International Boxing Hall Of Fame Flies Flags At Half-Staff for Flyweight Champion Miguel Canto

The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of Hall of Fame flyweight champion Miguel Canto who passed away on April 16 at the age of 77.

“Miguel Canto was pure boxer who utilized speed, footwork and counterpunching to become a boxing icon in his native Mexico and beyond,” said Executive Director Edward Brophy. “The Hall of Fame offers our condolences to his family and joins the boxing world in mourning his passing.”

Born January 30, 1949 in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Canto turned pro in 1969 and unsuccessfully challenged Betulio Gonzalez (L 15) for the WBC flyweight in 1973. Two years later he captured the WBC title and successfully defended 14 times over a four-year reign. The 5’1” Canto, who overwhelmed opponents with a high punch rate and proficient attack, was a true world champion and engaged in title fights in Mexico, the United States, Venezuela, Japan and South Korea. Canto retired in 1982 with a 61-9-4 (15 KOs) record.

In 1998, Canto was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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