Carlos Barreto (July 25, 1976 – October 12, 1999) was a

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from

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, who represented his native country at the

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Olympic results

*Defeated

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(Bulgaria) 9-3 *Lost to

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(Thailand) 6-14

Pro career

He made his professional debut on September 21, 1996. He died on October 12, 1999, three days after a bout against

José Luis Valbuena José Luis Valbuena (born March 19, 1971 in Turmero, Aragua) is a former bantamweight boxer from Venezuela, who had a total number of 30 professional fights during his career. He is best known for knocking down Carlos Barreto on October 9, 1999. ...

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, where he collapsed after the fight and was removed on a

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. He died due to brain injuries sustained in the match.

References

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