About Antonio Avelar
Lived 1958 – 2025 (aged 66). Antonio Avelar was a Mexican boxer.
Jose Antonio Rodríguez Avelar (August 25, 1958 – April 27, 2025) was a Mexican professional boxer in the flyweight division. He was a former WBC and Lineal flyweight Champion.
Professional career In August 1980, Avelar won his first NABF Championship by knocking out Alberto Morales.
WBC Flyweight Championship In his second attempt, Avelar won the WBC and Lineal Flyweight titles by upsetting Shoji Oguma of Japan by T.K.O. in the seventh round. On July 25, 1987, Avelar lost his last bout to an undefeated Miguel Lora for the Colombian's WBC Bantamweight Championship.
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Who was Antonio Avelar?
Mexican boxer
When was Antonio Avelar born?
Antonio Avelar was born on 28 August 1958 in Guadalajara.
When did Antonio Avelar die?
Antonio Avelar died on 27 April 2025.
What was Antonio Avelar's occupation?
Antonio Avelar was a boxer.
What nationality was Antonio Avelar?
Antonio Avelar was Mexican.
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