27, 1937 Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Win 119–10–4 Joe Woods KO 1 (8) Mar 18, 1937 Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
132 Draw 118–10–4 Bernie Friedkin PTS 8 Mar 9, 1937 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
131 Win 118–10–3 Jimmy Lancaster PTS 6 Feb 27, 1937 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
130 Win 117–10–3 Johnny Mirabella PTS 8 Jan 28, 1937 Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
129 Win 116–10–3 Tony Pagano TKO 4 (8) Jan 19, 1937 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
128 Win 115–10–3 Johnny Erickson TKO 5 (10) Jan 13, 1937 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
127 Win 114–10–3 Joe LaFauci PTS 8 Jan 7, 1937 Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
126 Win 113–10–3 Al Gillette PTS 8 Dec 26, 1936 Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Win 112–10–3 Johnny Erickson PTS 8 Dec 19, 1936 Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Loss 111–10–3 Phil Baker UD 10 Dec 7, 1935 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Win 111–9–3 Jose Santos PTS 10 Sep 19, 1936 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
122 Win 110–9–3 Joey Brown PTS 10 Jul 18, 1936 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
121 Win 109–9–3 Johnny Erickson PTS 10 Jun 20, 1937 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
120 Win 108–9–3 Lew Feldman PTS 10 May 30, 1936 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
119 Win 107–9–3 Andy Martin PTS 10 Feb 1, 1936 Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
118 Win 106–9–3 Pelon Guerra KO 3 (10) Nov 30, 1935 Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
117 Win 105–9–3 Kid Jackson KO 7 (10) Sep 3, 1935 Havana, Cuba
116 Win 104–9–3 Pete Nebo PTS 10 Jul 4, 1935 Havana, Cuba
115 Loss 103–9–3 Simon Chavez PTS 10 Mar 17, 1935 Caracas, Venezuela
114 Win 103–8–3 Cliff Boykin KO 5 (10) Jan 19, 1935 Plaza de Toros, Maracay, Venezuela
113 Win 102–8–3 Jerry Mazza PTS 10 Nov 5, 1934 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 101–8–3 Andre Sarilla KO 7 (10) Aug 17, 1934 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
111 Win 100–8–3 Buster Brown PTS 8 Jul 31, 1934 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
110 Loss 99–8–3 Petey Hayes UD 10 Jul 11, 1935 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Win 99–7–3 Johnny Erickson PTS 10 Jul 6, 1935 Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
108 Win 98–7–3 Frankie Marchese PTS 10 Jun 28, 1934 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 97–7–3 Emil Paluso TKO 7 (10) May 29, 1934 Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
106 Draw 96–7–3 Tommy Paul PTS 10 May 22, 1934 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
105 Win 96–7–2 Pete Nebo PTS 10 May 11, 1934 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Draw 95–7–2 Bobby Gray PTS 10 Apr 24, 1934 Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, U.S.
103 Win 95–7–1 Frankie Wallace PTS 10 Apr 16, 1934 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
102 Loss 94–7–1 Frankie Klick TKO 7 (15) Dec 25, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lost NBA super featherweight title
101 Win 94–6–1 Frankie Wallace PTS 10 Dec 4, 1933 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Retained NBA super featherweight title
100 Loss 93–6–1 Tony Canzoneri KO 2 (10) Nov 24, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
99 Win 93–5–1 Joe Ghnouly MD 10 Nov 1, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
98 Win 92–5–1 Nic Bensa TKO 10 (10) Sep 29, 1933 Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
97 Win 91–5–1 Frans Machtens PTS 10 Aug 2, 1933 Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
96 Win 90–5–1 Nic Bensa PTS 10 Jul 15, 1933 Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
95 Win 89–5–1 Seaman Tommy Watson UD 15 May 19, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NBA super featherweight title;
Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
94 Win 88–5–1 Johnny Farr UD 10 May 1, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NBA super featherweight title[9]
93 Win 87–5–1 Fidel LaBarba MD 15 Dec 9, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world super featherweight title;
Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
92 Win 86–5–1 Johnny Alba PTS 6 Nov 29, 1932 Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 85–5–1 Eddie Reilly PTS 10 Nov 21, 1932 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 84–5–1 Pete Nebo PTS 10 Nov 14, 1932 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
89 Win 83–5–1 Lew Feldman KO 12 (15) Oct 13, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world super featherweight title;
Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
88 Win 82–5–1 Johnny Farr PTS 10 Oct 4, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
87 Win 81–5–1 Frank Fariello PTS 6 Sep 15, 1932 Municipal Stadium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
86 Win 80–5–1 Steve Smith UD 10 Sep 6, 1932 Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
85 Win 79–5–1 Frankie Marchese KO 4 (6) Sep 1, 1932 Municipal Stadium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
84 Win 78–5–1 Johnny Farr PTS 10 Aug 10, 1932 Parkway Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
83 Win 77–5–1 Eddie Shea UD 10 Aug 4, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained NBA super featherweight title
82 Loss 76–5–1 Jack 'Kid' Berg MD 15 Jul 18, 1932 Madison Square Garden Bowl,New York City, New York, U.S. Judges split; Referee voted for Berg
81 Win 76–4–1 Johnny Farr UD 10 Jun 22, 1932 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Win 75–4–1 Roger Bernard PTS 10 Jun 16, 1932 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 74–4–1 Mike Sarko PTS 10 Jun 6, 1932 Bonacker's Stadium, Rensselaer, New York, U.S.
