Gustavo Ballas 'The South American Sugarman'

Senor Pepe' · 10-22-2012, 04:50 PM

Gustavo Ballas a.k.a. 'Mandrake the Magician'

The talented boxing machine from Argentina, who many likened to
The Sugarman 'Sugar' Ray Robinson.

The 23 1/2 year-old - had an incredible unbeaten streak at 54-0-1 (20 KO's),
and Gustavo was considered to be a next 'Superstar' for American Television.

After winning the WBA Super Flyweight Championship in September 1981,
he was being 'groomed' for a big Nationally Televised bout for early-1982.

When,,,,,,,in December 1981 in Panama City, Panama - Gustavo was to
make his 'first' Title Defense versus Rafael Pedroza, a fighter that he
had easily decisioned earlier in his career.

10-22-2012, 04:50 PM	#1
Senor Pepe' Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,734 vCash: 500	Gustavo Ballas 'The South American Sugarman' Gustavo Ballas a.k.a. 'Mandrake the Magician' The talented boxing machine from Argentina, who many likened to The Sugarman 'Sugar' Ray Robinson. The 23 1/2 year-old - had an incredible unbeaten streak at 54-0-1 (20 KO's), and Gustavo was considered to be a next 'Superstar' for American Television. After winning the WBA Super Flyweight Championship in September 1981, he was being 'groomed' for a big Nationally Televised bout for early-1982. When,,,,,,,in December 1981 in Panama City, Panama - Gustavo was to make his 'first' Title Defense versus Rafael Pedroza, a fighter that he had easily decisioned earlier in his career. Last edited by Senor Pepe'; 10-22-2012 at 07:29 PM.
Top