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Herbert Lewis Hardwick Arroyo (May 2, 1914 – December 27, 1966), also known as "Cocoa Kid", was a Puerto Rican boxer of African descent who fought primarily as a welterweight but also in the middleweight division. Hardwick won the World Colored Championships in both divisions.
27 feb 2024 · Le impronte digitali lo identificano; è Herbert Lewis Hardwick, il grande Cocoa Kid. Muore il 27 dicembre 1966. Nel 2012 c'è una nuova targa appesa al muro del museo dell'International Boxing Hall of Fame di Canastota: Cocoa Kid è stato finalmente consacrato tra i più grandi pugili di tutti i tempi.
25 dic 2021 · Hall of Fame bio [1] Name: Cocoa Kid. Alias: Louis Kid Cocoa. Birth Name: Herbert Lewis Hardwick. Hometown: New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Birthplace: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Died: 1966-12-27 (Age:52) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 179cm.
Herbert Lewis Hardwick Arroyo nb 1 a.k.a. "Cocoa Kid" (May 2, 1914 – December 27, 1966) was a Puerto Rican boxer of African descent who fought primarily as a welterweight but also in the middleweight division. Hardwick won the World Colored Championships in both divisions.
DateOpponentLast Opponents' ResultsPlace1948-08-24W D W L L WArena, Trenton1947-12-17W L W W W WColiseum Annex, Chicago1947-10-12W L D W W WPalacio de Deportes, Havana1947-10-04L L W L W WPalacio de Deportes, Havana- USA
- December 27, 1966
- May 2, 1914
Box-pro 250 bouts. The records of both Cocoa Kid and Bell, in various editions of The Ring Record Book, give the result as a draw as does the Chicago Tribune. Also, the report of Gene Engel in The Ring, April 1947, page 48, indicate that the result was a draw.
- 250
- 2127
- welter
9 ott 2023 · Herbert Lewis “Cocoa Kid” Hardwick finished his career with a record of 179 -58-11, 48 KOs. Afterward, he became a sparring partner for upcoming contenders for money. Including the great Sugar Ray Robinson, who was knocked down during a sparring session by Cocoa as he helped prepare Ray for a match.
Cocoa Kid. Born Herbert Lewis Hardwick on May 2, 1914 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He turned pro in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He soon relocated to New Haven, CT after being discovered by future state Senator Harry Durant, who sponsored his move to the Northeast in 1932.
