Juan José Estrada (boxer)
Juan José Estrada (November 28, 1963 – June 21, 2015) was a Mexican professional boxer in the Super Bantamweight division. He was a onetime WBC International and the WBA Super Bantamweight Champion.
| Juan José Estrada | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Juan José Estrada |
| Nickname(s) | Dinamita |
| Weight(s) | Light Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight Super Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (180 cm) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | November 28, 1963 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Died | June 21, 2015 (aged 51) Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 36 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In December 1987, Estrada won the WBC International title by stopping veteran Raul Payo Valdez in the tenth round.[1]
WBA Super Bantamweight Championship
On May 28, 1988, Estrada won the WBA Super Bantamweight title by upsetting Bernardo Piñango over twelve rounds in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.[2]
Death
Estrada was stabbed to death on June 21, 2015, in what is believed to be a family dispute.[3] He was 51.
See also
References
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- "Former world champ boxer stabbed to death". AFP via Sportsfan.
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