LAS VEGAS, NV. (THECOUNT) – Javier “Pelo” Garcia, the belt-winning welterweight, has died. He was 30.
Garcia’s death was confirmed in a Twitter post from “Top Rank Boxing” host Crystina Poncher. Poncher tweeted on October 2, “RIP Javier “Pelos” Garcia 💔 Saying my prayers tonight for the entire Garcia family. Thanks for always making me laugh whenever I was in your presence Pelos. My heart goes out to your beautiful young children.”
Garcia is survived by his three children, Julian, Jaykob and Kimberly, as well his mother, Bertha, and brother, David aka Gordo. One online tribute to him read, “Pelos lived for his family, especially his kids, Julian, Jaykob and Kimberly. I’ll miss his friendship, his crazy sense of humor, and his infectious optimism. For the people who love him, my heart is with you. I can’t believe he’s gone,” reports Heavy.
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