Pedroza finally lost his title in England, being defeated by Ireland's Barry McGuigan in London in a 15-round decision. He says "it was a pleasure to share the ring with him. The World Boxing Association stated on Friday that Pedroza had been hospitalized recently while battling pancreatic cancer. [3], Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Mike Tyson - 1987 Des Lynam Interview - part 2, Eusebio Pedroza, International Boxing Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eusebio_Pedroza&oldid=974725936, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees, Articles lacking in-text citations from January 2011, Articles needing additional references from January 2011, All articles needing additional references, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 August 2020, at 17:07. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File). Pasillas shines in stoppage of Encarnacion, VIDEO- Frampton shown taking Covid 19 test for Saturday, Featherweight Duke Ragan signs with Top Rank, The World Boxing Association stated on Friday that Pedroza had been hospitalized recently while battling pancreatic cancer, Showtime rolling out concepts for Lara-Castano card, Virginia arrest warrant issued for Gervonta Davis. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame. Portrait. Former world champion Panamanian boxer Eusebio Pedroza, who defended the featherweight title more times than any other, has died at age 62. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. [1] His cousin, Rafael Pedroza, was a world champion also, in the junior bantamweight division, although Rafael's reign as world champion was short-lived. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! During Pedroza's reign, talks surfaced of a unification bout against World Boxing Council and lineal featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez. So, about that Alexander Povetkin-Dillian Whyte rematch next month. March 1, 2019 | Age 62 Boxing legend held the featherweight title for 7 years. He was 62. Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth is not only a quote by Mike Tyson, it's also a pretty good reminder to keep your guard up. Pedroza started out as a professional boxer on December 1, 1973, with a four-round knockout win over Julio Garcia. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. After returning to Panama, he beat Pablo Jimenez by a decision in ten, then lost to Oscar Arnal in Venezuela by a knockout in six. Obituary Read. The World Boxing Association said Friday that Pedroza had been hospitalized recently while battling pancreatic cancer. The Panamanian ex-featherweight champ died on Friday, March 1, 2019. He also defended in his home country many times during that span, including a decision win over countryman and former WBA world Bantamweight champion Jorge Lujan, and became a household name in Latin America, his face appearing on the cover and posters of Ring En Español and Guantes magazines multiple times. (AP Photo/Bob Dear, File), FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2008 file photo, boxing champion Eusebio Pedroza attends a celebration ceremony flanked by Olympic athlete Irving Saladino and Ruben Blades, in Panama City. Guestbook. ", Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. PANAMA CITY – Former world champion Panamanian boxer Eusebio Pedroza, who defended the featherweight title more times than any other, has died at age 62. More in Sports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former world champion and Hall of Fame Panamanian boxer Eusebio Pedroza, who defended the featherweight title more times than any other in history, has died at age 62. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Pedroza, during the next seven years, travelled the world to defend his title. Obituary. Former world champion and Hall of Fame Panamanian boxer Eusebio Pedroza, who defended the featherweight title more times than any other in history, has died at age 62. Panamanian boxing researcher Nicolas Espinosa says Pedroza's "punches, launched like killer harpoons, felled many instantly.". These hopes were dashed when Sanchez died in an automobile accident in 1982. Pedroza is one of the longest reigning Featherweight Champion in history, it was a pleasure to share the ring with him https://t.co/qVYXpy4p7e, — Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) March 1, 2019. All rights reserved. For fight number 16, Pedroza went to Mexicali, Mexico, in the last week of March 1976 to challenge WBA world bantamweight champion Alfonso Zamora for the world title. At that time, he got a chance at then-bantamweight world champion Alfonso Zamora in Mexico and, in his 16th fight, lost by knockout in the second round. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Pedroza won three fights in 1977, two by knockout, and then, in April 1978, the WBA featherweight champion, Cecilio Lastra of Spain, travelled to Panama to defend his title on April 18 against Pedroza, who knocked him out in round 13 to become the new WBA featherweight champion. After losing the following bout by knockout to Oscar Arnal in Venezuela later in 1976, Pedroza began a win streak that included him winning the world title by knocking out Cecilio Lastra in the 13th round on April 15, 1978, in Panama City. London — Eusébio, the wonderful soccer player of the 1960s and 1970s, died on Sunday at the age of 71. He would not lose again for nine years. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Panama's President Juan Carlos Varela expressed his condolences via Twitter. The forward scored an incredible 473 goals in 440 matches for Benfica, the Portuguese … FILE - In this June 9, 1985 file photo, defending champion Eusebio Pedroza from Panama, left, throws a punch at Northern Ireland's Barry McGuigan, during their World Featherweight Championship fight at Queen's Park Rangers Football Ground, London. In his first championship try, Pedroza suffered his second loss, being knocked out in two rounds. On Friday, McGuigan said via Twitter it was a sad day. Between 1986 and 1992, Pedroza tried various comebacks, going 3–2 in total on those comeback attempts. Hall of Famer and legendary featherweight champion Eusebio Pedroza has passed away from pancreatic cancer at home in Panama. His love for the sweet science goes back to when matches were 15 rounds and has been covering fights since closed-circuit pay-per-views. By virtue of his win over LaPorte, who succeeded Sanchez as WBC champion, Pedroza was recognized as the new lineal featherweight champion. Copyright © 2019-2020 Big Fight Weekend, All Rights Reserved. Boxing legend Eusebio Pedroza was the featherweight champion from 1978 until 1985, eventually losing the title in a fight against Barry McGuigan. or redistributed. He went 14-1 over that span of fights, including a win over Jacinto Fuentes, a boxer who would later draw and lose to Wilfredo Gómez. All rights reserved. He retired with a record of 42 wins, 6 losses and one draw, with one no contest, and 25 wins by knockout. Pedroza, who was heralded for his amazing stamina and ability for establishing control over fights in the later rounds, had a title reign with many of his fights becoming a staple on United States television during the period of weekend afternoon fights. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Pedroza's reign ended in London at the hands of Ireland's Barry McGuigan in 1985. During that time as champion, The list of those he had defeated were Hall of Famer Ruben Olivares by 12th-round knockout, Royal Kobayashi by 13th-round knockout and won 15-round decisions over Jorge Lujan, twice against Rocky Lockridge and Juan Laporte. He says “it was a pleasure to share the ring with him.”, A sad day for me as my rival and outstanding World Featherweight Champion Eusebio Pedroza passes away aged 62 RIP. He was 62. During this period of dominance, he would successfully defended his title 19 times between 1978 and 1985. On Friday, McGuigan said via his Twitter account it was a sad day. Eusebio Pedroza (March 2, 1956 – March 1, 2019) was a Panamanian boxer who held the WBA and lineal featherweight championship from 1978 to 1985, having defended the title against 18 different contenders, more than any other boxer in featherweight history. The World Boxing Association stated on Friday that Pedroza had been hospitalized recently while battling pancreatic cancer. His first 15 bouts were all in Panama. Reuters reported the cause of death as a heart attack. Portuguese football legend Eusebio has died at the age of 71. Marquis Johns is a unknown humorist and avid boxing fan. His one defeat over that period of his career came to Alfonso Pérez by a knockout in three. Eusebio Pedroza (March 2, 1956 – March 1, 2019) was a Panamanian boxer who held the WBA and lineal featherweight championship from 1978 to 1985, having defended the title against 18 different contenders, more than any other boxer in featherweight history.

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