Francisco Quiroz (June 4, 1957 – May 15, 1993) was a Dominican professional boxer and WBA world Light Flyweight champion. He was born in Moca, Dominican Republic.

Professional career

Quiroz became a professional boxer in 1978 and captured the WBA light flyweight title with a KO win over Lupe Madera in 1984. He defended the belt once before losing to Joey Olivo in 1985. After the loss, Quiroz fought periodically in Latin America before retiring in 1990 after five consecutive losses, becoming one of the few world champions to retire with a losing record. His record was 11-15-1 with 5 wins by knockout.

Francisco Quiroz

Death

Quiroz was killed in a nightclub brawl in 1993.

Francisco Quiroz

Professional boxing record

See also

List of WBA world champions

External links

A Real Tower of Power

1957 births

World Boxing Association champions

World boxing champions

1993 deaths

Dominican Republic male boxers

Light-flyweight boxers

Francisco Quiroz