Eusebio Pedroza

Eusebio Pedroza (March 2, 1956 – March 1, 2019) was a Panamanian boxer who held the WBA and lineal featherweight championship from 1978 to 1985, having defended the title against 18 different contenders, more than any other boxer in featherweight history. His cousin, Rafael Pedroza, was a world champion also, in the junior bantamweight division, although Rafael's reign as world champion was short-lived. Eusebio Pedroza died one day before his 63rd birthday.

Eusebio Pedroza
Born
Eusebio Pedroza Silva

(1956-03-02)March 2, 1956
Panama City, Panama
DiedMarch 1, 2019(2019-03-01) (aged 62)
Panama City, Panama
Other namesEl Alacrán
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Reach174 cm (69 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins41
Wins by KO25
Losses6
Draws1
No contests1
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