Efren Torres (November 29, 1943 – February 25, 2010) was a Mexican world champion

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division. Torres was born in La Palma, Michoacán Mexico in 1943. He spent most of his early life in his family town of Guadalajara.

Professional career

Known as "El Alacrán", Torres turned pro in 1961 and in 1969 after two unsuccessful bids at a major title, he defeated WBC and Lineal Champion Chartchai Chionoi of Thailand by decision to become the flyweight world champion. He lost the title in his second defense to Chartchai Chionoi by decision in 1970. He retired in 1972.

Honours

Torres was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in the Class of 2007.

Professional boxing record

References

External links

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Efren Torres - CBZ Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Torres, Efren 1943 births Boxers from Michoacán Flyweight boxers World boxing champions World flyweight boxing champions World Boxing Council champions 2010 deaths Mexican male boxers 20th-century Mexican sportsmen

Professional career

Honours

Professional boxing record

See also

References

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