Luna Park Stadium in the city of Buenos Aires: Carlos Monzon (Argentina) beats Manuel Severino (Brazil) by Knock-Out and retains the South American middleweight title. Close-up shots of the boxers going into the ring. General views of the public present in the stadium. Short sequences of the fight where rounds 1, 4 and 6 are observed (where the boxer falls to the floor). Close-ups of several sports journalists broadcasting the fight, among them Juan Carlos Rousselot is observed. Close-ups of the referee raising the hand of Carlos Monzon. Close-ups of Monzon hugging with his manager Amilcar Brusa. Close-ups of a man putting the belt on Monzon. After the combat, the journalist Ricardo Arias made a report to Monzon and asked the following questions: - Was this Carlos Monzon too easy, or not? -Of course, it is also what a boxer generally prefers, winning in the shortest time possible, because that requires less effort? -This Manuel Severino that we met here in Argentina tonight, is he the same Manuel Severino that you met in 1965 in Brazil? -At the end of a brilliant boxing career like yours, have you faced opponents of a much higher category, unquestionably you believe with all sincerity Carlos Monzon that Severino was in a position to be a challenger for the South American crown? -Of course, is your professional condition to accept any challenge, especially what is approved by the CAB? -How many fights has he been in a row without losing? (Answer: 55) -In October he will be 5 years old without knowing what a defeat is? -From now on, what is he going to do? -Are you not desperate, are you not mortified by the impossibility so far of getting a fight like this of true international hierarchy to try to get the first places in the world ranking? -When are you going to Santa Fe? (Ricardo Arias)
Date: 9/27/1969
Duration: 5 minutes 41 seconds
Film Code: C-00414

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