Nicolino Locche

[Bill1234]

Can someone please tell me about him as a fighter? I see that he had nearly 120 wins, but only 14 knockouts, and only 4 losses. Why is he not mentioned as frequently as other greats when being talked about? I know he had ATG defence, which I have seen for myself, but that is really the extent of my knowledge of him.

[Pachilles]

I've only seen a few highlights of his and dont know much about him. Bottom line though if you are that feather fisted in the sport of punching, you must be very special in other departments to rack up that amount of wins

[teeto]

We mention him on here a lot. I think McGrain shares my opinion that he is numero uno for defence of all time. He is unreal to watch for his defensive brilliance. The man looked like he had a forcefield around his torso, and deflecting bodyshots whilst slipping with your head at the same time is not easy. He would stand right there and cling to his opponent and dodge everything, or he would stand off them and do the same, playing to his crowd and entertaining them. An icon in Argentina.

Just listen to the crowd.

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[teeto]

. Bottom line though if you are that feather fisted in the sport of punching, you must be very special in other departments to rack up that amount of wins

Most appropriate post you've made yet Pac:D

You're learning:lol:

[lora]

So you never read any of the five hundred Locche topics over the past few years, countless posts detailing his career, skills, defence, best performance on film etc?..

he had a great receding hairline.

[teeto]

So you never read any of the five hundred Locche topics over the past few years, countless posts detailing his career, skills, defence, best performance on film etc?..

he had a great receding hairline.
Just listen to the crowd at 4 minutes of that vid. You've probably heard it countless times, but it gets me every time.

[My2Sense]

Why is he not mentioned as frequently as other greats when being talked about?

For the same reason that Duilio Loi isn't: he spent most of his career "hidden" away on his home turf fighting in low-profile fights; plus the fact that the jr. welter division was not a universally recognized or popular division at that time.

Having said that, his notoriety has made something of a "comeback" in recent years on boxing boards like these.

[Bill1234]

So you never read any of the five hundred Locche topics over the past few years, countless posts detailing his career, skills, defence, best performance on film etc?..

he had a great receding hairline.

To be honest, no. Although I when I asked why is is not mentioned as frequently as others, I was talking more in general, not on this site. He has only really gained my interest today.

[essexboy]

I'm a fan. He's mentioned frequently in the classic.

[DrMo]

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Of my favourite fighters of all time, I wish there was more footage of him.

[sweet_scientist]

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Of my favourite fighters of all time, I wish there was more footage of him.

Great stuff:good

One of the best dodging sequences ever caught on film.

[Flea Man]

His performance against Fuji was sublime.

[Vic-JofreBRASIL]

Interesting that he was that defensive genius without use too much his legs.....I wouldn´t rate his mobility too high, and even so he was incredibly hard to hit as we all know......

His infighting ability was great too.....and he had a nice left hook.....ask Fuji how damaging that was.....

By the way I uploaded in my channel his fight with the very good brazilian contender João Henrique:
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From what I know I think is fair to say that Nicolino is the most loved fighter in Argentina....more loved than Monzon possibly......died because of smoking......

[Flea Man]

Watched that before holiday, nice upload that Vic :good

[DrMo]

Many thanks for uploading that Vic :good

Locche & Monzon both smoked throughout their careers, Argentinian cigarettes must have some secret ingredients :yep

[Flea Man]

They supposedly smoked whilst doing roadwork :lol: Probably bollocks.

[Lester1583]

Nice upload, Vic:good

I wouldn´t rate his mobility too high, and even so he was incredibly hard to hit as we all know......

Locche's legs looked much better against Ortiz.

Maybe when he was younger he had Ali-type movement.;)

From what I know I think is fair to say that Nicolino is the most loved fighter in Argentina....more loved than Monzon possibly

Yeah, i've heard that too.

