Elvis Álvarez (February 2, 1965 - July 16, 1995) was a Colombian professional boxer in the flyweight division.

Elvis Álvarez
Born(1965-02-02)February 2, 1965
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
DiedJuly 16, 1995(1995-07-16) (aged 30)
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
NationalityColombian
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Super flyweight
Bantamweight
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins31
Wins by KO19
Losses8
Draws3

Boxing career

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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

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Álvarez was shot to death on July 16, 1995, in Medellín, Colombia.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "People in Sports". Eugene Register-Guard. July 17, 1995. p. 2B. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  2. ^ Staff and Wire Reports (July 17, 1995). "Fortunate Herbert Wins British Grand Prix". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  3. ^ Marty Mulcahey (July 24, 2007) Maxboxing.com A Sad History of Boxing – Part II
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Achievements
Preceded by
Inaugural Champion
WBO flyweight champion
March 3, 1989 – 1990
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Isidro Perez
Preceded by WBA flyweight champion
March 14, 1991 – June 1, 1991
Succeeded by