Carlos Aro
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Carlos Alberto•Aro |
| Used name | Carlos•Aro |
| Born | 22 September 1939 in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza (ARG) |
| Died | 16 July 2017 |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 57 kg |
| NOC |  Argentina |
Biography
Carlos Aro boxed at the 1960 Roma Olympics, in the featherweight class. He came to Roma considered a medal contender as he had won gold at the 1959 Pan American Games in Chicago.
Aro turned pro after the Olympics and fought as a professional from 1961-72. His career record was 63 wins (21 by KO), 11 losses, and 10 draws, as he fought frequently. He won the Argentine lightweight title in 1967 and the South American lightweight title in 1968, holding them both until 1970.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Boxing | ARG |
Carlos Aro | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1959 Chicago BOX gold: featherweight -57 kg)