Alfredo Evangelista | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Alfredo Evangelista |
Rated at | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Nationality | Uruguayan |
Born | December 3, 1954 Montevideo, Uruguay |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 78 |
Wins | 61 |
Wins by KO | 41 |
Losses | 13 |
Draws | 4 |
Alfredo Evangelista (born December 3, 1954) is a former Uruguayan-Spanish boxer. He was born in Montevideo, Uruguay.[1]
"The Lynx of Montevideo" Evangelista faced Muhammad Ali in a bout for the world heavyweight championship in 1977, losing by unanimous decision in 15 rounds.[1] He also fought against Larry Holmes for the World Boxing Council title in 1978, and lost by knockout in the seventh round.[2]