Carlos Barreto
For the Brazilian mixed martial artist, see Carlos Barreto (fighter).
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Barreto and the second or maternal family name is Hernández.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Augusto Barreto Hernández |
| Nationality |
 Venezuela |
| Born | July 25, 1976 |
| Died |
October 12, 1999 (aged 23) Caracas, Distrito Capital |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Rated at | Bantamweight |
Carlos Barreto (July 25, 1976 – October 12, 1999) was a bantamweight boxer from Venezuela, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
Olympic results
- Defeated Aleksandar Hristov (Bulgaria) 9-3
- Lost to Vichairachanon Khadpo (Thailand) 6-14
Pro career
He made his professional debut on September 21, 1996. He died on October 12, 1999, three days after a bout against José Luis Valbuena in Caracas, where he collapsed after the fight and was removed on a stretcher. He died due to brain injuries sustained in the match.