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Israel Contreras

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Israel Contreras
Born
Israel Contreras

(1960-12-27) December 27, 1960 (age 63)
La Guaira, Venezuela
NationalityVenezuela Venezuela
Statistics
Weight(s)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins38
Wins by KO27
Losses3
Draws1
No contests0

Israel Contreras (born December 27, 1960) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer who won the World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association world bantamweight titles. He had a supporting role in the Mel Gibson film Apocalypto.

Boxing career

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Contreras turned professional in 1981 and lost his first title fight to WBA super flyweight title holder Khaosai Galaxy by KO in 1986. He later moved up in weight and in 1990 captured the WBO bantamweight title with a TKO over Ray Minus. Contreras vacated the title to fight Luisito Espinosa for WBA belt in 1991 and won by KO in the 5th. He lost the belt in his first defense to Eddie Cook. He retired in 1995 after a TKO loss to Johnny Vasquez. Contreras collapsed in the hospital after the bout, but recovered.

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Achievements
New championship WBO bantamweight champion
February 3, 1989 – February 20, 1991
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Gaby Canizales
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
October 19, 1991 – March 15, 1992
Succeeded by