Boxing Legend Alejandra Oliveras Dies at 47 After Stroke

Santa Fe, Argentina – Alejandra Marina Locomotora Oliveras, a celebrated Argentine boxer, passed away Monday at the age of 47. She had been hospitalized in critical condition since July 14 after suffering an ischemic stroke, confirmed Infobae.

Oliveras died at 4 p.m. at Hospital José María Cullen. Doctors had reported that she was stable but her condition remained “reserved.” Despite being in a critical state, she had shown some progress in recent days, with periods of spontaneous eye opening and responsiveness.

On July 21, doctors performed a tracheotomy to assist her breathing. Initially, there were signs of improvement, but her health deteriorated rapidly in the hours leading up to her death.

During her boxing career, Oliveras fought a total of 38 matches, achieving 33 victories, including 16 by knockout, with only three losses and two draws. She gained international fame after winning multiple world titles, including the WBC super bantamweight championship in 2006.

Oliveras’s first defeat was a controversial match against Marcela “La Tigresa” Acuña, where she lost the WBC title. Despite this setback, she went on to secure six world titles across five different weight classes.

Born on March 20, 1978, in El Carmen, Jujuy, Oliveras grew up in poverty and worked various jobs to support her family as a young mother. Her difficult upbringing motivated her to pursue boxing as a means of self-defense and empowerment. She often spoke about facing gender-based violence and overcoming it through her dedication to training.

In recent years, Oliveras transitioned to motivational speaking, encouraging others to fight for their dreams and escape cycles of abuse and poverty. She was also involved in political activities, representing the Frente de la Esperanza party and participating in efforts to modify the provincial constitution. Plans for her involvement in the convention were interrupted by her sudden illness.

Oliveras is survived by her two sons, who were by her side during her final moments. The news of her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow athletes, commemorating her contributions to women’s boxing and society as a whole.

According to hospital director Bruno Moroni, her condition had worsened, leading to her untimely death. “She faced many challenges but never backed down,” he remarked in tribute.