Sergio Victor Palma pugile

Sergio Víctor Palma (1 January 1956 – 28 June 2021) was an Argentine who was the World Boxing Association's world Super Bantamweight boxing champion from 1980 until 1982.Palma was born in the town of La Tigra. He made his professional debut on 15 January 1976, he fought for his first world title in 1979 when he faced Ricardo Cardona but came up just short losing a close decision. He would not waste his second opportunity when he faced reigning champion Leo Randolph the following year and stopped him in the fifth round to become WBA super bantamweight champion. His reign lasted two years before Leo Cruz beat him in a rematch for the title. After the loss, he would fight only 6 times over 8 years and retire from the sport in 1990.Palma resided in Mar del Plata where he died on 28 June 2021, from complications related to COVID-19 at the age of 65.