Alberto Mercado

Alberto Mercado (born January 2, 1961) was a Jr. Featherweight boxer who was on the verge of fighting for a world title at least twice in his career.

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January 2 - 1961 - Featherweight - Boxer

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Mercado was the only American citizen who challenged the boycott of the 1980 Olympics celebrated in Moscow, Russia, competing in boxing for Puerto Rico.

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American - 1980 - Olympics - Moscow, Russia - Puerto Rico

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In the professional ranks he had a winning record, but also had some bad luck. He lost to John Montes in a United States title try on points, and on a fight to decide the IBF's #1 challenger, he lost by a knockout in 7 rounds to eventual world champion Antonio Rivera, after leading the fight on all scorecards at the end of round 6.

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John Montes - United States - IBF - Antonio Rivera

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Mercado worked as a fireman in Dade County, Florida for many years. He is a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico, who used to train at the famous Bairoa Gym, but he resided in Cayey during his years as a top boxing contender.

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Dade County, Florida - Caguas - Bairoa Gym - Cayey

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Upon returning to Puerto Rico, he settled in Cayey, where he was named director of the city's sports and recreation department in 2003. A close friend of Cayey mayor Rolando Salas, Mercado has shown interest in politics as a future profession.

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2003 - Rolando Salas - Politics

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He had a professional record of 31 wins, 14 losses and 1 draw (tie), with 27 wins by knockout.

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