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Óscar Cortez’s death leaves his Fecombox lightweight title unresolved
Mexican boxer Óscar “Patroncito” Cortez died on November 13, 2026, aged 20.
He was born in Hermosillo and grew up in Nogales, where he first became involved in boxing.
Cortez won the Fecombox lightweight title in February by beating Luis “Sismo” Corona on points in Hermosillo.
His professional record was reported as eight wins, one draw and no losses, with four wins by knockout.
His death leaves the title’s status unresolved, and the Fecombox and World Boxing Council have not announced a decision.
Boxing bodies commonly make a title vacant after a champion dies, but no official outcome has been confirmed.
The organizations’ decision will determine what happens to the belt he won in his final confirmed fight.
Óscar Cortez’s death on November 13 left his Fecombox lightweight title without an announced resolution.
The 20-year-old Mexican boxer won the title by decision against Luis “Sismo” Corona on February 21, 2026.
The bout at the Palenque de la Expogan was Cortez’s last confirmed fight.
His professional record was reported as 8 wins, 1 draw and no losses, with 4 knockouts.
Fecombox and the World Boxing Council had not announced what would happen to the championship.
- Who
- Óscar “Patroncito” Cortez, a 20-year-old boxer from Sonora.
- What
- His death left the Fecombox lightweight title he had won without an announced resolution.
- When
- Cortez died on November 13, 2026. He won the title on February 21, 2026.
- Where
- Cortez was from Hermosillo and had ties to Nogales. He won the title at the Palenque de la Expogan.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Cortez drew with Emiliano Griego.
Cortez defeated Luis “Sismo” Corona by decision to win the Fecombox lightweight title.
Cortez died.
Infobae reported that no official decision had been announced on the title.
- Age
- 20
- Title
- Fecombox lightweight championship
- Title-winning bout
- February 21, 2026, against Luis “Sismo” Corona
- Venue
- Palenque de la Expogan
- Professional record
- 8 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses; 4 knockouts
- Death
- November 13, 2026