Antonio Cervantes
#165,660 Most Popular
About
World Jr. Welterweight Champion who successfully defended his title an amazing 16 times. He is considered one of the best Colombian boxers of all-time.
Before Fame
He shined shoes and sold cigarettes to survive as a child.
Trivia
He was named Fighter of the Century by the Colombian Boxing Federation and National Association of Professional Boxing in 2000.
Family Life
He was born into an impoverished Colombian family.
Associated With
He was succeeded as WBA Super Lightweight Champion by Wilfred Benitez in 1976.
