Germán Torres (born 1957-05-28 in Celaya, Guanajuato) is a former Mexican world boxing champion. His nickname was Ozeki.

[edit] Pro career

Torres turned pro in 1975 at the age of fifteen, and won the vacant WBC light flyweight title in his fifth attempt at attempting to win that title, with a decision win over Soon-Jung Kang in 1988. He had lost decisions to Hilario Zapata and Jung-Koo Chang (three times). He lost the title in his first defense to Yul-Woo Lee in 1989 by TKO.

Preceded by Jung-Koo Chang Retired

WBC Light Flyweight Champion 1988 Dec 11 – 1989 Mar 19

Succeeded by Yul-Woo Lee

[edit] See also

• List of WBC world champions

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Germán Torres from Boxrec