retirement in 1965, he became a boxing professor in his own gym, and is remembered as a former glory in Peru. He had even a song composed to him by Peruvian singer Chabuca Granda, called "Puños de Oro". He died in 1993 from a heart attack with a professional record of 58 fights, of which he won 52 (25 by KO), Lost 3, and Drew 3. 1933 births 1993 deaths Light-heavyweight boxers Peruvian male boxers Peruvian people of African descent