<p>Nino Valdes was a top 10 rated heavyweight for much of the 1950s. The Cuban boxer scored a major upset over Ezzard Charles in 1953, and was considered at one time as the #1 contender to Rocky Marciano, but never received a title shot.</p>

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Nino Valdes 1947-66 Exhibits

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Heavyweight Boxing

Nino Valdes

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Nino Valdes 1947-66 Exhibits

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