Bluffs Butcher Traditional Geocache

Ron Stander, aka "the Council Bluffs Butcher", is a former boxing heavyweight title challenger, and local legend. He holds notable wins over many tough guys, including Thad Spencer, Manuel Ramos, and a 5th round KO of Ernie Shavers.

Ron's most famous encounter was on May 25th, 1972, at the Civic Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The bout was for the WBC & WBA heavyweight championship against the undefeated titlist "Smokin'" Joe Frazier. Ron lost via technical knock out in the 5th. In 1982, Stander retired at the age of 37, compiling a 37-21-3 record, with 28 knockouts. He remains to this day, the closest Iowa has come to a major heavyweight championship in boxing.

Placed with permission of the property owner, near a former residence of the Iowan contender (#5).

Right off of I-29, and easy to navigate to.

Please hide better than you found it. Watch for muggles, as there might be many during warm weather.

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