Miguel García (boxer)
Argentine boxer
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Miguel García Aranda[a] (6 July 1945 – 11 May 2009) was an Argentine boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameMiguel García Aranda
Born6 July 1945
Mendoza, Argentina
Died11 May 2009 (aged 63)
Mendoza, Argentina
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Miguel García Aranda | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 July 1945 Mendoza, Argentina | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 11 May 2009 (aged 63) Mendoza, Argentina | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||
| Sport | Boxing | ||||||||||||||
| Featherweight | |||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Olympic results
1968 – Mexico City
Below are García's results in the featherweight category at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics:
| Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 |  Francisco Oduardo | Won by decision 3–2 |
| Round of 16 |  Aurel Simion | Won by decision 5–0 |
| Quarterfinals |  Philip Waruinge | Lost by decision 1–4 |
Notes
- In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Aranda.
