Israel Omar Crespo (12 February 1986 – 15 September 2007) was a

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n professional boxer. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Amateur career

Known as "Chiki", Crespo had an outstanding amateur career, and was the National Golden Gloves Light Flyweight Champion in 2004.

Professional career

Crespo turned professional in 2005, fighting out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and won his first two bouts before losing to Carlos Tamara in 2006.

Death

Crespo was shot and killed by bullets fired from a moving car while horseback riding with friends outside

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* 1986 births 2007 deaths American male boxers Deaths by firearm in Puerto Rico Flyweight boxers People from Arecibo, Puerto Rico Puerto Rican male boxers {{PuertoRico-boxing-bio-stub

Amateur career

Professional career

Death

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