sports
diciembre 23, 2025
Kid Pambelé llegó a 80 años: ¡bendito 23 de diciembre!
Un día como hoy nació Antonio Cervantes Kid Pambelé, el mejor deportista de la historia de Colombia.
TL;DR
- Antonio Cervantes 'Kid Pambelé', considered Colombia's greatest athlete, is celebrating his 80th birthday.
- He was born on December 23, 1945, in San Basilio de Palenque.
- Pambelé secured Colombia's first world boxing title on October 28, 1972, by defeating Alfonso 'Pepermint' Frazer in the junior welterweight division.
- He defended his title ten times and recovered it in 1977 after losing it in 1976.
- Cervantes had a professional record of 67 wins, 12 losses, and 1 draw in 80 fights.
- He is recognized as an idol in Colombian sports, surpassing other prominent figures.
- Pambelé currently lives on his farm in Turbaco and remains lucid with vivid memories.