Arturo Godoy

Arturo Godoy
Statistics
Real name Arturo Godoy
Rated at Heavyweight
Nationality Chile Chilean
Born (1912-10-10)10 October 1912
Iquique,
Chile
Died 27 August 1986(1986-08-27) (aged 73)
Iquique,
Chile
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 124
Wins 87
Wins by KO 49
Losses 23
Draws 12
No contests 2

Arturo Godoy was a Chilean boxer, also nicknamed "Arturito".

Biography

He was born in Iquique, Chile, on October 10, 1912.

He was South American Heavyweight Champion and had an extensive and successful career in Argentina, Cuba, Spain, and the United States roughly between 1931 and 1954.

In New York he beat Tony Galento.

He is best known for his two epic fights with Joe Louis for the World Heavyweight Championship in 1940. The first was held at the Madison Square Garden on February 10, 1940 and went the full length of 15 rounds. The 2 ringside judges split their votes and the tie was broken by the referee, who gave it to Louis, to the protest of a substantial part of the audience, who had been won over by the fact that Godoy showed no fear of Louis and by the additional fact that Louis was not able to knock out his opponent after a string of K.O.s and T.K.O.s. South Americans and Chileans in particular thought that Godoy had indeed won the fight and from then on the figure of Godoy acquired mythical proportions. A second fight was scheduled for June 20, 1940. Joe Louis prepared to counteract Godoy's strategy and ring tactics, focusing on bringing him up from his unusual low stance with a combination of hooks to the body and uppercuts. Godoy fought bravely but the referee had to stop the fight in the 8th round. Godoy continued fighting until 1954 and returned to Chile, where he was regarded as a hero.

He died of cancer in Chile in 1987.

Legacy

His life was used as the base for the novel "Muriendo por la dulce patria mía" (Planeta, 1998) by Roberto Castillo Sandoval.