78 Win 73–4–1 Lew Feldman UD 15 Jun 1, 1932 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
77 Win 72–4–1 Steve Smith PTS 10 May 26, 1932 Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S.
76 Win 71–4–1 Mike Sarko PTS 10 May 16, 1932 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Win 70–4–1 Davey Abad PTS 15 Apr 10, 1932 Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba Retained NBA super featherweight title
74 Win 69–4–1 Dominick Petrone PTS 10 Mar 6, 1932 Viejo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
73 Win 68–4–1 Maxie Leiner KO 1 (10) Nov 30, 1932 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Loss 67–4–1 Tony Canzoneri SD 15 Nov 20, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring lightweight titles;
For world light-welterweight title
71 Win 67–3–1 Lew Feldman UD 10 Nov 2, 1931 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
70 Win 66–3–1 Buck Oliva KO 2 (10) Oct 26, 1931 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
69 Win 65–3–1 Al 'Rube' Goldberg TKO 3 (10) Oct 21, 1931 Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
68 Win 64–3–1 Steve Smith PTS 10 Oct 12, 1931 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
67 Win 63–3–1 Joey Scalfaro TKO 1 (10) Oct 1, 1931 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NBA and The Ring super featherweight titles
66 Win 62–3–1 Benny Bass TKO 7 (10) Jul 15, 1931 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won NBA and The Ring super featherweight titles
65 Win 61–3–1 Harry Sankey PTS 10 Jun 29, 1931 Woodcliff Park, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
64 Win 60–3–1 Maxie Leiner PTS 10 Jun 17, 1931 Bronx Parkway Arena, White Plains, New York, U.S.
63 Win 59–3–1 Steve Smith PTS 10 Jun 12, 1931 White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
62 Win 58–3–1 George Goldberg TKO 7 (10) May 29, 1931 Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Loss 57–3–1 Battling Battalino UD 15 Dec 12, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
60 Loss 57–2–1 Fidel LaBarba UD 10 Nov 3, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 57–1–1 Mickey Doyle KO 1 (10) Oct 27, 1930 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
58 Win 56–1–1 Benny Nabors KO 1 (10) Oct 16, 1930 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Loss 55–1–1 Jack 'Kid' Berg SD 10 Aug 7, 1930 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 55–0–1 Luigi Quadrini PTS 10 Jul 15, 1930 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Win 54–0–1 Vic Burrone KO 3 (10) Jul 10, 1930 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
54 Win 53–0–1 Dominick Petrone TKO 6 (10) Jul 2, 1930 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Win 52–0–1 Johnny Erickson PTS 10 Apr 28, 1930 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
52 Win 51–0–1 Al Ridgeway TKO 2 (10) Mar 21, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 50–0–1 Benny Hall PTS 10 Mar 5, 1930 Plant Field, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
50 Win 49–0–1 Vic Burrone PTS 10 Feb 23, 1930 Miramar Garden, Havana, Cuba
49 Win 48–0–1 Johnny Lawson KO 2 (10) Dec 21, 1929 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 47–0–1 Dominick Petrone PTS 10 Dec 18, 1929 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 46–0–1 Herman Silverberg KO 1 (10) Dec 10, 1929 Uptown Lenox S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Win 45–0–1 Eddie O'Dowd KO 2 (10) Nov 27, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
45 Win 44–0–1 Jim El Zaird PTS 10 Nov 19, 1929 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Win 43–0–1 Johnny Erickson PTS 10 Nov 9, 1929 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Win 42–0–1 Al Singer SD 12 Aug 29, 1929 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
42 Win 41–0–1 Tommy Lorenzo TKO 6 (10) Aug 7, 1929 Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
41 Win 40–0–1 Steve Smith UD 10 Jul 30, 1929 Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
40 Win 39–0–1 Milton Cohen PTS 10 Jul 19, 1929 Playland Stadium, Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
39 Win 38–0–1 Ignacio Fernandez PTS 10 Jul 10, 1929 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
38 Win 37–0–1 Jackie Johnston KO 1 (10) Jun 24, 1929 Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
