Calixto Pérez is a retired boxer

Boxing

Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...

 from Colombia

Colombia

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, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics

Boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics

Final results for the Boxing competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics:It was held August 27 to September 10, with the participation of 357 fighters from 81 countries.-Medal table:-Light Flyweight :-First Round:...

. There he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the men's flyweight

Flyweight

Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb but above 108 lb .-Professional boxing:...

 division (– 51 kg) by eventual gold medalist Georgi Kostadinov

Georgi Kostadinov

Georgi Kostadinov is a former boxer from Bulgaria.-Amateur career:Kostadinov won the Olympic Flyweight gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games for Bulgaria...

 from Bulgaria.

His best performance as an amateur was winning the silver medal in the bantamweight

Bantamweight

Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...

 division (– 54 kg) at the 1971 Pan American Games

Boxing at the 1971 Pan American Games

The Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1971 Pan American Games was held in Cali, Colombia, from July 25 to August 6. The light flyweight division was included for the first time.- Medal winners :-Medal table:-External links:...

. Pérez turned pro on June 15, 1973, and retired in 1977 after 15 bouts (6 wins, 7 losses and 2 draws).