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 Carlos Palomino -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Carlos Palomino (born August 10, 1949) is a (A native of inhabitant of Mexico) Mexican former (Someone who fights with his fists for sport) boxer who was a world champion and also a college degree holder.
Palomino is also an (A theatrical performer) actor who has been featured in a few movies.
Palomino became a world champion on the night of June 22 of that year at (Click link for more info and facts about Wembley Arena) Wembley Arena, when a right hand of his landed on Stracey, who went down and was counted out.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/carlos_palomino.htm   (853 words)

  
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Palomino won the AAU Championship while still in the army, but after he was discharged in '72 and turned pro, he discovered that he had to learn a completely different style.
Carlos Palomino is one of the founding members of World Black Belt invited to join at the behest of his longtime friend David Krapes who felt the organization should have a representative from the pugilistic arts.
Carlos Palomino is currently looking at scripts for a pilot sponsored by the Trinity Broadcast Network entitled "National Homeland Security" where he'll play an FBI agent guarding our nation's harbors and has a movie in the works about the travails of an aging fighter.
www.worldblackbelt.com /pages/Feb04_CarlosPalomino.asp?SID=T31D22Y1E080RXN   (1418 words)

  
 IBHOF / Carlos Palomino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Palomino dropped the champion twice in the 12th round before the referee halted the contest and declared Palomino winner.
In the ring, the consistent Palomino was an intelligent, well-rounded technician with a sharp left hook and an effective body attack.
Palomino, who has acted on the television program Taxi and in the popular Miller Lite Beer commercials, holds a degree in recreational administration from California State University at Long Beach.
www.ibhof.com /palomino.htm   (315 words)

  
 Insight: Alumni 50th Anniversary Special Photo Issue
Palomino started boxing after joining the U.S. Army when he was 20 years old, where he achieved the status of National Champion and Champion of the Army with a record of 35-1.
After 1979, "King Carlos," as the world champion was called decided to stay away from the ring and start a new career as an actor.
According to Palomino, even when he lost that fifth fight he felt he had won it, since he had released all the pain over the loss of his father.
www.csulb.edu /~d49er/Fall99/insight/carlos.html   (898 words)

  
 TSN.ca - Boxing - Canada's Sports Leader
Palomino was overcome several times, his voice often cut off as he gave thanks to his parents and family for helping him become a boxing champion as more than 2,000 boxing fans looked on.
Palomino described his childhood in a poor, crime-ridden section of San Luis, Mexico, and said his parents saved him and his 10 siblings from drugs and the gangs that controlled his neighbourhood.
Palomino began boxing competitively in the Army and in 1972 won the national AAU championship, defeating eventual Olympic champ Sugar Ray Seales.
www.tsn.ca /news_story.asp?ID=87581   (578 words)

  
 Shadowboxer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Palomino was defeated and stripped of his belt in 1979 by Wilfredo Benitez, who only held the title for less than a year before losing it to a young Sugar Ray Leonard.
Palomino says that he did not want to jump right back in where he left off, just in case it turned out that he was not up to the challenge.
Palomino says that the fact that he's fighting again has created extra interest in his acting and film career, and that it could make his Hollywood dreams a reality.
www.csulb.edu /~univmag/12-1-97/palomino.html   (1916 words)

  
 Carlos Palomino Biography
Carlos Palomino; A native of Sonora, Mexico, Carlos enrolled at Orange Coast College in 1972 after graduating from Westminster High School.
Carlos became world welterweight boxing champion in 1976, and held the crown for three years.
Carlos logged a 28-3-3 professional ring record, with 20 knockouts and seven successful title defenses.
www.autographedtoyou.com /Carlos-Palomino-biography.htm   (174 words)

  
 ESPN.com: BOXING - Palomino, 14 others enshrined in Hall of Fame
Palomino won the WBC welterweight crown in 1976 and successfully defended it seven times before losing the crown in 1979 to Hall of Famer Wilfred Benitez.
Palomino turned pro that year and won the welterweight title on June 22, 1976, by defeating John Stracey of England.
Palomino will be inducted in the modern-era category, along with Nelson, Qawi and Zaragoza.
espn.go.com /boxing/news/2004/0108/1703565.html   (471 words)

