Antonio Cervantes
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cervantes and the second or maternal family name is Reyes.
This article is about the Colombian boxer. For the Mexican suspected drug lord, see Antonio Oseguera Cervantes.
Antonio Cervantes (born December 23, 1945) is a Colombian boxing trainer and former professional boxer who competed from 1961 to 1983. He held the WBA and The Ring light welterweight title twice between 1972 and 1980.
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Antonio Cervantes | |
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Born | Antonio Cervantes Reyes (1945-12-23) December 23, 1945 (age 78) San Basilio de Palenque, Bolívar, Colombia |
Nationality | Colombian |
Other names | Kid Pambele |
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Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 80 |
Wins | 67 |
Wins by KO | 37 |
Losses | 12 |
Draws | 1 |
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In 2002, Cervantes was chosen for the Ring Magazine's list of 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years.[1] Boxrec also ranked him the 50th greatest pound for pound boxer of all time.[2]