37 Win 36–0–1 Terry Roth TKO 3 (10) Jun 18, 1929 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
36 Win 35–0–1 Gregorio Vidal SD 10 Jun 5, 1929 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Win 34–0–1 Fidel LaBarba MD 10 May 22, 1929 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Win 33–0–1 Steve Smith UD 10 May 7, 1929 Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Win 32–0–1 Tommy Ryan KO 1 (10) Apr 29, 1929 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
32 Win 31–0–1 Vic Burrone UD 10 Apr 22, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 30–0–1 Bushy Graham DQ 7 (15) Apr 12, 1929 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Win 29–0–1 Johnny Vacca TKO 9 (10) Mar 22, 1929 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
29 Win 28–0–1 Al Rackow KO 4 (10) Mar 18, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
28 Win 27–0–1 Phil O'Dowd KO 1 (10) Mar 9, 1929 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Win 26–0–1 Chick Suggs UD 10 Dec 24, 1929 Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba Won vacant Colored featherweight title
26 Win 25–0–1 Pancho Dencio TKO 2 (10) Dec 22, 1928 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Win 24–0–1 Emil Paluso TKO 8 (10) Dec 17, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 23–0–1 Johnny Helstein PTS 10 Dec 10, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
23 Draw 22–0–1 Joey Scalfaro PTS 10 Nov 30, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Pinky May TKO 6 (10) Nov 24, 1928 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Jackie Schweitzer KO 6 (10) Nov 19, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Pinky Silverberg PTS 8 Nov 8, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Frisco Grande TKO 4 (10) Nov 3, 1928 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Joey Ross KO 1 (10) Oct 29, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Eddie O'Dowd PTS 10 Oct 10, 1928 Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Johnny Erickson PTS 10 Oct 1, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Sammy Tisch PTS 10 sep 17, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Mike Castle TKO 3 (10) Aug 31, 1928 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Nick Mercer KO 3 (8) Aug 25, 1928 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Johnny Green KO 6 (10) Aug 15, 1928 Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Nick DeSalvo PTS 8 Jul 25, 1928 Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Eddie Enos TKO 3 (8) Jul 11, 1928 Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Pablo Blanco KO 5 (10) Jun 16, 1928 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
8 Win 8–0 Jose 'Joe' Castillo PTS 6 Jun 4, 1928 Havana, Cuba
7 Win 7–0 Kid Saguita TKO 5 (10) May 14, 1928 Gran Stadium, Camaguey, Cuba
6 Win 6–0 Clemente 'Remache' Morales TKO 4 (10) Apr 7, 1928 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
5 Win 5–0 Angel Diaz KO 7 (10) Mar 10, 1928 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
4 Win 4–0 Kid Sotolongo KO 1 (6) Mar 3, 1928 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
3 Win 3–0 Johnny Cruz KO 5 (6) Feb 11, 1928 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
2 Win 2–0 Jose 'Joe' Castillo PTS 6 Dec 17, 1927 Miramar Garden, Havana, Cuba
1 Win 1–0 Johnny Cruz UD 6 Oct 22, 1927 Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
  2. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
  3. ^ "Kid Chocolate - Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  4. ^ "Young Frankie Klick Holds Junior Lightweight Title", Ludington Daily News, Ludington, Michigan, pg. 6, 26 December 1933
  5. ^ "Frankie Klick Takes Junior Lightweight Crown", Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois, pg. 6, 26 December 1933
  6. ^ "Kid Chocolate". 6 January 2010.
  7. ^ "Kid Chocolate, The Cuban Bon Bon…"A living, breathing boxing instruction book."". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  8. ^ "The Tale of Willie and Bill - an All-Time Great Boxing Rivalry". 30 May 2022.
  9. ^ "WBA World Super Featherweight Title".
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Achievements
Preceded by World junior lightweight champion
July 15, 1931 – December 25, 1933 		Succeeded by
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