Bonifacio Ávila
Colombian boxer (1950–2026)
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Bonifacio Ávila (June 5, 1950 – January 5, 2026) was a Colombian boxer, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics. There he was eliminated in the second round of the men's light middleweight division (– 71 kg) by eventual gold medalist Dieter Kottysch from West Germany. Ávila turned pro on April 6, 1973, and retired in 1979 after 28 bouts (17 wins, 8 losses, and 3 draws).
Bonifacio Ávila died on January 5, 2026, at the age of 75.[1]
Olympic results
- 1st round bye
- Lost to Dieter Kottysch (West Germany) TKO by 2
