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Nicolino Locche

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Nicolino Locche Famous memorial

Birth
Vista Flores, Departamento de Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina
Death
7 Sep 2005 (aged 66)
Las Heras, Departamento de Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina
Burial
Mendoza, Departamento de Capital, Mendoza, Argentina Add to Map
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Boxer. One of the greatest fighters in Argentine history. Renowned for his ability, reflexes and uncanny defensive tactics, which earned him the nickname "El Intocable" (The Untouchable). Following an impressive amateur career, in which he lost only 5 of 122 bouts, Locche turned pro in 1958. In 1961 he won the Argentine lightweight title and in 1963 the South American lightweight title. In 1968 he clinched the WBA junior welterweight title via 10th round TKO over Paul Fuji, successfully defended it five times. He retired for good in 1976 with a 117-4-14 (14 KO´s) record and the reputation as one of finest defensive fighters in history.
Boxer. One of the greatest fighters in Argentine history. Renowned for his ability, reflexes and uncanny defensive tactics, which earned him the nickname "El Intocable" (The Untouchable). Following an impressive amateur career, in which he lost only 5 of 122 bouts, Locche turned pro in 1958. In 1961 he won the Argentine lightweight title and in 1963 the South American lightweight title. In 1968 he clinched the WBA junior welterweight title via 10th round TKO over Paul Fuji, successfully defended it five times. He retired for good in 1976 with a 117-4-14 (14 KO´s) record and the reputation as one of finest defensive fighters in history.

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  • Originally Created by: 380W
  • Added: Sep 8, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11708383/nicolino-locche: accessed ), memorial page for Nicolino Locche (2 Sep 1939–7 Sep 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11708383, citing Parque Jardín, Mendoza, Departamento de Capital, Mendoza, Argentina; Maintained by Find a Grave.