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Mexican Ring Board Refuses To Recognize Salas as Champ MEXICO CITY, D. P., May 29 UP. The Mexican Boxing Commission refused to recognize Lauro "Salas as world lightweight champion today because he is under suspension in Mexico. Officials said the Monterrey, Mexico battler, who won the title from Jimmy Carter earlier this month, cannot be recognized until his suspension period ends July 6. Salas was barred for a "bad fight" recently against Mexican featherweight champ Guillermo Valero. Valero, meanwhile, was named by the commission as Mexicos representative in a featherweight championship elimination to take place in the United States. ,
