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Luis Ángel Firpo
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Luis Ángel Firpo was an Argentine boxer. Born in Junín, Argentina, he was nicknamed The Wild Bull of the Pampas. He was the first Latin American in history to challenge for the world heavyweight title. His bout against Jess Willard set a world record for boxing attendance at the time. His 1923 heavyweight title fight against Jack Dempsey was named Ring Magazine Fight of the Year for 1923.
Firpo in 1919
Firpo in 1919
Firpo and his handlers
Firpo and his handlers
Firpo sending Dempsey outside the ring; Dempsey and Firpo, 1923 painting by George Bellows
Firpo sending Dempsey outside the ring; Dempsey and Firpo, 1923 painting by George Bellows
Luis Angel Firpo vault in the Cemetery of Recoleta, Buenos Aires, where his remains were interred
Luis Angel Firpo vault in the Cemetery of Recoleta, Buenos Aires, where his remains were interred
Junín, Buenos Aires
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Junín is a city in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and administrative seat of the partido of Junín. It has a population of 85,420 and is located 260 km (162 mi) west of the city of Buenos Aires. It is mostly known for being the hometown of former first lady of Argentina Eva Perón.
Downtown Junín
Downtown Junín
City Hall
City Hall
View of Junín and the Río Salado
View of Junín and the Río Salado
Local branch of the National Bank of Argentina
Local branch of the National Bank of Argentina