Pedro Nolasco
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Pedro Nolasco was a Dominican
boxer
, who won the bronze medal in the men's bantamweight category at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles
, United States.
This was the first Olympic medal of the Dominican Republic. A year earlier he won a silver at the 1983 Pan American Games
. He was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Nolasco turned pro in 1986 and had limited success, possibly a result of having moved up the professional ladder too quickly. In 1987 he dropped a pair of fights to future champion Tony Lopez
. Later in the year he lost a decision to future champ Victor Callejas
. In 1989 he took on Maurizio Stecca
for the newly created WBO Featherweight Title, but lost in a 6th round TKO. He was murdered during a home invasion.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
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...
, who won the bronze medal in the men's bantamweight category at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, United States.
This was the first Olympic medal of the Dominican Republic. A year earlier he won a silver at the 1983 Pan American Games
Boxing at the 1983 Pan American Games
The Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1983 Pan American Games was held in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 14 to August 29. The super heavyweight division was included for the first time.- Medal winners :-Medal table:-External links:*...
. He was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Nolasco turned pro in 1986 and had limited success, possibly a result of having moved up the professional ladder too quickly. In 1987 he dropped a pair of fights to future champion Tony Lopez
Tony Lopez
Tony "The Tiger" Lopez , is a former professional boxer from Sacramento, California. He was a 3-Time World Boxing Champion. He is remembered for his victory in the 1988 The Ring Fight of the year by decision over Rocky Lockridge. He fought against Julio César Chávez in 1994 in Monterrey. He lost...
. Later in the year he lost a decision to future champ Victor Callejas
Victor Callejas
Victor Callejas is a Puerto Rican former boxer who was World Junior Featherweight champion. A native of Guaynabo, Callejas as a child wanted to be a singer, and his childhood friend, Orvil Miller, wanted to be a boxer. As it turned out, however, it was Callejas who was a boxer and Miller who...
. In 1989 he took on Maurizio Stecca
Maurizio Stecca
Maurizio Stecca is an Italian former boxer, who won the Bantamweight Gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.His brother Loris Stecca was also a professional boxer.-Professional career:...
for the newly created WBO Featherweight Title, but lost in a 6th round TKO. He was murdered during a home invasion.
1979 Pan American Games
- Defeated Antonio Toledo (Brazil) points
- Defeated Jorge Rodríguez (Colombia) points
- Defeated Jerome CoffeeJerome CoffeeJerome Coffee is a former American boxer.-Amateur career:Coffee had an outstanding amateur career and won several national championships, including:...
(United States) points - Lost to Alberto MercadoAlberto MercadoAlberto Mercado was a Jr. Featherweight boxer who was on the verge of fighting for a world title at least twice in his career....
(Puerto Rico) points
1984 Olympic Games
- Defeated Ljubisa SimicLjubiša SimicLjubiša Simić is a former boxer from Yugoslavia, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country: in 1984 and in 1988. In both occasions he had an early exit from the tournament...
(Yugoslavia) points - Defeated John Siryakibbe (Uganda) points
- Defeated John John MolinaJohn John MolinaJuan Molina , better known as John John Molina in the world of boxing, is a former boxer whose career transcended boxing in Puerto Rico. A multiple time world champion, this boxer was also known as quite a socialite...
(Puerto Rico) points - Defeated Sung-Kil MoonSung-Kil MoonMoon Sung-Kil is a former two-division world champion boxer from South Korea. His name is also rendered Sung Kil Moon.- Amateur career :...
(South Korea) TKO 1 - Lost to Maurizio SteccaMaurizio SteccaMaurizio Stecca is an Italian former boxer, who won the Bantamweight Gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.His brother Loris Stecca was also a professional boxer.-Professional career:...
(Italy) points