Israel Crespo

Background

He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Career

Crespo was shot and killed by bullets fired from a moving car while horseback riding with friends outside Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Achievements

• Known as "Chickie", Crespo had an outstanding amateur career, and was the National Golden Gloves Light Flyweight Champion in 2004. Crespo turned professional in 2005, fighting out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and won his first two bouts before losing to Carlos Tamara in 2006.