Haven't seen the extensive footage that i'd have liked, but i have seen good things. Read a lot aswell, great defensive boxer, upper body movement, but very ale footwork also. Clever counters and good in the pocket. One of the finest flyweights of all time, in my opinion should make top 10 for anyone (don't ask me for a list though!!) I'll beat Sweet Pea to it- if you have seen Nicollino Locche, Canto looks like a more mobile version.
I was a fan of Miguel Canto back in the 70's. A shamne that th lower division champs, even BRILLIANT ones labored in relative obscurity compared to the heavier divisions. No one I knew back then, (boxing fans) ever heard of him.
Arguably the greatest Flyweight of all time. As teeto said, he was similar to Locche in his defensive awareness, reflexes, and technique, but there were differences. First of all, Locche was muchy more stationary, while Canto used a lot more lateral movement. Secondly, Canto was a more offense-oriented fighter, despite his similarly lacking power. He'd often be the one to lead with jabs and left hooks, using his uncanny timing and reflexes to pop in and out without taking any punishment in return. Should rate very highly among the top pure boxers of all time for what he was able to accomplish at his size (in the golden era of the Flyweight division) with so little power. Truly a master ring technician.
i dont know alot about him and have never seen him but i will start watching him know. was he as good at defense as locche
His defence was excellent and was great on the inside making his bigger opponents miss one of the greatest flyweights.
