Eleoncio Mercedes (September 12, 1957 - December 22, 1985) was a Dominican boxer, who was world champion in the Flyweight division. As an amateur he competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. Born in La Romana Mercedes campaigned most of his career in the western United States and in Mexico. He debuted as a professional boxer on July 2 of 1978 with a win over Darryl Jones in Stockton. Wikipedia
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