If you are a citizen Get off And born before 1985 (roughly), you probably know this name: Louis Tyson Navarro (1975) Because yes, Spain had its Tyson. Now it has become fashionable Mike His struggle – to call it something – against Jake PaulIt’s a good time to remember this Getafes man who froze the southern municipality of Madrid community – especially his neighborhood – in every fight.
The youngest of five siblings, Lewis made his boxing debut at the age of 17 Moscow. “It was the first professional boxing evening there,” the protagonist of the story tells MARCA. They immediately named him Tyson because of his punch and because he liked the mic. So much so that he named his son Tyson. “He is an idol to me and will continue to be even if he is not in his best version”. Tyson Navarro’s career, win after win, has been aiming high from the start. Named Boxer of the Year 1995 by the Espabox Guide.
Image from Espabox guide.
Lewis trained in New York Hector Roca Y Arturo Gatti And there is sparring Wilson RodriguezIBF Intercontinental Super Featherweight Champion, and Bro Breadal, Jimmy Y JohnnyWorld and European champions. The fighter from Getafe won fights, but he almost always did so outside his country. As Lewis points out, not only for economic reasons, but also for “opportunities”. He suffered from his family, his environment, those travels. His parents, Consuelo and Rufino, were waiting for a call to let them know how the fight went. “Mom, I won, everything is fine”. Then Consulo went to her front door landing — one of the noisy, old ones — and informed the neighbors. Word of mouth carried the news of another success for Louis to every corner of the neighborhood.
With the wins he made a name for himself and started sounding very strong Get offTheir soccer team was second B and had to look for instruction in other sports. In his own heat, he got the chance to fight three times in the pavilion Juan de la Sierra. Getafe, especially the San Isidro neighborhood where I live, is paralyzed. The fights between were televised Antenna 3 Y Canal PlusTo give more hype between them if possible. If Louis fought, he ate dinner later that day and slept less.
Image of the poster for the Louis Tyson Navarro fight
Lewis Tyson Navarro understood the sport of Getafe in the early 90s Emilio ContrerasToday Deputy Director MarkOne of those editors at Getafens and various local media. “At that time, Getafe was represented by Tintoretto in the elite sport of basketball, which later became pool and had Diaz Miguel as coach and Semenova; Getasur joined handball in the honor section, then boxing. In the early 90s, Luis Tyson Navarro was a star character, and Juan de la Ciervalo A lot of boxing matches were held, though boxing with him was gradually losing importance, it was strong in those years and Luisito is a national star” he explains.
Fight against Manuel Calvo: “I spilled blood”
One of the most important dates for understanding Tyson Navarro’s career is August 31, 1996, the day he fought for the Spanish Featherweight Championship. Manuel Calvo In Mallorca. Lewis arrived at the event when he was just 21 years old, undefeated and With a record of 20 fights won and 17 KOs. He couldn’t stop. But there he met a more experienced boxer and he defeated the others. points. Lewis, 28 years later, has no objections: “The decision of the judges is unequivocal. He fought perfectly, without moving around the ring. I know him, we trained together for more than two years in a small ring, where he could not run and I beat him … “, said Tyson Navarro with a smile. “It’s a fight, it’s hard. I’m bleeding.”He adds.
From there, the Navarro meteor shower slowed down. Defeat to Manuel Calvo key? Lewis felt there was another, more important factor: “the economic factor. He could not survive on boxing without working on a construction site. And it killed me. He is an ‘elite athlete’ without being ‘elite’.. They loved me in the world, but ignored me in my country like many others,” he recalled. His memories should be cherished. 32 wins in 33 fights And the enthusiasm he inspired in the neighborhood he so loved and almost became a hero.
Luis Tyson Navarro, in the current picture.
At the age of 49, he has become intertwined with the world of boxing, which has given him friendships that continue to this day. Now he trains 100 students in Getafe at the Wellbeing Gym. More than 500 passed out in his classes, perhaps those children did not know who their teacher was. Spanish Tyson, Fuerzas Armadas Avenue statue. The streets of the San Isidro neighborhood are unforgettable.
