Ceferino Garcia

Lion-hearted Ceferino was born, according to California State Athletic evidentiary records, 26 August, 1912. Family archives record the date of 26 August 1906, in the District of Tondo, Manilla, Phillippine Islands.

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The Golden Key that opens the doors of the Palace of Eternity was placed in his hands / and heart / 1 January 1981. Rosary and Mass were held at St. Joseph's Cathedral in San Diego. Graveside services were held at Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California, Monday, 5 January, 1981.

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Ceferino now rests in The Great World of Light – that lies behind all human destinies. He is not dead because he lives in the hearts of those he left behind – and Eternity hurries on, a frantic refugee.

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He continued unshaken loyalty to the sport of boxing and to his many friends from bygone days. Friendship with this thoroughbred is compounded of esteem and respect. He derived one form its title to fame, and its performance from the other.

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Our champion boxed 116 contests. Won 57 by knockouts; 24 by decision; boxed 9 draws; lost 20 decisions; lost one on a foul and was knocked out 5 times.

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He was managed, during the final years of his career, by the Golden Greek of Boxing, George Parnassus.

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