Luis Edu
Several of the best athletes in history are Hispanic boxers, and in this list we will mention 5 who achieved memorable victories that will be remembered in world sports.
Hispanic Boxers: Felix “Tito” Trinidad
Félix Trinidad starred in impressive fights in the 1990s, including a victory over Oscar de la Hoya in 1999.
The star was active for almost 20 years and is considered the best Puerto Rican boxer in history, having won world championships in various organizations.
In addition, he has a record of having successfully defended his welterweight title 15 times.
Beyond individual accomplishments, Trinidad was one of the best Hispanic boxers for getting Puerto Rico into the welterweight main event scene in the 1990s.
Hispanic boxers: Juan Manuel Marquez
Juan Manuel Márquez is one of the Hispanic boxers who positioned Mexico as a power in this sport, thanks to his titles in 4 different categories, and his dominance in the ring for 19 years.
The man born in Mexico City starred in four epic battles with Manny Pacquiao, and the moment in which he sent the legendary Filipino to the canvas with a punch is one to remember.
Márquez finished his career with a record of 56 wins (40 knockouts) and 7 losses. He currently performs very well as an analyst of fights, which sometimes feature his compatriot, “Canelo” Álvarez.
Hispanic boxers: Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez has been constantly criticized for supposedly facing low-profile opponents throughout his career, but the truth is that at 31 years old he has already earned a place among the best Latino boxers in history.
The Mexican recently unified his super middleweight titles, an achievement that confirms him as one of today’s top pound-for-pound fighters.
After 60 fights as a professional, Álvarez has 57 wins and only 1 loss, which came against undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2013.
“Canelo” still has a lot to give, so he could retire in 10 years with the best career for a Hispanic boxer in the history of the sport.
Hispanic boxers: Roberto Duran
Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Durán is considered one of the best punching boxers in the history of the sport.
The Panamanian surprisingly managed to remain active for 33 years, being the first boxer in history to compete in 4 different decades. He finished his career with a record of 103 wins and 16 losses.
Durán won the belt in 4 different categories, and his name is on the list of the 7 best fighters of the 20th century.
A movie about his life, starring Edgar Ramírez and Robert De Niro, was recently released, which did not get very good reviews, but serves as a reminder of Durán’s accomplishments throughout his extensive career.
Hispanic boxers: Julio Cesar Chavez
Julio César Chávez is the most internationally famous retired Latin boxer, after a brilliant career of 107 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws.
Among his many accomplishments, Chávez was the monarch in three different weights, and his memorable fights are still in the memory of boxing lovers. Although his defeats against Oscar de la Hoya in the 90’s are also remembered.
The Mexican recently returned to the ring for an exhibition event, and has long been featured on U.S. television as an analyst for major fights.
In the case of Chávez, it is striking how his son Julio César Chávez Jr never fulfilled the expectations of being in charge of carrying on his father’s legacy.
