Ive heard some mexican fighters mentioning him as one of their idols and he seems to be very respected in Mexico.What can you guys tell me about him? Heres some footage of him: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W-eVeFjQPg[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ro0Jldbjnw[/ame]
Great performance that one, I have it on DVD. El Raton was one of the most popular Mexican fighters of all time. A true icon in his native country, and the idol of latter Mexican Bantamweight icon Jose Becerra. Of the two, Macias was probably the more rounded stylist, relying on technical efficiency and a refined economic approach to outbox and take apart his opponents. Good at all aspects, great at none. Excellent fighter at his best, he seems to be very underappreciated today, despite his status among Mexican fans.
He was the first Mexican born fighter to win a title (Unless you count Chalky). He is revered because he opened the door for Mexican fighters. He got his title shot because the champion of the time refused to fight him so the National Boxing Association stripped him of his title. The video above is the match he had for the title. His record is 41-2 with 25 ko's. The hard thing about Mexican fighters prior to the 50's is like Black fighters they were shut out and you never got to see how good they really were. Despite what people may think Macias was a very solid boxer that relied on skill and a consistent jab to win. I agree with what Sweat Pea said Macias should be ranked higher than Zarate, Cuevas, and Palomino.
