The world of boxing mourns after the death of the Argentine star of Alejandra “La Locomotor” Oliveras. The former world champion suffered a stroke and was hospitalized in the last two weeks. She died on Monday, July 28, at the age of 47. Oliveras was the first woman who won six world titles in five weight divisions and was a icon of women’s boxing in Latin America and outside.

Born in El Carmen, Jujuy, in 1978, Oliveras used her arduous upbringing to create a successful life for herself. In 2005 she made her debut in boxing, in which she went down in history as the first Argentine woman who won the world championship title on foreign land, after knocked out Jackie Nava in Mexico in 2006. Oliveras secured titles in five weight classes – Super Bantam weight, featherweight, airy, super airy and great feathers. The stunning achievement even awarded her two Guinness World Records record and the introduction of the Latin American Gallery of Sław in 2024.

Born in a very compact village near Rio IV, Cordoba, she was threatened as a child. At the age of only 15 she became a mother, and her dream of starting a family quickly turned into a nightmare after she suffered from domestic violence from her partner.

“Tired of being a blow, I found a strength that I didn’t know that I had and gave him a huge blow in my stomach and left with my child,” she said about how she ran away from the situation. Later, she gained the nickname “Locomotor”, explaining to the “engine” in English, because of her spirit, as well as the power of her blow.

After making the decision that he wants to imitate Mike Tyson, Oliveras drew the attention of the eminent coach Cordoban Carlos Tello, who took on improving his talent.

Later, Oliveras became a hero in her homeland when she entered the iconic competition with Marcel “La Tigresa” by Acuña and Lely Luz Flórez when she provided electrifying performances in places such as the iconic Luna Park in Buenos Aires.

In probably her greatest sports reading, on May 20, 2006, she defeated the highly valued Jackie Navas by TKO in the ninth round and was crowned the world champion of WBC Super Bantameight.

She successfully defended her belt until December 2008, when she was taken by her compatriot and long -term enemy Acuña in a huge fight in Luna Park, which he gained all over the world. Oliveras also sought a super airy WBC belt in 2011, but he lost a unanimous decision for Monika Acost.

However, Oliveras managed to set up a year later in a airy division, winning the WBC belt after defeating Jessica Villafranc by Nink Out. She successfully defended the title against Diana Ayal, Migdalia Asprill, Paulina Cardon, Dayan Corddero and Calista Silgado.

In 2013, Oliveras won the free WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT title against Florez. Her last fight came in 2019 and soon announced her pension after 15 years in a square circle with a record of 33 wins, three defeats, two draws.

Later in her life she founded a Locomotor team – a gym in Santa Fe, which offered boxing classes for free. She twisted her life from the ring as exhilarating as it was when she ran to the National Congress and became a vocal supporter of sexual violence, discrimination and inequalities in sport.

Her death shocked with boxing communities around the world. WBA, who repeatedly recognized her as a world champion, after her death she shared her “deep sadness”.

“My gym has always been about teaching, supporting and helping people who want to rest,” she once said about her desire to give her community.

As for her constant ability to overcome the most severe environments and the greatest opponents, she said that her power “does not come from physical strength, but from my soul.” Oliveras leaves two sons, Alejandro, 31 years venerable and Alexis (27 years venerable.