Frankie Duarte
Frankie Duarte | |
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| Born | September 3, 1954 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2026 (aged 71) |
| Years active | 1973–1989 |
Frank Joseph Duarte (September 3, 1954 – May 25, 2026) was an American super bantamweight professional boxer.
Professional career
Duarte turned pro in 1973 and retired in 1989 after losing to Daniel Zaragoza in a WBC super bantamweight title challenge. He finished his career with a record of 47–8–1.
Death
Duarte died from a brain tumor on May 25, 2026, at the age of 71.[2]
References
- ↑ "Frank Joseph Duarte". Holy Cross Mortuary. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ↑ "Frankie Duarte, former top bantamweight, dies aged 71". BoxingScene. May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
Sources
- Boxing record for Frankie Duarte from BoxRec (registration required)