Alfredo Zuany

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Nickname
Zurdo Chihuahua
Born(1934-07-21)21 July 1934
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
DiedFebruary 19, 2007(2007-02-19) (aged 72)
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Alfredo Zuany
Personal information
Nickname
Zurdo Chihuahua
Born(1934-07-21)21 July 1934
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
DiedFebruary 19, 2007(2007-02-19) (aged 72)
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
WeightHeavyweight
Boxing career
Reach199 cm (78 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins34
Win by KO21
Losses3
Draws1
No contests0

Alfredo Zuany (21 July 1934 – 19 February 2007) was a Mexican professional boxer who competed from 1955 to 1961, and the former Mexican National Heavyweight Champion.

Alfredo was a Mexican boxer of Italian heritage from his father's side.[1] He lived in Los Angeles and married Alicia Saenz in 1962. They had three children (sons Alfredo, Tony, Chago) and three grandchildren (Stephanie Zuany, Steven Zuany, Dianna Zuany).

Professional career

In November 1957, Zuany beat the undefeated Puggy Jones by K.O. just 32 seconds into the sixth round of their bout in Phoenix, Arizona.[2]

In September 1959, Zuany beat the former world heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles by unanimous decision. The bout was held in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.

Mexican Olympic team for the Helsinki Games Pan-American Game participant Central American Game participant. Zuany died on February 19, 2007, at the age of 72.[3]

Professional boxing record

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