About Jimmy Garcia
Lived 1971 – 1995 (aged 23). Jimmy Garcia was a Colombian boxer.
Jimmy Garcia (October 12, 1971 – May 19, 1995) was a Colombian boxer who was best known for losing a WBC super featherweight title to Gabriel Ruelas and subsequently dying 13 days later from brain damage. The loss to Ruelas was the only stoppage loss of Garcia's career, and the former Colombian Featherweight champion's corner was criticized for not stopping the fight earlier. The Ruelas match had been Garcia's second unsuccessful title shot, having lost a unanimous decision to Genaro Hernández earlier.
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Who was Jimmy Garcia?
Colombian boxer (1971-1995)
When was Jimmy Garcia born?
Jimmy Garcia was born on 12 October 1971 in Barranquilla.
When did Jimmy Garcia die?
Jimmy Garcia died on 19 May 1995.
What was Jimmy Garcia's occupation?
Jimmy Garcia was a boxer.
What nationality was Jimmy Garcia?
Jimmy Garcia was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Garcia. https://biography.guide/jimmy-garcia/
MLA: "Jimmy Garcia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-garcia/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Garcia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-garcia/.
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