Baltasar Sangchili
Baltasar Sangchili | |
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Sangchili in 1935 | |
| Born | Baltasar Belenguer Hervas October 10, 1911 |
| Died | September 2, 1992 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) |
| Reach | 61 1/2 in |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 110 |
| Wins | 78 |
| Wins by KO | 36 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Draws | 12 |
Baltasar Berenguer Hervas (October 15, 1911 – September 2, 1992), popularly known in his time as Baltasar Sangchili, was a Spanish boxer who claimed the World Bantamweight Championship. He was the first Spanish fighter in history to win a world championship in boxing. During his illustrious career, he defeated many great fighters including "Panama" Al Brown, Tony Marino, Victor "Young" Perez, Maurice Dubois, Ronnie James, Nicolas Petit-Biquet, Maurice Dubois, Eugène Huat, Carlos Flix and Joseph David.