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QUIROGA
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"How will you be remember? That's the question. What have you done? IS IT ENOUGH? Never be satisfied.."
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38 years old
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
United States
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking | | Orientation: | Straight | | Hometown: | San Antonio | | Body type: | 5' 5" / Athletic | | Ethnicity: | Latino / Hispanic | | Religion: | Catholic | | Zodiac Sign: | Libra | | Smoke / Drink: | No / No | | Children: | Proud parent | | Education: | Some college | | Occupation: | Champion - Legend | |
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- THE RoQ and RIDE COMMUNITY FEST 07 SPONSORED BY Caliente Harley Davidson was a great success. Thanks to everyone that participated in the motorcycle parade and to everyone that attended the day event. All proceeds went out to Non-profit Charities in our local community. Charities that recieved event earnings.
Local Non-Profits:
BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse
Latino's in Action
Band Of Brothers
The Neighborhood Called Edgewood
The Fatherhood Campaigne
A total of $6,500.00 was distributed to the above non-profit organizations from the event proceeds.
I look forward to seeing everyone next year. Long Live Robert Quiroga and Long Live The RoQ and Ride Community Fest.
"How will you be remebered" -EQ
Thanks Again,
Epi Quiroga
www.Robertquiroga.net
San Antonio's First World Champion Boxer -
The San Antonio Boxing Legend
Oct. 10, 1969 Aug. 16, 2004
Robert "Pikin" Quiroga grew up with three siblings, a sister Rosa Elia, and two brothers, Epifanio and Alejandro. His parents are Elidia Solis and Epifanio Quiroga and his stepfather is Raymond P. Solis. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1987.
Robert's love for boxing was second only to his love for his two daughters, Crystal Marie and Catheryne Elidia.
His life outside the ring characterized the type of person Robert was a champion, in and out of the ring.
Here are but a few highlights from the storied career of Robert Pikin Quiroga:
April 24, 1990 With an impressive 14-0 record, Robert traveled to Sunderland, England to challenge Juan Polo Perez for the International Boxing Federation Super Flyweight title. Robert received a hero's welcome upon his arrival in San Antonio.
June 15, 1991 A date that may live in the boxing annals forever. Roberts first title defense in his hometown proved to be a memorable one. In a fight that was named Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine and later the best ever super flyweight fight ever, Robert and Kid Akeem Anifowoshe put on a display of raw courage for 12 brutal rounds with Robert finally getting a unanimous decision victory.
February 15, 1992 Robert returned to Italy for his fourth title defense, this time against undefeated Carlos Manuel Mercado in Salerno. Not showing any ill effects from his battle against Anifowoshe, Robert scored a unanimous decision.
July 11, 1992 Title defense No. 5 finally landed Robert in the bright lights of Las Vegas as he faced Jose Ruiz at the Aladdin Hotel. Ruiz proved to be one of Roberts toughest opponents but the San Antonio boxer again showed his heart and determination in escaping with a majority decision. Five successful title defenses earned Robert a special ring from the IBF. January 16, 1993 Almost three years after capturing his world title, Robert returned to San Antonio for his second defense in his hometown.
In what could be considered an anomaly for boxers, Robert showed great class and loyalty in a sport not known for either. He spent his entire amateur and professional career with one trainer, Joe Angel Lopez. The two developed more than a trainer-boxer relationship but a father-son one. Lopezs guidance and Roberts will to win have set the standard for future trainers and boxers to reach.
For most of his career, Robert was managed and promoted by Rich and Sandy Lander of San Antonio. His title opportunity came under the Cedric Kushner banner and he was later managed by the late Eddie Garcia.
Robert was inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame on February 1, 2002. His plaque with his likeness hangs among the best athletes and businessmen associated in sports at the Alamodome. Robert is also an inductee of the Laredo Hispanic Hall of Fame and the San Antonio based Latinos in Action Sports Hall of
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