Salvador Sánchez (1959 – 1982)

Nickname: None
Birthplace: Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico
Weight Class: Featherweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 44 – 1 – 1 (32 KOs)
Years Active: 1975 – 1982

Biography
A brilliant counterpuncher and strategist, Salvador Sánchez won the WBC Featherweight Title in 1980 and defended it nine times before his tragic death in a car accident at age 23. His victories over Wilfredo Gómez and Azumah Nelson cemented his immortality.

In the Hobby
Sánchez’s rookie card is a centerpiece of late-1970s Panini collecting.

Rookie & Early Issues
1979 Panini Campioni dello Sport (Italy): true rookie card.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1979 Panini Campioni dello Sport
Rookie Year: 1979
Recent Notable Sales: 1979 Panini (PSA 9) — $2,900 (2024)

Legacy
Sánchez’s life was short but his impact immense. His 1979 Panini rookie stands as a poignant tribute to Mexico’s lost genius.

Boxer Details

Biography

Salvador Sánchez (1959 – 1982) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

Biography

Salvador Sánchez (1959 – 1982) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

Boxer Cards

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