American boxer
Bert Colima
Born Ephram Romero
Whittier, CA
Died October 24, 1979(1979-10-24) (aged 77) Other names Whittier Bearcat Statistics Weight(s) Middleweight Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 200 Wins 135 Wins by KO 48 Losses 38 Draws 21 No contests 6
Ephram Romero (1902-1979) was an American professional boxer from Whittier, California from 1919 to 1920.[ 1]
Professional career
Bert fought Frank Barrieau to a draw in California . A rematch in Oakland, California again went to a draw.
In California, he fought Oakland Jimmy Duffy to a draw and also fought Mickey Walker , losing by DQ.
He fought Leo Lomski for the Pacific Coast Middleweight Title in Seattle , Washington. Bert lost by KO.
Bert fought Dave Shade in Los Angeles, California , losing by decision. A rematch in Chicago, Illinois produced another loss, by KO.
Bert fought Tommy White for the Mexican middleweight title in Mexico City, Mexico , winning by decision.
Bert successfully defended his title against Hilario Martinez by winning in Mexico City, Mexico (August 11, 1929).
His next fight came against Joe Dundee for the Mexican welterweight title in Mexico City, Mexico. He lost by decision.
Bert fought for the Mexican heavyweight title against Firpo Segura in Mexico City, Mexico and lost by decision.
References
^ Colima, Bert W. (2009). Gentleman of the ring : the Bert Colima story (1st ed.). Magic Valley Publishers. ISBN 978-0982149652
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