Rene Roque: A Pugilist’s Profile
René Roque was a French professional boxer from Alès who fought mainly out of Lyon. Active from 1963 to 1972, he won French titles at lightweight and super lightweight and became European super-lightweight champion in 1970.
French titles and high-level opponents
Roque turned professional in 1963. In March 1967, he defeated Jacques Kancellary over 15 rounds to win the French lightweight title. He later moved up in weight and won the French super-lightweight championship by stopping Roger Zami in March 1969.
His opponents included several leading names of the era. He lost a points decision to future world lightweight champion Ken Buchanan in 1967, then drew with Australian featherweight champion Johnny Famechon in Paris in March 1968. In April 1970, Roque defeated former world champion Sandro Lopopolo on points in Italy to win the European super-lightweight title. He later lost a world-title fight to Bruno Arcari and eventually surrendered the European title to Pedro Carrasco in May 1971.
Career’s end and legacy
Roque’s final listed bout was a points loss to Baldassare Picone in June 1972. He died on July 11, 2006, aged 64. His career stands out for title success in France and Europe, and for testing himself against world champions and prominent international contenders. See more boxing profiles and other fighter stories.
Selected Recorded Results
- 1972-06-17: Rene Roque lost to Baldassare Picone in Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes.
- 1972-03-13: Rene Roque lost to Benny Huertas in Paris.
- 1972-02-19: Rene Roque won against Miguel Araujo in Saint-Etienne.
- 1972-02-04: Rene Roque won against Ernesto Miranda in Perpignan.
- 1971-11-08: Rene Roque won against Gerardo Ferrat in Paris.
- 1971-10-30: Rene Roque won against Miguel Antonio Ramos in Blois.
- 1971-05-21: Rene Roque lost to Pedro Carrasco in Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid.
- 1971-03-16: Rene Roque drew with Cemal Kamaci in Stadthalle, Vienna.
Sources
BoxRec: birthplace, career and record links; Sport & Note; Recorded professional bout history.
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Rene Roque, Boxing, Sports History
