How Did Sergio Victor Palma Die?
He was 65 years old, suffering from Parkinson's disease and a stroke. He died in a hospital in Mar del Plata after being an Argentine boxing champion with his own style.
Death Cause- COVID19 (Death Date: 28 June 2021)
Who Was Sergio Victor Palma?
He made his professional debut at the age of 20 against Ricardo Gómez in Pergamino. He was born on January 1, 1956.
It was a victory by points. He won the Argentine superalloys champion a year later, in October 1977, by defeating Arnoldo Agüero on the cards and at Luna Park.
Seven months later, in San Carlos de Bariloche, he won the South American title in the categories with another points triumph, this time over Hugo Melgarejo.
Tributes
Sergio Victor Palma, former WBA 122-pound titleholder, dead at 65: https://t.co/vjVZNQpt56 @WBABoxing @MorillaBoxing #boxing 🇦🇷🥊🇦🇷
— Bible of Boxing (@ringmagazine) June 28, 2021
QEPD Sergio VÃctor Palma🇦🇷🥊. Fue campeón mundial supergallo de la AMB en 1980, tras noquear a Leo Randolph🇺🇸 en Estados Unidos (📹). Defendió cinco veces esa corona. pic.twitter.com/sjALHX1snG
— VarskySports (@VarskySports) June 28, 2021
🥊 Falleció Sergio VÃctor Palma, excampeón del mundo en 1980. TenÃa 65 años. pic.twitter.com/gBdwTtFJdb
— TyC Sports (@TyCSports) June 28, 2021