The Resume

(May 3, 1943-July 18, 1985)
Born in Mexico City, Mexico
Two-time featherweight world champion (1964-67, May-November, 1970)
37 wins (26 by knockout), 3 losses
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (1999)

Why he might be annoying:

He lost in the opening round of the 1960 Olympics.
He twice retired, then returned to the ring.
His second reign as world champion lasted only seven months as he lost his first title defense.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was born right-handed but fought as a lefty, earning the nickname ‘El Zurdo de Oro’ (‘the Golden Southpaw’).
He was known for his stamina, recording seven of his knockouts after the seventh round.
He had an unusually slow heartbeat and pulse, which he claimed was the secret behind his endurance in the ring.
During his first reign as world champion, he successfully defended his title seven times, then retired.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Boxers
• Boxing Hall of Famers (Ranked: 1999)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 91]
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [May] (Ranked: 5031943)
• I am Mexican
• I Died in 1985 (Ranked: 42)
• I Died in the City I Was Born In
• I Retired, Just Kidding
• Little People [5'3 and Shorter] - Male
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing Boxing Gloves
• Profiles 56751-57000 (Ranked: 56880)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying