Tales from Mexico's golden era of boxing: 1977's 'Battle of the Z Boys'

Tales from Mexico's golden era of boxing: 1977's 'Battle of the Z Boys'

Mexico has produced a long line of Mexican world boxing champions, most of whom have fought in the lighter weights. Between 1969 to 1985 is considered the golden era for Mexican bantamweights, with Mexico producing nine world champions alone in t hat era.  No match during this golden era created as much anticipation as the so-called “Battle of the Z Boys,” the 1977 confrontation between Mexican boxing champions Carlos Zárate and Alfonso Zamora. …