Carlos Barreto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Carlos Augusto Barreto July 25, 1976 |
| Died | October 12, 1999 (aged 23) |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | super bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 16 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Carlos Barreto (July 25, 1976 – October 12, 1999) was a bantamweight boxer from Venezuela, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
Olympic results
- Defeated Aleksandar Hristov (Bulgaria) 9-3
- Lost to Vichairachanon Khadpo (Thailand) 6-14
Pro career
He made his professional debut on September 21, 1996. He died on October 12, 1999, three days after a bout against José Luis Valbuena in Caracas, where he collapsed after the fight and was removed on a stretcher. He died due to brain injuries sustained in the match.
References
- Boxing record for Carlos Barreto from BoxRec (registration required)
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Carlos Barreto". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
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