Germán Torres

Germán Torres (born May 28, 1957) is a Mexican former world boxing champion. His nickname was Ozeki. Torres was born in Celaya, Guanajuato.

Germán Torres
Statistics
Real nameGermán Torres
Nickname(s)Ozeki Torres
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
NationalityMexico Mexican
Born (1957-05-28) May 28, 1957
Celaya, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights80
Wins63
Wins by KO47
Losses13
Draws4
No contests0

Pro career

Torres turned pro in 1975 at the age of fifteen, and won the vacant WBC light flyweight title in his fifth attempt, with a decision win over Soon-Jung Kang in 1988. He had lost decisions to Hilario Zapata and Jung-Koo Chang (three times). He lost the title in his first defense to Yul-Woo Lee in 1989[1] by TKO.


See also

References

  1. "Sports Digest - Boxing". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 20 March 1989. p. D2. Retrieved 3 November 2014.


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