Carlos Orellana (boxer)

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Carlos Orellana
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NationalityMexican
Born1907
Mexico City, Mexico
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Sport Boxing

Carlos Orellana (born 1907, date of death unknown) was a Mexican boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics. [1] At the 1928 Summer Olympics, he lost to Cecil Bissett of Rhodesia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Carlos Orellana Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC . Retrieved 8 November 2018.