David Sánchez (boxer)

David Sánchez Cantú (2 February 1992 – 19 May 2017) was a Mexican professional boxer. Sánchez won the WBA Interim Super Flyweight title by defeating Breilor Teran in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on 24 May 2014.[1]

David Sánchez
Born(1992-02-02)2 February 1992
Died19 May 2017(2017-05-19) (aged 25)
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Other namesTornado
Statistics
Weight(s)Super flyweight
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins31
Wins by KO23
Losses4
Draws2

Sánchez made his professional debut on 25 April 2008 at the age of 16, defeating Trinidad Ruiz via knockout. On 23 February 2013, he defeated Marlon Tapales at the Arena Sonora in Hermosillo to capture the WBC interim Silver super flyweight title.[2]

Death edit

Sanchez and his brother, fellow professional boxer Jonathan, both died when the car they were traveling in, from Hermosillo to Poblado Miguel Aleman, collided with a tractor at the Hermosillo to Bahia Kino highway.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ ""Tornado" Sanchez wins WBA interim belt". Fightnews.com. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  2. ^ Arvizu, Ricardo (20 May 2020). ""Tornado" Sánchez cumplió su sueño antes del accidente por el que perdió la vida". El Imparcial (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Fallecen dos boxeadores mexicanos en accidente automovilístico". MiMorelia (in European Spanish). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.

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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Denkaosan Kaovichit
WBA Super Flyweight Champion
Interim title

May 24, 2014 – September 29, 2015
Succeeded by