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Boxing Biography

Felix Trinidad

“Tito”

Puerto Rican · Cupey, Puerto Rico · Born 10 January 1973

Welterweight
53-7
record
3
world titles
3
weight classes
36
k o wins

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Puerto Rican icon and welterweight, super-welterweight and middleweight champion whose explosive power, warrior mentality and two legendary battles with Oscar De La Hoya made him a national hero.

Felix Trinidad was Puerto Rico's greatest boxing hero, a devastating puncher who unified the welterweight division before moving up to win titles at junior middleweight and middleweight. Known for his heavy hands and warrior spirit, Trinidad produced memorable victories over Oscar De La Hoya, Fernando Vargas, and David Reid. His fights were national celebrations in Puerto Rico, where he was beloved as 'Tito' and carried the hopes of an entire nation.

Famous For

Three-division world champion and devastating punching power

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive pressure fighter with exceptional left hook

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of Puerto Rico's greatest boxers and popular pay-per-view attraction

Career Journey

Timeline

1990 📌 Professional boxing debut
1993 🏆 Won IBF welterweight title vs Maurice Blocker
1999 🏆 Won WBC welterweight title vs Oscar De La Hoya
2000 🏆 Won WBA light middleweight title vs David Reid
2001 🏆 Won WBA middleweight title vs William Joppy
2001 🎯 Lost to Bernard Hopkins, first career defeat
2008 📌 Retired from professional boxing
Career Timeline — Felix Trinidad
1990
Professional boxing debut
1993
Won IBF welterweight title vs Maurice Blocker
1999
Won WBC welterweight title vs Oscar De La Hoya
2000
Won WBA light middleweight title vs David Reid
2001
Won WBA middleweight title vs William Joppy
2001
Lost to Bernard Hopkins, first career defeat
2008
Retired from professional boxing