About Francisco Cabañas
Lived 1912 – 2002 (aged 90). Francisco Cabañas was a Mexican boxer.
Francisco Cabañas Pardo (22 January 1912 – 26 January 2002) was a Mexican boxer. He competed in the flyweight class during the 1932 Summer Olympics and, although he lost the final against Hungarian István Énekes, he became the first Mexican athlete to ever win an individual Olympic medal.
1932 Olympic results Below are the results of Francisco Cabanas, a flyweight boxer from Mexico, who competed at the 1932 Olympic boxing tournament in Los Angeles:
Round of 16: bye Quarterfinal: defeated Ivan Duke (South Africa) on points Semifinal: defeated Thomas Pardoe (Great Britain) on points Final: lost to István Énekes (Hungary) on points (was awarded the silver medal)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco Cabañas?
Mexican boxer (1912–2002)
When was Francisco Cabañas born?
Francisco Cabañas was born on 22 January 1912 in Mexico City.
When did Francisco Cabañas die?
Francisco Cabañas died on 26 January 2002 in Mexico City.
What was Francisco Cabañas's occupation?
Francisco Cabañas was a boxer.
What nationality was Francisco Cabañas?
Francisco Cabañas was Mexican.
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