Tribute to The Great Antonio Avelar

During Martes de Cafe, a tribute was paid to honor the fabulous achievements and the everlasting memory of Antonio Avelar. 

First, a video was shown reviewing the Mexican champion’s career, how he got to his title fight, how he won it, and what happened next in his career as he continued to excel.

Antonio Avelar passed away on April 27 of this year. With 39 wins and 13 losses, he joined the ranks of Mexican world champions and left a great as well as a lasting milestone in boxing. 

On May 12, 1982, in Mito, Japan, Antonio captured the WBC flyweight world title from Shoji Oguma by knocking him out in the seventh round. 

In his first title defense he  traveled to Seoul, North Korea, where he defeated Tae Shik Kim by KO. 

José Luis Camarillo, the doyen of Mexican sports journalists, spoke touchingly about the Mexican boxer’s career and what it was like and what a privilege it was to follow Avelar’s illustrious fabled career. 

His wife, Gloria Espinosa, and his daughters, Karla and Casandra Rodríguez, were present at Martes de Café.

Karla thanked the WBC for the tribute to her father. They also encouraged young boxers to continue on their path to becoming world champions. 

Finally, a commemorative plaque was presented to Antonio Avelar’s family. What a man, what a champion and what a legacy!