German Torres

Background

Torres was born in Celaya, Guanajuato.

Career

His nickname was Ozeki. He had lost decisions to Hilario Zapata and Jung-Koo Chang (three times). He lost the title in his first defense to Yul-Woo Lee in 1989 by TKO.

Achievements

• Torres turned pro in 1975 at the age of fifteen, and won the vacant WBC light flyweight title in his fifth attempt, with a decision win over Soon-Jung Kang in 1988.