Edwin Viruet
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Edwin Viruet | |
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| Born | Edwin Viruet 20 August 1950 |
| Nationality |  Puerto Rico |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 71″ |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 2 |
Edwin Viruet (born 20 August 1950 in New York) is a retired 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. Viruet also defeated Vilomar Fernandez.
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 but defeating Josue Marquez by tenth round knockout. He finally retired in 1983.
Academy
[edit]As of 2024, Viruet ran the Edwin Viruet Boxing academy in the Bronx.[2]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Edwin Viruet from BoxRec (registration required)
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