Here's another Ted Sares story about the rise and fall of Mexican boxer Pajarito Moreno.
Ricardo “Pajarito” Moreno Escamilla was a Mexican professional boxer in the super featherweight division who never fought as an amateur and turned professional at age 17. After moving to Mexico City, he worked as a parking lot attendant before becoming a boxer. He toiled in the sport from June 1954 until August 1967. Those familiar with the California and Mexican boxing landscape in particular knew who he was. But as his fame grew, fans everywhere would soon learn that he was one of the all-time great punchers. In fact, he eventually would be ranked number 76 on the Ring’s’s list of 100 All time Greatest Punchers.