Carlos Burga
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Carlos Alberto•Burga Quispe |
| Used name | Carlos•Burga |
| Born | 12 May 1952 in Chepén, La Libertad (PER) |
| Died | 17 January 2021 (aged 68 years 8 months 5 days) in Lima, Lima (PER) |
| Measurements | 163 cm / 67 kg |
| NOC |  Peru |
Biography
Carlos Burga was a Peruvian boxer who competed as a welterweight. Burga fought at the 1972 München Olympics where he beat Ketil Hodne before losing to Jesse Valdez. He later boxed at the Pan American Games in Mexico City and was a two-time Latin American welterweight champion. Burga died in January 2021 after he contracted the coronavirus.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Boxing | PER |
Carlos Burga | |||
| Welterweight, Men (Olympic) | =17 |