  
 Prizefightnews.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He was Carlos Palomino and he won the crown with a spectacular KO of John H. Stracey.
Carlos was then out speeded by a highly motivated Roberto Duran.
Carlos Palomino was inducted to the I.B.H.O.F. this year.
www.prizefightnews.com /jims.asp?rno=75   (377 words)

  
 BTOT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Muniz (44-12-1 with 30 KO) knew this rematch with Palomino (26-1-3, 15 KO) would likely be his final crack at history and he knew that beating "King Carlos" would prove a tall order.
Palomino began his move in the seventh, hurting Muniz with combinations late in the round.
Muniz was hurt by a body hook in the 10 th and the champion consistently caught Muniz with clean, whistling shots for the rest of the fight.
www.compuboxonline.com /column/turfwars.html   (3970 words)

  
 Boxing: RSR Brings that 70's Show with Former WBC Welterweight Champion Carlos Palomino Part I (RSR Exclusive)
Carlos had flocks of women fans pushing up to get a closer look at him that would have made Errol a jealous guy for sure.
On June 22, 1976, Carlos Palomino went into the record books as the new World Boxing Council (WBC) Welterweight Champion of the World when he defeated then Champion, John H. Stracey, via a knockout, in the 12th round of a scheduled 15 rounder.
Palomino brings some heavy credentials from all facets of his successful life to Ringside Report and in his answers, he will show you, the readers, why he is now forever linked with RSR "The Heart of Boxing" website.
ringsidereport.com /Berkwitt6272005.htm   (3131 words)

  
 Boxing News -- 24 hours/day - Reload often!
Carlos Palomino’s ascent to the heights of the boxing world began in San Luis Mexico and ended in the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York.
As he did with so many opponents Carlos broke Stracey down over the course of the scheduled 15 rounder and would eventually knock the champion down twice in the 12 round before the referee would halt matters making Palomino the new WBC Welterweight Champion.
Carlos also shares a story about an inspirational encounter with a paralyzed teen while he was still a champion and how that relationship changed both of their lives till even till this day, and how they hope their story will help other disabled people in this world.
www.fightnews.com /smitty020.htm   (547 words)

  
 Resazurin Microtiter Assay Plate: Simple and Inexpensive Method for Detection of Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium ...
Palomino, J. Nonconventional and new methods in the diagnosis of tuberculosis: feasibility and applicability in the field.
Martin, A., Palomino, J. C., Portaels, F. Rapid Detection of Ofloxacin Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Two Low-Cost Colorimetric Methods: Resazurin and Nitrate Reductase Assays.
Montoro, E., Lemus, D., Echemendia, M., Martin, A., Portaels, F., Palomino, J. Comparative evaluation of the nitrate reduction assay, the MTT test, and the resazurin microtitre assay for drug susceptibility testing of clinical isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
aac.asm.org /cgi/content/abstract/46/8/2720   (457 words)

  
 Carlos Palomino joins CMXsports team
Palomino, inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this year, will provide the color commentary to newly elected World Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Colonel Bob Sheridan's blow-by-blow, on the English feed of the broadcast.
Born in Mexico, Palomino, 31-4-3 (19 KOs), moved to Los Angeles at age 10 with his family in 1959.
Palomino successfully defended the title seven times during his two-year reign before losing it to future Hall-of-Famer Wilfredo Benitez via a 15-round split decision, January 14, 1979.
www.eastsideboxing.com /news.php?p=1672&more=1   (796 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Other sports / Boxing news / Jailed for murder, boxer keeps struggling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Former welterweight champion Carlos Palomino was at his Topanga Canyon, Calif., home when Torres first called his unlisted number in the late 1980s.
Palomino was so moved by Torres' story that he drove to a Nevada prison where Torres had been transferred to see him.
Palomino is simply saddened by the fact Torres is back behind bars.
www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/boxing/articles/2004/02/03/jailed_for_murder_boxer_keeps_struggling?mode=PF   (1902 words)

