Keeny Teran

Name: Keeny Teran
Alias: El Sereno
Birth Name: Ignacio Teran
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 1995-02-11 (Age:62)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 163cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

Managers: Ray Luna and Irv Berman, Don Chargin and George Leonard (1955)

Keeny Teran, who was from East Los Angeles, was a highly-touted prospect in the Flyweight division during the 1950s. However, he developed a heroin addiction that eventually ruined his boxing career and life.

Awards and Recognition

• Named 1951 Olympic Auditorium Fighter of the Year following his 4th round TKO over Tommy Rhett at the Olympic on December 18, 1951. The trophy was awarded by matchmaker Babe McCoy, with the trophy being presented by former Flyweight world champion Fidel LaBarba.