David Sánchez | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1992 Miguel Alemán, Sonora, Mexico |
| Died | 19 May 2017 (aged 25) Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Other names | Tornado |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super flyweight |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 2 |
David Sánchez Cantú (2 February 1992 – 19 May 2017) was a Mexican professional boxer. Sánchez won the WBA Interim Super Flyweight title by defeating Breilor Teran in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on 24 May 2014.[1]
Sánchez made his professional debut on 25 April 2008 at the age of 16, defeating Trinidad Ruiz via knockout. On 23 February 2013, he defeated Marlon Tapales at the Arena Sonora in Hermosillo to capture the WBC interim Silver super flyweight title.[2]
Death
Sanchez and his brother, fellow professional boxer Jonathan, both died when the car they were traveling in, from Hermosillo to Poblado Miguel Aleman, collided with a tractor at the Hermosillo to Bahia Kino highway.[3]
References
- ↑ ""Tornado" Sanchez wins WBA interim belt". Fightnews.com. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ Arvizu, Ricardo (20 May 2020). ""Tornado" Sánchez cumplió su sueño antes del accidente por el que perdió la vida". El Imparcial (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 29 May 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ↑ "Fallecen dos boxeadores mexicanos en accidente automovilístico". MiMorelia (in European Spanish). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
External links
- Professional boxing record for David Sanchez from BoxRec
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