  
 Sports betting statistics, matchups, odds
Carlos Palomino's career record is 31-4-3 with 19 KO's.
CANASTOTA, N.Y. --Former welterweight champion Carlos Palomino couldn't hide his emotions Sunday as he was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Palomino described his childhood in a poor, crime-ridden section of San Luis, Mexico, and said his parents saved him and his 10 siblings from drugs and the gangs that controlled his neighborhood.
www.covers.com /articles/articles.aspx?TID=46&theArt=25982   (673 words)

  
 Boxing Hall of Fame announces Class of '04   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In addition to Nelson, Palomino, Qawi and Zaragoza -- enshrined under the "Modern" category, the Hall of Fame will host fellow living inductees Stanley Christodoulou, J Russell Peltz and W.C. Heinz at the 15th annual induction ceremonies June 13 at the Hall grounds.
Palomino was a welterweight king; Qawi a light heavyweight champ; Zaragoza a super bantamweight title holder; Christodoulou a legendary referee; Peltz a longtime promoter in the Philadelphia area; and Heinz a boxing scribe and novelist.
Knocked down WBC champion John H. Stracey twice in the 12th round before the fight was stopped and Palomino was declared the winner on June 22, 1976.
www.uticaod.com /archive/2004/01/09/sports/23636.html   (1338 words)

  
 Pasadena Star-News - More Sports Headlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Palomino, like Hopkins, takes terrific care of himself and still walks around at his fighting weight of 147 pounds.
Palomino talked this week about what happens when age starts to get the best of a fighter.
Palomino said Hopkins has slowed some since his fight with Trinidad.
www.pasadenastarnews.com /Stories/0,1413,206~29580~2966043,00.html   (934 words)

  
 Carlos Palomino @ Filmbug
Carlos Palomino, born in Mexico, has made his mark in the United States and the world as a champion athlete, a charismatic actor and a dedicated activist who donates generous amount of time to anti-substance abuse, anti-gang, and educational programs for young people.
In 1989, Palomino was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, one of the youngest boxers ever to receive the honor.
Tell us what you think of Carlos Palomino in the Filmbug forum...
www.filmbug.com /db/297118   (244 words)

  
 Palomino Entertainment.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Palomino Entertainment is poised to capture a significant share of the family values, inspirational entertainment niche.
With key personnel armed with extensive experience in both the creative and operational ends of the entertainment business, we offer Films, and Video products already "in the can".Our Films are directed by Award-winning Directors distributed worldwide.
Palomino Entertainment is proud to offer the Carlos Palomino Instructional Video "The Art of Boxing" as well as the inspirational true story of Joe Martinez entitled
www.palominoentertainment.com   (78 words)

  
 Top Fifteen Puerto Rican Boxers of All-Time
Tremendous boxer-puncher and Hall of Famer, who went on to win the WBA welterweight and junior middleweight titles.
Victories over Bruce Curry, Carlos Palomino, Randy Shields and Roberto Duran.
Carlos Ortiz (60-7-1, 29 KO's) Ponce, Puerto Rico (1955-1972).
www.boxingtimes.com /specials/2005/top15pr_boxers.html   (1265 words)

  
 Hard Core Boxing. We Don't Pull any Punches!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Palomino was outfoxed by a wizard named Wilfred Benitez and reliquished his title claim.
Carlos was then outspeeded by a highly motivated Roberto Duran.
Only time and history will tell us how Pipino and Carlos will be remembered.
www.hardcoreboxing.net /jimsboxing6192004.htm   (390 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Wilfred Benitez Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He and world champion Carlos Palomino, who hailed from Mexico but lived in Los Angeles, signed up for a title fight, which again was fought in San Juan, under the auspices of Goya Rice and Bacardi.
His next fight became a historic bout because when he met future world champ Carlos Santos of Ceiba, Puerto Rico, it became the first world championship fight between two Puerto Ricans in boxing history.
Ironically, the fight was fought 3,000 miles away from Puerto Rico, in Las Vegas' Caesars Palace hotel, and Benitez won a 15 round unanimous decision.
www.ipedia.com /wilfred_benitez.html   (900 words)

