Carlos Barreto
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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Barreto and the second or maternal family name is Hernández.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Augusto Barreto Hernández |
| Nationality |  Venezuela |
| Born | July 25, 1976 |
| Died | October 12, 1999 (aged 23) Caracas, Distrito Capital |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 54 kilograms (120 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Rated at | Bantamweight |
Carlos Barreto (July 25, 1976 – October 12, 1999) was a bantamweight boxer from Venezuela, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
[edit] Olympic results
- Defeated Aleksandar Hristov (Bulgaria) 9-3
- Lost to Vichairachanon Khadpo (Thailand) 6-14
[edit] 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 in Caracas, where he collapsed after the fight and was removed on a stretcher. He died due to brain injuries sustained in the match.
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