About Elvis Álvarez
Lived 1965 – 1995 (aged 30). Elvis Álvarez was a Colombian boxer.
Elvis Álvarez (February 2, 1965 - July 16, 1995) was a Colombian 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.
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Who was Elvis Álvarez?
Colombian boxer (1965-1995)
When was Elvis Álvarez born?
Elvis Álvarez was born on 2 February 1965 in Medellín.
When did Elvis Álvarez die?
Elvis Álvarez died on 16 July 1995 in Medellín.
What was Elvis Álvarez's occupation?
Elvis Álvarez was a boxer.
What nationality was Elvis Álvarez?
Elvis Álvarez was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elvis Álvarez. https://biography.guide/elvis-alvarez/
MLA: "Elvis Álvarez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elvis-alvarez/.
Chicago: "Elvis Álvarez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elvis-alvarez/.
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