Nino Valdez (Geraldo Ramos Ponciano Valdez) (December 5, 1924-June 3, 2001) was the Cuban heavyweight boxing champion in the 1940's and 1950's. He was a top contender for the heavyweight title during this time, although he never received a shot due to his mixed results in the ring. Heavyweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar). ... This article is about the Cuban city. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After a string of four losses to notable fighters such as Harold Johnson, Archie Moore, and Bob Baker in 1952 and 1953, he went undefeated in an impressive run which saw him defeat Ezzard Charles and Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson. However, this undefeated streak came to an end when he lost to Archie Moore by a fifteen-round unanimous decision on May 2, 1955. He lost another fight to Bob Satterfield three months later. After beating former title contender Don Cockell, he lost a ten round unanimous decision to Bob "The Grinder" Baker on December 7, 1955. There was talk that if he would have won that bout, he would have fought Marciano on January 1 or 2 or on February 3 1956. Valdez wanted to fight Marciano in Cuba in June. But due to lack of sponsorship that never happened. Harold Johnson (born August 9, 1928, Manayunk, Pennsylvania) was a professional boxer. ... Archie Moore whose birth name was Archibald Wright (December 13, 1913 or 1916 – December 9, 1998) was a light heavyweight world boxing champion who set many records in boxing. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Ezzard Mack Charles (July 7, 1921 - May 27, 1975) was a professional boxer and former Heavyweight Champion of the world. ... Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson Sex Male Nationality US American Alias The Animal Birth Name Thomas Jackson Hometown New York City, NY Birthplace Hancock, Sparta, GA Division Heavyweight Date of Birth 1931-08-09 Date of Death 1981-02-14 Age at Death 49 Reach 80in Stance Orthodox Height 6 3½ Trainer... Bob Bombardier Satterfield (b. ... Don Cockell was a British boxer who won the British and European heavyweight titles. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ...

He continued boxing, losing to heavyweight contenders Zora Folley, Eddie Machen, and Sonny Liston. After his last bout, a win over contender Brian London in 1959, due to eye problems he retired. Zora Folley (1932–July 9, 1972) was an African-American heavyweight boxer. ... Edward Mills Machen was born in Redding, CA, on June 15, 1932. ... Charles L. Sonny Liston (May 8?, 1932 – December 30?, 1970), was a formidable boxer who became world Heavyweight champion by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, the first time Patterson had been knocked out for a count of 10. ... Brian London whos real name is Brian Harper. ...

After retirement he worked as a security guard and a bouncer.

External Links

Valdez's boxing record