Germán Torres Explained

Germán Torres
Realname:Germán Torres
Nickname:Ozeki Torres
Weight:
Height:5 ft. 5 in. (165 cm.)
Nationality: Mexican
Birth Date:May 28, 1957
Birth Place:Celaya, Mexico
Style:Orthodox
Total:80
Wins:63
Ko:47
Losses:13
Draws:4
No Contests:0

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

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

Notes and References

  1. News: Sports Digest - Boxing. 20 March 1989. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. D2. 3 November 2014.