The sport of Córdoba suffered a blow to the chin and is in mourning. This Wednesday the death of Juan Domingo Roldán was confirmed, Freyre’s boxer who was an Argentine and South American champion and a three-time world title challenger.
Due to having caught the coronavirus, “Martillo” was admitted to intensive care and with oxygen at the JB Iturraspe Hospital in San Francisco.
His track record and cold numbers help to understand his greatness: as a fan he fought 90 fights, of which he won 82, drew four and lost four. While as a professional he faced 75 fights: he won in 67 (45 before the limit), fell in five, tied two and one was left without a decision.