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
Born
Juan José Estrada

(1963-11-28)November 28, 1963
DiedJune 21, 2015(2015-06-21) (aged 51)
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Other namesDinamita
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Height5 ft 10 in (180 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins36
Wins by KO30
Losses11
Draws0
No contests0

Professional career edit

In December 1987, Estrada won the WBC International title by stopping veteran Raul Payo Valdez in the tenth round.[1]

WBA Super Bantamweight Championship edit

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 edit

Estrada was stabbed to death on June 21, 2015, in what is believed to be a family dispute.[3] He was 51.

Preceded by WBA Bantamweight Champion
28 May 1988– 11 December 1989
Succeeded by

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
  2. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
  3. ^ "Former world champ boxer stabbed to death". AFP via Sportsfan.

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