- Married twice and had five children.
- Only fought once in the United States; knocking out New Orleans contender Tony Licata in 10 rounds in New York City.
- Said his toughest ring opponent was "Bad" Bennie Briscoe.
- Was knocked down only once; his last fight with Rodrigo Valdez in which Monzon won a 15 round decision.
- Had romance with La Mary (1974) co-star Susana Giménez from 1974-1977.
- Has a son Carlos Alberto Monzón with his then-partner Zulma Encarnación Torres.
- Father of Silvia, Abel and Carlos Raúl with his 1st wife Mercedes "Pelusa" García.
- Has a son Maximiliano Roque Monzón (b. 1981) with his then-partner Alicia Muñíz.
- World middleweight boxing champion 1970 - '77.
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990.
- Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1983.
- Defeated world champions Nino Benvenuti, Emile Griffith, Denny Moyer, Jose Naples, and Rodrigo "Rocky" Valdez.
- Boxing WBC Middleweight World Champion (1970-1974 & 1976-1977) & WBA Middleweight World Champion (1970-1977). Argentine Middleweight Champion (1966-1970) & South American Middleweight Champion (1967-1970). Pro record: 87 wins 3 losses 1 draw 1 no contest, 59 wins by KO.
- Following his passing in 1995, he succeeded Dick Tiger as the youngest (i.e. most recent born) middleweight champion to die. That status then passed to compatriot, Hugo Corro in 2007.
- Dated Ursula Andress.
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