What coursed the stoppage of Benvenuti in the second Monzon-fight?

Yes that was a strange one. I thought Nino looked up for the fight but Monzon's strength was getting to him. That looked like huge left hook to me that put him down at the end of the second. Like you say though, why would his corner throw the towel in when they did? Maybe they just thought Monzon was gonna get him out of there at some point. No wonder he wasn't happy about it.

 

Odd ending, indeed.

 

Argentine referees have a special place in their heart for Argentine fighters. They make German judges and Italian referees look impartial. At least during the 60s and 70s.

This was a strange ending but Benvenuti was shot. He wasnt going to win this fight.

 

I don't know about Monaco but I can think of at least a couple occasions where away fighters have been disqualified in Italy.

 

Fraser Scotts DQ in Italy was horrendous

 

Have a look at Juan Carlos Duran's record. He won 6 fights on DQ in Italy including one against my mate Johnny Pritchett in a European title fight. John was that disgusted he never boxed again. Ironically Duran was born in Argentina but was based out of Italy.

 

I will Claus, I'm meeting up with him in London next month at the London ex boxers annual luncheon. There will be a few old faces on our table including Billy Walker.

 

Greetings klomp! I know the fight you're referring to. Fraser has a book out there somewhere. I've read 'snippets' and would like to get it. Now you've got me piqued. I'm going to try to find it on Amazon tonite.
I do remember a quote from Fraser that Monzon was the one fighter that he knew he had no chance of beating.

 

Hey klomp!
Just got it! "The Selling of a Middleweight".
Hard copy, used, only $0.99 plus $3.50 shipping! A steal!
Thank you for reminding me of a fighter from years ago I had all but forgotten about. :good
With the cold weather here in Indy, I can brew a hot tea and sit back and enjoy!

 

Just looked at that channel on youtube. There's loads of boxing on it.

 

Greetings Claus from Indianapolis, IN! Hope your weather in Denmark is better than we're having.
I'm looking forward to receiving the book. Scott was an interesting fellow. Athlete in multi-sports (from either Washington state or Oregon) who suddenly realized that he had major boxing skills and went pro.
As mentioned previously, he was disqualified in the Benvenuti fight for 'head butting' which was a scam! Nothing against Nino, I think he was an ATG. The few chapters I read years ago also had him discussing his South African fight with the tough Pierre Fourie where he was approached before the fight by a couple of 'thugs' that told him to lay off of Pierre's damaged eye. To be fair, the 'thugs' said Fourie knew nothing about them, it was their call. Scott's comments on the fight were very interesting.
Blessings Claus, its always a pleasure to communicate with someone from the 'continent'!
Brad