Edwin Viruet

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Edwin Viruet (born 20 August 1950) is a professional boxer from Puerto Rico. His brother Adolfo was also a professional boxer.

Viruet made his professional debut in 1969. Among his early opponents were Saoul Mamby, a future world light-welterweight champion, against whom he earned a draw; and Alfredo Escalera, a future world super featherweight champion, against whom he won a decision.

In 1975, Viruet was matched with Roberto Durán, the reigning world lightweight champion, in a non-title fight. Viruet lost by a unanimous decision. Two years later he fought Durán again, this time with Durán's world title on the line, and again lost a unanimous decision.

Viruet continued to fight top contenders, losing to Esteban De Jesús and Edwin Rosario. He finally retired in 1983.

External links

Professional boxing record for Edwin Viruet from BoxRec

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Name	Viruet, Edwin
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Short description	Puerto Rican boxer
Date of birth	20 August 1950
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