Oscar Albarado
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Oscar Albarado (born 15 September 1948 in Pecos, TX) was an American boxer. He competed in the light middleweight division.
[edit] Professional career
Known as "Shotgun", Albarado turned pro in 1967 and captured the World, WBC, and WBA light middleweight title when he upset Koichi Wajima by KO in 1974. He defended the belt once before losing it in a rematch to Wajima in 1968 by decision. He retired after the loss.
[edit] Comeback
Albarado launched an unsuccessful comeback 5 years later, retiring in 1982 after several losses.
| Preceded by Koichi Wajima |
World Light Middleweight Champion 4 Jun 1974– 21 Jan 1975 |
Succeeded by Koichi Wajima |
