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Paulino Uzcudun Eizmendi (3 May 1899 – 5 July 1985) was a Spanish heavyweight boxer, who is considered to be the greatest heavyweight from Spain. Uzkudun is the Basque spelling of his last name. He was the youngest of nine siblings.
Paulino Uzcudun was a Spanish heavyweight boxer who fought from 1923 to 1935. He challenged for the world title twice, against Jack Dempsey and Max Baer, and had notable wins over Tommy Loughran and Primo Carnera.
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Learn about Paulino Uzcudun, the Basque woodchopper who fought the best heavyweights of his time and became the European champion. See his record, titles, opponents, and the riot that followed his fight with Primo Carnera.
DateOpponentLast Opponents' ResultsPlace1935-12-13W W W W W WMadison Square Garden, New York1935-07-07W L L D W WPoststadion, Moabit1934-05-13W W L W L LEstadio Olímpico de Montjuïc, ...1933-10-22W W W W W WPiazza di Siena, Roma- Spain
- July 5, 1985
- May 3, 1899
Paulino Uzcudun Eizmendi (Régil, 3 de mayo de 1899-Madrid, 5 de julio de 1985) fue un boxeador español, campeón de España y de Europa en la categoría peso pesado.
Apr 15, 2008 · Learn about the life and career of Paulino Uzcudun, a Spanish heavyweight boxer who fought in Europe and America from 1923 to 1935. He challenged for the world title twice, but lost to Max Schmeling and Joe Louis.
Jan 22, 2023 · Max Baer vs Paulino Uzcudun (4.7.931) - in FULL COLOR. This is the "first heavyweight bout of any importance in Reno since [Jack] Johnson defeated [James] Jeffries July 4, 1910." Some 18, 000...
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Mar 29, 2020 · Paulino Uzcudun, the “Basque Woodchopper.”. Photo from Wikipedia. Paulino Uzcudun was born in the Gurutze baserria in the town of Errezil, Gipuzkoa, in 1899. Even as a child, he was known for his immense strength. When his father died, he left home, eventually becoming a butcher in Donosti.
