Pedro Alcázar
Pedro Alcázar | |
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Born | Guillermo Gonzalez August 29, 1975 Zapayal, Panama |
Died | June 24, 2002 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | (aged 26)
Other names | El Rockero |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Super flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 28 |
Wins | 25 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Guillermo Gonzalez, better known as Pedro "El Rockero" Alcázar (16 September 1975 in Zapayal,
Background
A single parent of two, Alcazar first began boxing at the age of 10 and was the Panamanian Golden Gloves champion and a Gold Medalist in the Central American Games.
He was a protégé of the legendary Hall of Famer Roberto Durán, who was a pallbearer at his funeral.
Death
Alcazar's death shocked the boxing world. He lost his title to
This was the first time in boxing history that a boxer is known to have collapsed so long after the end of a fight. The boxing authorities have discussed compulsory medical testing for boxers up to 48 hours after a fight finishes, longer than heretofore. There was already concern following the Michael Watson case, which in the United Kingdom established the principle that the authorities have a wide responsibility for the health and safety of boxers (and also spectators). Alcazar's death highlighted the manner in which it can take an extended time before potentially life-threatening symptoms present themselves.
External links
- Boxing record for Pedro Alcázar from BoxRec (registration required)