Alfredo Zuany
Alfredo Zuany (born 21 July 1934) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1955 to 1961. and the former Mexican National Heavyweight Champion.
Alfredo Zuany | |
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Statistics | |
Nickname(s) | Zurdo Chihuahua |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Reach | 199 cm (78 in) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Born | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico | 21 July 1934
Died | February 19, 2007 72) | (aged
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 38 |
Wins | 34 |
Wins by KO | 21 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Early life
Alfredo was a Mexican boxer of Italian heritage from his father's side.[1] He lived in Los Angeles and married Alicia Saenz in 1962. They had three children (sons Alfredo, Tony, Chago) and three grandchildren (Stephanie Zuany, Steven Zuany, Dianna Zuany).
Professional career
In November 1957, Zuany beat the undefeated Puggy Jones by K.O. just 32 seconds into the sixth round of their bout in Phoenix, Arizona.[2]
In September 1959, Zuany beat the former world heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles by unanimous decision. The bout was held in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.
Mexican Olympic team for the Helsinki Games Pan-American Game participant Central American Game participant
External links
- Boxing record for Alfredo Zuany from BoxRec (registration required)