Professional career

Date Opponent Venue Result Result By Round W-L-D-NC
11/3/1951Alfredo LagayChile Santiago de Chile, ChileDPTS1087-23-12-2
8/11/1951Abel CestacChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS1087-23-11-2
6/16/1951Mario AbarcaChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWKO486-23-11-2
6/1/1950Roberto BalbontinChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWKO585-23-11-2
3/6/1950Karel SysArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaDPTS1084-23-11-2
1/13/1950Emilio EspinosaChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWKO584-23-10-2
8/16/1949Leonard MorrowUnited States Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, United StatesLTKO1083-23-10-2
8/9/1949Maynard JonesUnited States Wilmington Park, Wilmington, Delaware, United StatesDPTS1083-22-10-2
6/27/1949Elkins BrothersUnited States Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWPTS1083-22-9-2
6/1/1949Johnny HaynesUnited States Zivic Arena, Millvale, Pennsylvania, United StatesWPTS1082-22-9-2
2/23/1949Harold JohnsonUnited States Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLUD1081-22-9-2
8/17/1948Alabama KidUnited States Columbus, Ohio, United StatesLUD1081-21-9-2
6/14/1948Pat RichardsUnited States Columbus, Ohio, United StatesWTKO481-20-9-2
2/24/1948Pat RichardsUnited States Columbus, Ohio, United StatesWPTS880-20-9-2
1/20/1948Jimmy BellUnited States Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesWPTS879-20-9-2
12/1/1947Phil MuscatoUnited States St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, United StatesWSD1078-20-9-2
10/22/1947Jack MarshallUnited States El Paso, Texas, United StatesWPTS1077-20-9-2
10/7/1947Turkey ThompsonUnited States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, United StatesLUD1076-20-9-2
9/9/1947Cyclone WilliamsUnited States Troy Arena, Troy, New York, United StatesWKO576-19-9-2
12/5/1946Buddy KnoxUnited States Denver, Colorado, United StatesWKO175-19-9-2
11/25/1946Tex BoddieUnited States Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesWPTS1074-19-9-2
10/15/1946Joe MuscatoUnited States Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, United StatesLUD1073-19-9-2
8/21/1946Cyclone WilliamsUnited States Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, United StatesWPTS1073-18-9-2
8/16/1946Tony MustoUnited States MacArthur Stadium, Syracuse, New York, United StatesWTKO672-18-9-2
6/14/1946Larry BouchardUnited States Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesWKO271-18-9-2
3/1/1946Lee SavoldUnited States Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesNCNC870-18-9-2
11/20/1945Johnny HaynesUnited States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, United StatesWPTS1070-18-9-1
11/5/1945Louis LongUnited States Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesWTKO769-18-9-1
9/28/1945Jimmy CarolloUnited States Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesWKO168-18-9-1
9/12/1945Dan MerrittUnited States Twin City Bowl, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United StatesWTKO267-18-9-1
5/14/1945Buddy WalkerUnited States Turner\'s Arena, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWKO566-18-9-1
4/4/1945Herb JonesUnited States Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesWKO265-18-9-1
3/27/1945Johnny DensonUnited States Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, United StatesWKO564-18-9-1
3/1/1945Larry BouchardUnited States Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesWPTS1063-18-9-1
12/20/1944Juan UrlichChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWKO262-18-9-1
4/15/1944Alberto Santiago LovellPeru Lima, PeruNCNC1161-18-9-1
11/21/1943Fernando MenichelliVenezuela Caracas, VenezuelaWKO761-18-9
8/29/1943Roscoe TolesChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS1260-18-9
7/18/1943Isidoro GastanagaBolivia BoliviaWKO559-18-9
4/20/1943Fernando MenichelliChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWTKO158-18-9
2/28/1943Alberto Santiago LovellChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS1257-18-9
11/14/1942Roscoe TolesBrazil São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilLPTS1256-18-9
10/21/1942Roscoe TolesBrazil Río de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilLPTS1056-17-9
7/11/1942Roscoe TolesChile Santiago de Chile, ChileDPTS1256-16-9
6/7/1942Hans HavlicekArgentina Salta, Salta, ArgentinaWKO356-16-8
3/7/1942Roscoe TolesArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLPTS1255-16-8
2/10/1942Roscoe TolesArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLPTS1255-15-8
1/17/1942Alberto Santiago LovellArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLPTS1255-14-8
11/1/1941Roscoe TolesArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaDPTS1255-13-8
9/28/1941Ernesto CarnesseArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWPTS1055-13-7
5/17/1941Alberto Santiago LovellArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLPTS1254-13-7
12/2/1940Tony MustoUnited States Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesWPTS1054-12-7
10/7/1940Gus DorazioUnited States Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWUD1053-12-7
6/20/1940Joe LouisUnited States Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, United StatesLTKO852-12-7
2/9/1940Joe LouisUnited States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United StatesLSD1552-11-7
8/19/1939Eduardo PrimoArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLDQ852-10-7
7/22/1939Valentin CampoloArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWPTS1252-9-7
4/8/1939Alberto Santiago LovellArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWPTS1251-9-7
3/4/1939Valentin CampoloArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLPTS1050-9-7
2/7/1939Eusebio RamirezArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWKO350-8-7
