Bert Colima

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Bert Colima
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Real name Ephram Romero
Nickname(s) Whittier Bearcat
Rated at Middleweight
Nationality American
Born 1902-09-08
Whittier, CA
Died October 24, 1979(1979-10-24) (aged 77)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 200
Wins 135
Wins by KO 48
Losses 38
Draws 21
No contests 6

Ephram Romero was a Mexican-American professional boxer from Whittier, California. From 1919 to 1920.

Professional career

Bert fought Frank Barrieau to a draw in California.

Bert and Frank Barrieau had a rematch in Oakland, California. The fight again went to a draw.

Bert also fought Oakland Jimmy Duffy to a draw in California.

Bert fought Mickey Walker in California. Bert lost by DQ.

Bert fought Leo Lomski for the Pacific Coast Middleweight Title in Seattle, Washington. Bert lost by KO.

Bert fought Dave Shade in Los Angeles, California. Bert lost by decision.

Bert had a rematch with Dave Shade in Chicago, Illinois. Bert lost again but this time by KO.

Bert had a fight against Tommy White for the Mexican middleweight title in Mexico City, Mexico. Bert won by decision.

Bert would successfully defend his title against Hilario Martinez winning by in Mexico City, Mexico (August 11, 1929).

His next fight came against Joe Dundee for the Mexican welterweight title in Mexico City, Mexico. Bert would lose by decision.

Bert would fight for the Mexican heavyweight title against Firpo Segura. Bert would lose the match in Mexico City, Mexico by decision.

See also

  • World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees

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