Carlos Monzon (August 7, 1942- January 8, 1995) was an Argentinian boxer who held the world middleweight title for 7 years, during which he made a then-division record of 14 defenses. His glamorous and violent life was avidly followed by the media, culminating with his trial for the murder of his wife and his death in a car crash soon thereafter. August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: En Unión y Libertad (English: In Union and Liberty) Anthem: Himno Nacional Argentino Capital Buenos Aires Largest city Buenos Aires Official languages Spanish Government President Democratic Republic Néstor Kirchner Independence - May Revolution - Declared - Recognised from Spain 25 May 1810 9 July 1816 in 1821 (by Portugal) Area... Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore at Yankee Stadium, New York City, 1955 Julio Cesar Chavez and Ivan Robinson at the STAPLES centre, Los Angeles, 2005 Boxing, also called pugilism or prizefighting, is a sport where two participants of similar weight attack each other with their fists in a series of... Middleweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. ...

He was adored all over Argentina during his run of 14 title defenses of the world middleweight championship. He was accused many times of domestic violence by his two wives and many mistresses, and of beating paparazzi. He toured all of Latin America and Europe with the prettiest Argentinan and Italian models and actresses. He was accused of killing his wife in 1989, and then sentenced to 11 years in jail. He died in a car crash during a weekend furlough. He would have been let free in 2001. Paparazzi is a plural term for photographers who take candid photographs of celebrities, usually by relentlessly shadowing them in public and private activities. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is the worlds second-smallest continent in terms of area, covering around 10,790,000 km² (4,170,000 sq mi) or 2. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

Monzon's life began in the small but progressive city of Santa Fe, Argentina. As a youngster, he showed interest in boxing. Santa Fe, is a city in northeastern Argentina, It is the capital of the Santa Fe Province, near the junction of the Parana and Salado rivers, opposite the city of Parana, to which Santa Fe is linked by a sub-fluvial tunnel inaugurated in 1973. ...

The start to his professional career didn't indicate anything special, as he lost 3 and drew 3 of his first 20 bouts. However, he kept progressing against local foes, and built quite an impressive record. Since most of the opposition in his record was local, he wasn't given much credit by anyone, other than for being a good middleweight who could fight 10 round bouts.

World Middleweight champion Nino Benvenuti had long had a distinguished career that included championships in 2 divisions and 2 wins in 3 bouts vs all-time great Emile Griffith. He had lost the year before to American Tom Bethea in Australia, but in a title rematch in Yugoslavia, he avenged that loss. Giovanni Benvenuti (born April 26, 1938), better known as Nino Benvenuti, is an Italian former boxer who is considered by many, including noted boxing writer Brian Doogan, to be the greatest boxer ever from Italy. ... Emile Griffith (born February 3, 1938) is a former boxer from the US Virgin Islands who won world championships in both the Welterweight and Junior Middleweight divisions. ... Official language none (1963–1974: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Croato-Serbian, Slovenian) Capital Belgrade Largest city Belgrade Area (1991)  - Total  - % water Ranked xxst 255,804 km² Negligible Population  - Total (2004)  - Density Ranked xxth 20,522,972 80/km² Currency Yugoslav dinar Time zone  - in summer CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2...

Nobody expected Monzon to beat Benvenuti in their title match. Yet Monzon applied pressure from the start, and in the 12th, a right hand landed perfectly on Benvenuti's chin, and the title changed hands.

The Argentinan people loved their champion. Monzon beat Benevenuti in a rematch, this time in only three rounds in Monte Carlo. A string of defenses followed, including two wins over three-time former world champion Griffith, a win over tough Philadelphian Bennie Briscoe, a knockout in five rounds over European champion Tom Bogs, a knockout in seven rounds over world Welterweight champion Jose Mantequilla Napoles and a 10 round knockout of tough Tony Licata of New Orleans at the Madison Square Garden, in what would turn out to be Monzon's only fight in the United States. Monte Carlo is a very wealthy section of the city-state of Monaco known for its casino, gambling, beaches, glamour, and sightings of famous people. ... Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... Bad Bennie Briscoe (b. ... Knockout (K.O.), or simply knock, is a winning criterion of many ring sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and others. ... This article is about the continent. ... José Napoles (born April 13, 1940) is a Cuban-Mexican who was a world boxing champion. ... Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, has been the name of four arenas in New York City, United States. ...

