Battling Shaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | José Pérez Flores October 21, 1910 |
| Died | August 27, 1994 (aged 83) Texas, United States |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Other names | Battling Shaw Benny Kid Roy |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 119 |
| Wins | 79 |
| Wins by KO | 32 |
| Losses | 29 |
| Draws | 9 |
| No contests | 2 |
José Pérez Flores (October 21, 1910 – August 27, 1994) was a Mexican professional boxer better known as Battling Shaw or Benny Kid Roy. He was the first Mexican to become world champion.[1]