| Richie Lemos | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Richie Lemos |
| Nickname(s) | Plaza Mexican |
| Rated at | Light Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | June 2, 1920 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | October 18, 2004 (aged 84) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 81 |
| Wins | 55 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 23 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Richie Lemos (born June 2, 1920 in Los Angeles, California, deceased October 18, 2004) was a Mexican-American boxer in the Featherweight division. He was also a former NBA World Featherweight Champion.[1]
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Although Lemos was born in Los Angeles, he was known during his fighting days by the nicknames "Plaza Mexican" and also as the "Mexican Tiger." Both his parents were from Mexico, mother Michaela from Guadalajara, Jalisco and father Feliciano from Michoacán.[2]
In his first attempt Richie won the World Featherweight Championship by upsetting Petey Scalzo by T.K.O. in the seventh round.[3][4]
On November 18, 1941 Lemos lost his Championship by a very disputed decision to Jackie Wilson.[5]
In 1989 Richie was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.[6]
| Preceded by Petey Scalzo |
World Featherweight Champion 1 July 1941– 18 November 1941 |
Succeeded by Jackie Wilson |