Carlos Monzon
Undisputed world middleweight champion 1970 to 1977 with 14 defenses
Overview
Escopeta, the Rifle, from the poor quarters of San Javier won the title from Nino Benvenuti in Rome in 1970 and defended it 14 times against the best of the era, including Benvenuti again, Emile Griffith twice, Jose Napoles and Rodrigo Valdes. He retired undefeated as champion with 87 wins against 3 losses and 9 draws, Argentinas most celebrated ring king.
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