12/18/1938Hans BirkieArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWPTS1049-8-7
11/26/1938Hans HavlicekArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWTKO248-8-7
7/3/1938Alberto Santiago LovellArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLPTS1247-8-7
6/18/1938Valentin CampoloArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWPTS1047-7-7
11/9/1937Eddie MaderUnited States Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, United StatesWTKO546-7-7
10/8/1937Nathan MannUnited States Hippodrome, New York, New York, United StatesLPTS1045-7-7
8/4/1937Roscoe TolesUnited States University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, United StatesDPTS1045-6-7
6/22/1937Tony GalentoUnited States Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesWPTS645-6-6
5/21/1937Roscoe TolesUnited States Naval Armory, Detroit, Michigan, United StatesLPTS1044-6-6
4/28/1937Tony GalentoUnited States Hippodrome, New York, New York, United StatesWPTS1044-5-6
3/10/1937Maurice StricklandUnited States Hippodrome, New York, New York, United StatesDPTS1043-5-6
2/25/1937Art SykesUnited States Star Casino, New York, New York, United StatesWKO343-5-5
2/3/1937Otis ThomasUnited States Hippodrome, New York, New York, United StatesWTKO342-5-5
1/14/1937Jack RoperUnited States Star Casino, New York, New York, United StatesWKO741-5-5
11/11/1936Al EttoreUnited States Hippodrome, New York, New York, United StatesDPTS1040-5-5
10/21/1936Leroy HaynesUnited States Hippodrome, New York, New York, United StatesDPTS1040-5-4
7/11/1936Luis Angel FirpoArgentina Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWTKO440-5-3
12/21/1935Vincenz HowerArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWKO1039-5-3
9/7/1935Oscar DavidsonBrazil Río de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWKO138-5-3
7/12/1935Eduardo PrimoArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaDPTS1237-5-3
5/18/1935Antonio SebastiaoBrazil Río de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWKO337-5-2
3/17/1935Tommy LoughranChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS1236-5-2
1/5/1935Tommy LoughranArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLUD1235-5-2
11/24/1934Jose CarattoliArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWPTS1235-4-2
10/20/1934Tommy LoughranArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaDPTS1234-4-2
9/29/1934Eduardo PrimoArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWPTS1234-4-1
8/12/1934Billy JonesChile Santiago de Chile, ChileLPTS1233-4-1
6/24/1934Erwin KlausnerChile Estadio Nacional, Av Santa María, Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS1033-3-1
4/22/1934Erwin KlausnerChile Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS1032-3-1
3/1/1934Victorio CampoloArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaLPTS1231-3-1
1/20/1934Esteban SenestraroArgentina Club Atletico River Plate, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWTKO631-2-1
1/4/1934Mario LenziArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWKO230-2-1
12/6/1933Salvatore ZaettaArgentina Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaWKO329-2-1
8/23/1933Vicente ParrileSpain Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainWPTS1028-2-1
7/26/1933Mateo OsaSpain Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainWTKO727-2-1
7/1/1933Raul BianchiSpain Plaza Monumental, Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainWKO226-2-1
6/14/1933Rafaele SicilianoSpain Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainWKO225-2-1
5/31/1933Santiago SolaSpain Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainWPTS1024-2-1
5/9/1933La Pantera de ArosaSpain Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainWKO223-2-1
5/2/1933Al RomanSpain Barcelona, Cataluña, SpainWKO122-2-1
4/1/1933Young John HerreraCuba Arena Cristal, Havana, CubaWPTS1021-2-1
2/27/1933Frank CawleyUnited States Miami, Florida, United StatesWPTS1020-2-1
2/25/1933Pantaleon Cuesta MusolinoCuba Havana, CubaWKO519-2-1
2/4/1933Rufino AlvarezCuba Havana, CubaWKO518-2-1
1/24/1933Dewey KimreyUnited States American Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, United StatesWTKO517-2-1
1/10/1933Frankie EdgrenUnited States American Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, United StatesLPTS1016-2-1
12/6/1932Chick RainesUnited States West Palm Beach, Florida, United StatesWKO616-1-1
11/21/1932Johnny MackUnited States Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, United StatesWTKO515-1-1
11/11/1932Frankie PalmoUnited States West Palm Beach, Florida, United StatesWKO1014-1-1
10/31/1932Tony FerranteUnited States Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, United StatesWKO113-1-1
10/27/1932Joe KingUnited States Tampa, Florida, United StatesWKO512-1-1
10/2/1932Irving AshkenazyUnited States Tampa, Florida, United StatesWKO511-1-1
9/26/1932Walker Cyclone SmithUnited States Miami, Florida, United StatesWPTS1010-1-1
9/12/1932Ben LoganUnited States Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, United StatesWKO29-1-1
8/27/1932Gordon FortenberryUnited States Miami, Florida, United StatesWPTS108-1-1
8/1/1932Ray SwansonUnited States Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, United StatesWKO77-1-1
7/16/1932Pedro ProenzaCuba Havana, CubaDPTS106-1-1
7/2/1932Antonio HeviaCuba Havana, CubaWPTS106-1-0
6/25/1932Pantaleon Cuesta MusolinoCuba Havana, CubaWDQ25-1-0
12/6/1931Luis AravenaChile Campos Sports, Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS84-1-0
6/14/1931Peter JohnsonChile Estadio Nacional, Av Santa María, Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS103-1-0
5/30/1931Oscar RamirezChile Estadio Nacional, Av Santa María, Santiago de Chile, ChileWTKO22-1-0
12/21/1930Peter JohnsonChile Estadio Nacional, Av Santa María, Santiago de Chile, ChileWPTS61-1-0
1/9/1930Luis AravenaCuba CubaLPTS60-1-0

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