Elvis Álvarez
| Elvis Álvarez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Rated at |
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 Miguel Mercedes 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 Leopard Tamakuma, 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]
External links
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
| Preceded by Leopard Tamakuma |
WBA Flyweight Champion 14 Mar 1991 – 1 Jun 1991 |
Succeeded by Yong-Kang Kim |
| Preceded by Inaugural Champion |
WBO Flyweight Champion 3 Mar 1989 – Mar 1990 Vacated |
Succeeded by Isidro Perez |
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