Antonio Pitalúa Explained

Eduardo Pitalua
Realname:Eduardo Antonio Ospino Pitalua
Nationality:Colombian and Mexican
Weight:Light Welterweight
Reach:67inches
Birth Date:February 21, 1970
Birth Place:Monteria, Colombia
Style:Orthodox
Total:61
Wins:53
Ko:47
Losses:7
Draws:1
No Contests:0

Antonio Pitalúa (born February 21, 1970) is a Colombian-Mexican boxer. His record is 48 wins (42 KO's) and 4 losses. He captured the vacant interim WBC lightweight belt when he ko'd fellow Mexican José Armando Santa Cruz. Six months later he faced unbeaten knockout artist Edwin Valero he was down three times and the fight was stopped 49 seconds into the 2nd round.[1] He bounced back against Puerto Rican Jose Reyes with a knockout in the 6th round.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edwin Valero's power propelling him to new heights. Mulvaney. Kieran. 5 April 2009. ESPN. 19 October 2014.