Carlos Monzón
Argentinian Boxer and Actor
Born
August 7th, 1942
83 years ago
Died
1995
30 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Achieved prominence in professional boxing as a middleweight champion. Held the World Middleweight title from 1970 to 1977. Transitioned into acting with roles in Argentine cinema after retiring from boxing. Recognized for both skills in the ring and performances on screen.
Held the World Middleweight title for 7 years
Defeated legendary fighters like Nino Benvenuti
Starred in films such as 'Left-Handed' and 'The Man Who Returned'
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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