However, a darker side of Monzon would soon begin to emerge. In 1973, Monzon was shot in the leg by his wife, requiring 7 hours of surgery to remove the bullet from the champion's body. By 1975, he began a very publicized romance with the great singer and dancer, Susana Gimenez. Monzon hated papparazzi who detailed his affairs. He went to Italy with Gimenez to participate in a movie, and started increasingly travelling with her to exotic locations like Brazil and the rest of Latin America, letting himself be seen with her. 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Susana Gimenez is an Argentine actress and diva. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...

He was still married, however, and soon the beatings he gave his wife became public knowledge, and many times he landed at the police station for beating her. Ms. Gimenez also began wearing sunglasses more often, and many times, papparazzi had to be hospitalized from the beatings suffered at the hands of Monzon. Monzon was known during this period for his unpredictable violent outbreaks. During this period, Monzon divorced his wife, and later re-married another Argentinian girl.

Monzon's Middleweight championship title was lifted in 1975 by the WBC for not defending it against mandatory challenger Rodrigo Valdez. Valdez, a Colombian, then won the WBC's title, while Monzon kept the WBA's championship. So in 1976, they finally met, this time, world champion vs. world champion. 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Rodrigo Valdez (born December 22, 1946) is a former boxer from Colombia who was a two time world Middleweight champion and whose rivalry with Carlos Monzon has long been considered among the most legendary boxing rivalries. ... The World Boxing Council (WBC) has operated since 1963 as a competitor to Venezuelas World Boxing Association (WBA) and, according to its founders, a way to improve professional boxings standards. ... World Boxing Association (WBA) is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title, at the professional level. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Valdez's brother had been shot to death one week prior to the fight and he didn't feel like fighting. Still, they were under contract and so the fight took place in Monte Carlo and Monzon handed an uninterested Valdez a beating, winning a 15 round unanimous decision and unifying the world title once again. Because of the special circumstances under which Valdez performed, an immediate rematch was ordered, once again in Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo is a very wealthy section of the city-state of Monaco known for its casino, gambling, beaches, glamour, and sightings of famous people. ... Monte Carlo is a very wealthy section of the city-state of Monaco known for its casino, gambling, beaches, glamour, and sightings of famous people. ...

This time,Valdez came out roaring. A right cross to the chin put Monzon down in the second round, and Valdez built a lead through the first half of the fight. Monzon, however, mounted a brilliant comeback and outboxed Valdez for the last 8 rounds, winning a split decision to retain the title and score his 14th title defense.

Monzon retired after this defense and basically led a quiet life through most of the late 1970s and the 1980s. Or so it seemed to the public. The 1970s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1970 and 1979. ... The 1980s (sometimes refered to as the geighties) in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1980 and 1989. ...

Gimenez, perhaps tired of his promises and humiliations, left him in 1980. She is now starring in a very popular TV show in Argentina. 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...

After the break up with Gimenez, Monzon's private life was finally closed to the public, but the beatings continued, this time with his second wife, Alicia Muñiz. And on one sad afternoon of 1989, he allegedly beat Alicia with his fist so many times, that Alicia, scared and bloody, ran to the balcony of their second floor apartment. He followed her there, and, according to Argentinan police, grabbed her by the neck, and then picked her up and pushed her off the balcony and into her death. 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Upon hearing his sentence, Monzon didn't show any remorse for what had happened.

In 1995, he was given a weekend furlough to visit his family and kids, and upon returning to jail after the weekend, he crashed near the jail building, dying instantly. There have been rumors that he committed suicide by crashing the car, but there has been no evidence found that supports that claim. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

His record stands at 89 wins, only three losses, nine draws, and one no contest. Sixty-one of his wins came by knockout. His only losses were by points and early in his career. Whatever Monzon's personal failings, even crimes, may have been, his boxing career was inarguably a towering achievement. No contest is a technical term used in the sport of boxing, to describe a fight which ends for reasons outside the fighters hands. ...