Enrique Pinder (August 7, 1947 – June 15, 2024) was a Panamanian

professional boxer Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional fights are supervised by a regulatory auth ...

who competed from 1966 until 1973. He held the undisputed WBA, WBC, and ''The Ring''

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titles from 1972 to 1973.

Professional career

In 1966, Pinder began his professional career successfully. In late July 1972, he boxed against Rafael Herrera for the WBA, WBC and ''The Ring'' Bantamweight championships and won by unanimous judges' decision. He was stipped of the WBC title for not facing mandatory challenger Rodolfo Martínez within six months of winning the title. He lost the WBA title in his first defense to

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of Mexico by

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. After suffering back-to-back defeats in the same year, Pinder ended his career with a record of 35 wins with 13 knockouts, 7 defeats and 2 draws.

Professional boxing record

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

* WBA bantamweight champion (118 lbs) * WBC bantamweight champion (118 lbs)

''The Ring'' magazine titles

* ''The Ring'' bantamweight champion (118 lbs)

Regional/International titles

* NABF bantamweight champion (118 lbs) *

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champion (118 lbs)

Undisputed titles

* Undisputed bantamweight champion

Death

Pinder died on June 15, 2024, at the age of 76.

References

External links

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Enrique Pinder profile
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