  
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He had the potential to be a world champion." - Carlos Palomino, WBC welterweight world champion from 1976 to 1978, and Joey's lifelong friend…
He said, "When I was in prison, only two men, in twenty years - two decades - were there for me every day, and that was Eric Davis and Carlos Palomino.
He also started his own sports memorabilia business, "Joey's OG Collectibles."…Joey said, "Emmitt Smith, Carlos Palomino, Jeff Bagwell, Luis Gonzalez, so many people helped me out.
www.toprank.com /talent/JOEY_TORRES.htm   (848 words)

  
 articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Carlos Palomino's quote seems as perfect a keynote pitch for the IBHOF as one could imagine.
A far cry from Cooperstown, Canton and Springfield and their annual offerings which afford little fan-athlete interaction, the emphasis of the IBHOF Induction Weekend is as much on the fan as the inductee and other retired and active boxers in attendance.
Regrettably, I'd missed the celebrity workout sessions and the ringside lectures of Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Carlos Palomino and Daniel Zaragoza, all 2004 inductees., but the formal welcome to the weekend's festivities, the Hall of Fame Cookout and the late-night partying all lay just ahead.
silversurfer91.homestead.com /articles.html   (6357 words)

  
 CONCACAF
After the maple leafs took a 1:0 lead on a first half goal by forward Jason Jordan in the 18th minute, forward Carlos Alberto Ramírez leveled the score (1:1) for the tricolor in the opening four minutes of the second half.
MEX: Marcelo Trepman — Miguel Ángel Olvera Sánchez, Victor Hugo Huerta, Carlos Alberto Ramírez, Arturo López Cervantes.
GUA: Carlos Merida — Jaime Estuardo De León, Reinaldo Rosales Acevedo, Marlon Noj, Erick Acevedo.
www.concacaf.com /view_article.asp?id=2331   (515 words)

  
 IPPL’s Helping Hand - South America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Known locally for their work rescuing injured wildlife, Helene, and Carlos brought in their first monkey four years ago.
Helene and Carlos are determined that these monkeys should have the chance to lead as free and natural as life as possible.
By dedicating all their time and their own resources, Helene and Carlos have been able to secure 50 hectares of forest along the banks of the Rio Mayo, which will become a protected reserve for monkeys.
www.ippl.org /01-05-04-22.html   (581 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Palomino heads group of 15 enshrined in boxing hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
USATODAY.com - Palomino heads group of 15 enshrined in boxing hall
Palomino heads group of 15 enshrined in boxing hall
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Carlos Palomino could field and hit a fastball.
www.usatoday.com /sports/boxing/2004-01-08-hall-of-fame_x.htm   (565 words)

  
 Smits in all his "Glory'
The movie has largely a Latino cast, with Jon Seda of "Homicide," Maria Del Mar, former fighter Carlos Palomino, and newcomers Clifton Collins Jr.
Shooting was done in Nogales, Ariz., and Huntington Park in southeast Los Angeles, with Latinos coming to the set on a daily basis to see Smits and the others at work.
The movie, directed by Carlos Avila, is essentially an American saga, said Smits, the kind of boxing movie American audiences have turned out for, time and again.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/examiner/archive/2000/03/28/STYLE9023.dtl   (867 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Other sports / Reports: Nebraska to hire Callahan
Former welterweight champion Carlos Palomino will head a group of 15 inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Top-seeded Carlos Moya edged Paul Goldstein, 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals of the Tata Open in Madras, India.
NASCAR will add bonus points for race wins this season and will determine its Nextel Cup champion through a 10-race "playoff" over the final 10 races of the season.
www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/articles/2004/01/09/reports_nebraska_to_hire_callahan?mode=PF   (493 words)

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