Angel Figueroa (boxer)
Angel Luis Figueroa Otero (29 August 1929 – 20 May 1953) was a Puerto Rican boxer. He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] A year later, he died fighting for the United States in the Korean War.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Born | 29 August 1929 Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | 20 May 1953 (aged 23) The Punchbowl, Korea |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Personal life
Figueroa served as a private in the 223rd Infantry Regiment, United States Army during the Korean War. He was killed in action at the Punchbowl on 20 May 1953.[2][3]
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References
- Angel Figueroa at Olympedia
- "Korean War Death - PVT Angel L Figueroa-Otero". Korean War Project. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "Angel L. Figueroa-Otero". American Battle Monuments Commission. Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
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