David Sánchez (boxer)

David Sánchez Cantú (2 February 1992 – 19 May 2017) was a Mexican professional boxer. Sánchez won the WBA Interim Super Flyweight Title by defeating Breilor Teran in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on 24 May 2014.[1]

David Sánchez
Statistics
Real nameDavid Sánchez Cantú
Weight(s)Super Flyweight
Nationality Mexican
Born(1992-02-02)2 February 1992
Miguel Alemán, Sonora, Mexico
Died19 May 2017(2017-05-19) (aged 25)
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins31
Wins by KO23
Losses4
Draws2

Death

Sanchez and his brother, fellow professional boxer Jonathan, both died when the car they were traveling in, from Hermosillo to Poblado Miguel Aleman, collided with a tractor at the Hermosillo to Bahia Kino highway.[2]

References

  1. ""Tornado" Sanchez wins WBA interim belt". Fightnews.com. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  2. "Fallecen dos boxeadores mexicanos en accidente automovilístico". MiMorelia (in Spanish). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Denkaosan Kaovichit
WBA Super Flyweight Champion
Interim title

May 24, 2014 September 29, 2015
Succeeded by
Luis Concepción


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