About
Nicknamed Locomotora, he was a former middleweight champion of the world, best known for his title defense in 1994.
Before Fame
As a child, he was in a bicycle accident so severe that doctors told him he'd never be able to box.
Trivia
His 1994 comeback against John David Jackson, who appeared to have won the fight, is considered one of the greatest turnarounds in boxing history.
Family Life
He married Belen Castro in 1998.
Associated With
He and New York boxer Iran Barkley have been been WBA Middleweight champions.