[GPater11093]

We mention him on here a lot. I think McGrain shares my opinion that he is numero uno for defence of all time. He is unreal to watch for his defensive brilliance. The man looked like he had a forcefield around his torso, and deflecting bodyshots whilst slipping with your head at the same time is not easy. He would stand right there and cling to his opponent and dodge everything, or he would stand off them and do the same, playing to his crowd and entertaining them. An icon in Argentina.

Just listen to the crowd.

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No shit here, I once slipped two body shots. Amazing shit.

The footage we have vs Carlos Ortiz, Locche shows very good use of his legs IMO

[red cobra]

Locche is just amazing..watching that footage of him and Cervantes. That's Kid Pambele he's clowning there..just amazing.

[mughalmirza786]

I like how he's trying to win most of the fight by making his opponent hit air while being so economical with his movement.

[Boxed Ears]

Khan beats him, as likely as not. Right, PP? :hey

[MadcapMaxie]

He is probably the most visually amazing boxer i've ever seen the way he clowns people with his insane defense is so ridiculous i can't help but laugh when i see it.

[bodhi]

For the same reason that Duilio Loi isn't: he spent most of his career "hidden" away on his home turf fighting in low-profile fights; plus the fact that the jr. welter division was not a universally recognized or popular division at that time.

Having said that, his notoriety has made something of a "comeback" in recent years on boxing boards like these.

Or Bubi Scholz!


They supposedly smoked whilst doing roadwork :lol: Probably bollocks.

And inbetween rounds. :lol:

[Duodenum]

Well, no less an authority than Ray Arcel rated Locche as the greatest defensive specialist of all time, over Willie Pep, Benny Leonard, Jimmy Young, Teddy Yaroz, Pernell Whitaker, Wilfredo Benitez (who Locche should have had his final title shot against in 1976), and other legends of defense that he personally witnessed in action during his 94 years of life. That is a staggering, utterly staggering endorsement.

[red cobra]

Well, no less an authority than Ray Arcel rated Locche as the greatest defensive specialist of all time, over Willie Pep, Benny Leonard, Jimmy Young, Teddy Yaroz, Pernell Whitaker, Wilfredo Benitez (who Locche should have had his final title shot against in 1976), and other legends of defense that he personally witnessed in action during his 94 years of life. That is a staggering, utterly staggering endorsement.
This might rate as an "unpopular opinion" but I tend to agree with him. This guy Locche was incredible, and his 100+ fight career proves this.

[d0pestradamus]

Locche was a lifetime smoker as well....to go the distance full 15 rounds so many damn times shows us something remarkable.

[Russell]

So you never read any of the five hundred Locche topics over the past few years, countless posts detailing his career, skills, defence, best performance on film etc?..

he had a great receding hairline.

Don't be a cunt.

[Moochie]

Don't be a cunt.Don't be 2 years late.

[red cobra]

You can never have too many threads or accolades for Locche.

[Nightcrawler]

This might rate as an "unpopular opinion" but I tend to agree with him. This guy Locche was incredible, and his 100+ fight career proves this.

it's he, pep and whitaker at the top. it really depends what you like...there's so much more footage of sweet pea that he may get an advantage but on the film available, you could make a case for any of the 3. personally, i like the effortlessness of whitaker and locche from a stylistic/aestetics perspective over pep. pep seemed to exert more energy in his defense but he was no less effective

[red cobra]

it's he, pep and whitaker at the top. it really depends what you like...there's so much more footage of sweet pea that he may get an advantage but on the film available, you could make a case for any of the 3. personally, i like the effortlessness of whitaker and locche from a stylistic/aestetics perspective over pep. pep seemed to exert more energy in his defense but he was no less effective
:dealA quality post Nightcrawler:good..I agree with this.

[DrMo]

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[lora]

Locche was just pure cheese.but in a good way.

You half expect him to do a little leap and mid-air click of the heels as he walks back to the corner between rounds.

[Lester1583]

You half expect him to do a little leap and mid-air click of the heels as he walks back to the corner between rounds.

:lol: