CANTO, MIGUEL SIGNED BOXING HALL OF FAME FIRST DAY ENVELOPE (1998)

HISTORY: Miguel Angel Canto Solis (born January 30, 1948) is a Mexican former world boxing champion who held the WBC and Lineal flyweight titles.Although he didn't possess devasting power in his punches, Miguel Canto would hardly be considered a soft touch. The Mexican-born champion was an action fighter who overwhelmed his opponents with a high-punch rate and a proficient attack.In a career that spanned from 1969 to 1982, Canto engaged in 74 total bouts. While most of his early fights took place in Mexico, once he became the WBC flyweight champion he defended his title all over the world. Canto engaged in title fights in Mexico, the United States, Venezuela, Japan and South Korea.Canto, who stands 5'1'', first challenged for the WBC flyweight title in 1973 and lost a 15-round decision to Betulio Gonzalez. Two years later, he met Shoji Oguma in Japan for the vacant crown and won a 15-round decision to become champion. Canto and Oguma were ranked number one and two respectively by the W