About Amado Ursua
Born 1956. Amado Ursua is a Mexican boxer.
Amado Ursua (born 13 September 1956) is a Mexican former professional boxer and WBC light flyweight champion.
Professional career Amado won the Mexican National Light Flyweight title by upsetting veteran German Torres in a twelfth-round unanimous decision.
WBC Light Flyweight Championship On February 6, 1982, in Panama City, Ursua won his WBC Light Flyweight title by upsetting a one loss Hilario Zapata by K.O. in the second round. Many had thought Amado did not have a chance against the Panamanian.
He would go on to lose his WBC title in a very controversial fifteen round Majority decision to Tadashi Tomori in Tokyo.
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Who is Amado Ursua?
Mexican boxer
When was Amado Ursua born?
Amado Ursua was born on 13 September 1956 in Mexico City.
What is Amado Ursua's occupation?
Amado Ursua is a boxer.
What nationality is Amado Ursua?
Amado Ursua is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amado Ursua. https://biography.guide/amado-ursua/
MLA: "Amado Ursua." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amado-ursua/.
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