About Bonifacio Ávila
Lived 1950 – 2026 (aged 75). Bonifacio Ávila was a Colombian boxer.
Bonifacio Ávila (June 5, 1950 – January 5, 2026) was a Colombian boxer, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics. There he was eliminated in the second round of the men's light middleweight division (– 71 kg) by eventual gold medalist Dieter Kottysch from West Germany. Ávila turned pro on April 6, 1973, and retired in 1979 after 28 bouts (17 wins, 8 losses, and 3 draws).
Bonifacio Ávila died on January 5, 2026, at the age of 75.
Olympic results 1st round bye Lost to Dieter Kottysch (West Germany) TKO by 2
Professional boxing record
Loss
KO 4 21/08/1979
Loss
TKO 6 25/05/1979
Loss
TKO 2 27/01/1979
Loss
PTS 10 11/11/1978
Loss
PTS 10 10/10/1978
Win
KO 6 06/06/1978
Loss
TKO 10 21/02/1978
Loss
TKO 4 05/01/1978
Win
PTS 12 24/07/1977
Win
KO 3 09/05/1977
Loss
TKO 6 22/03/1977
Win
KO 4 22/02/1977
Win
TKO 8 09/02/1977
Win
KO ? 12/12/1976
Win
KO 1 06/08/1976
Win
KO 5 26/07/1976
Draw
PTS 10 08/10/1975
Win
TKO 6 16/08/1975
Draw
PTS 10 23/05/1975
Win
KO 7 12/12/1974
Win
PTS 10 06/09/1974
Loss
KO 6 20/06/1974
Win
KO 1 16/03/1974
Draw
TD 3 02/03/1974
Win
KO 5 14/12/1973
Win
TKO 6 14/08/1973
Win
PTS 8 30/05/1973
Win
KO 5 11/05/1973
Win
KO 1 06/04/1973
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Who was Bonifacio Ávila?
Colombian boxer
When was Bonifacio Ávila born?
Bonifacio Ávila was born on 5 June 1950 in San Onofre.
When did Bonifacio Ávila die?
Bonifacio Ávila died on 5 January 2026 in Cartagena.
What was Bonifacio Ávila's occupation?
Bonifacio Ávila was a boxer.
What nationality was Bonifacio Ávila?
Bonifacio Ávila was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bonifacio Ávila. https://biography.guide/bonifacio-avila/
MLA: "Bonifacio Ávila." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bonifacio-avila/.
Chicago: "Bonifacio Ávila." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bonifacio-avila/.
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