A reported comeback in Puerto Rico in the late 1960s proved false, as another fighter was using his name.
Boxed light-heavyweight Champion and Boxing-Hall-of-Famer Archie Moore to a draw.
Defeated Harold Johnson for the World Lightheavyweight Title.
Defeated heavyweight contenders Dick Richardson, Joe Bygraves, Brian London and Joe Erskine.
Good friend of actor/singer/producer Steve Alaimo.
He had four sons and a daughter. John was born in 1955, Frank in 1959, Nicholas in 1960, Angelo in 1962, and Donna in 1957.
In 1963 was in the insurance business with former welterweight contender Bobby Dykes.
In the 1960s became a spokesperson for a local South Florida Milk Company.
Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1988.
Made two successful title defenses.
Pastrano was boxing's light-heavyweight champion of the world from 1963-1965.
Trained for a comeback in the late 1960s and early 70s, but never fought.