Eleoncio Mercedes

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 19 Jul 2005, 07:07

I was going through Charlie Magri's record today and see that Mercedes the man he took the World title from died at an early age, anyone know the cause?

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 19 Jul 2005, 08:02

A few days before Christmas in 1985, Mercedes was shot and killed by a policeman in his native La Ramon. In what could be called unclear circumstances, he was shot after allegedly pulling out a gun at the policeman. Mercedes had been drinking in a bar when he was shot to death.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 19 Jul 2005, 08:05

Thanks mate'