Justo Suárez

Justo Suárez (January 5, 1909 – August 10, 1938), nicknamed "El Torito de Mataderos" ("The Little Bull of Mataderos)", was a popular Argentine light weight boxer. His huge popularity was widely greater than his professional achievements as a fighter.

Justo Suárez
Portrait of Suárez in 1930
Born
Justo Antonio Suárez

(1909-01-05)January 5, 1909
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedAugust 10, 1938(1938-08-10) (aged 29)
Nationality Argentine
Other names"El Torito de Mataderos"
Statistics
Weight(s)Light weight
Boxing record
Wins24
Losses2
Draws1
No contests1

Suárez is regarded as the first idol (and one of the greatest) in the history of Argentine boxing.

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