Elvis Álvarez
| Elvis Álvarez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight Super flyweight Bantamweight |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Born | February 2, 1965 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Died | July 16, 1995 (aged 30) Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 3 |
Elvis Álvarez (born 1965-02-02, Medellín, Colombia – died 1995-07-16) was professional boxer in the flyweight division.
Boxing career[]
Álvarez turned professional in 1985 and captured the vacant WBO flyweight title with a decision win over in 1989, and quickly vacated his title in March 1990 due to lack of interest in belt. In 1991 he captured the WBA flyweight title with a decision win over , but lost it in his first defense to Yong-Kang Kim. In 1994, in his only American appearance, he lost a twelve-round decision to Junior Jones for the WBA bantamweight title. It was to be his last fight.
Murder[]
Álvarez was shot to death on July 16, 1995 in Medellín, Colombia.[1][2][3]
References[]
- ^ "People in Sports". Eugene Register-Guard. July 17, 1995. p. 2B. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ Staff and Wire Reports (July 17, 1995). "Fortunate Herbert Wins British Grand Prix". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ Marty Mulcahey (July 24, 2007) Maxboxing.com A Sad History of Boxing – Part II
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