Israel Contreras
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Israel Contreras (born December 27, 1960) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer who won the World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association world bantamweight titles. He had a supporting role in the Mel Gibson film Apocalypto.
Israel Contreras | |
|---|---|
| Born | Israel Contreras December 27, 1960 (age 63) La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Nationality |  Venezuela |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Wins by KO | 27 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Boxing career
Contreras turned professional in 1981 and lost his first title fight to WBA super flyweight title holder Khaosai Galaxy by KO in 1986. He later moved up in weight and in 1990 captured the WBO bantamweight title with a TKO over Ray Minus. Contreras vacated the title to fight Luisito Espinosa for WBA belt in 1991 and won by KO in the 5th. He lost the belt in his first defense to Eddie Cook. He retired in 1995 after a TKO loss to Johnny Vasquez. Contreras collapsed in the hospital after the bout, but recovered.
External links
- Boxing record for Israel Contreras from BoxRec (registration required)
- Israel Contreras at IMDb
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| New championship | WBO bantamweight champion February 3, 1989 – February 20, 1991 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Gaby Canizales |
| Preceded by | WBA bantamweight champion October 19, 1991 – March 15, 1992 |
Succeeded by |
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