10 Facts About Canto Robledo

Canto Robledo was born Canuto Cimental Robledo on January 19,1913.

Canto Robledo was born in Tyrone, New Mexico a small town known for its copper mining.

Canto Robledo is the third child of seven from Felipe and Soledad Robledo who immigrated from Cienega De Escobar, Durango Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.

Canto Robledo's father worked at the mines but in 1921 copper prices dropped thus closing the mines and eventually the town.

Canto Robledo attended Grover Cleveland Elementary and Washington Jr High School, the same schools where Jackie Robinson would later attend.

Canto Robledo briefly trained boxing with his father for the sake of being able to defend himself, and in 1928 at Brookside Park after a scuffle with a bully a 15-year-old Canto was discovered by local Pasadena boxing promoter Morrie Cohan.

Canto Robledo began his training at the Pasadena Arena which was owned and operated by his promoter Morrie Cohan.

Canto Robledo would be trained in both the amateur and pro ranks by German Otto.

The tournament was held at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Canto Robledo would go on to win his first bout by split decision and the remaining bouts in his weight class.

Canto Robledo married his longtime love Concha Jimenez in 1932, they were a couple for over 60 years until her passing in 1988.