Boxer Alejandra ‘Locomotora’ Oliveras has died at 47. Alejandra Marina Oliveras, Argentinian boxing legend famously known as La Locomotora, has died at the age of 47. The former multi-division world champion passed away on Monday, July 28, after spending two weeks in the hospital following a stroke. Oliveras became the first woman to win six world titles across five weight classes, a feat that earned her a lot of international recognition and respect within the sporting circle. Her journey from a small town in Argentina to the lofty heights of boxing was nothing short of extraordinary.
How Alejandra Oliveras overcame domestic abuse and a tough childhood to become a boxing world champion
Born in 1978 in El Carmen, Jujuy, Oliveras grew up in very difficult circumstances. She was raised in a small village near Río Cuarto, Córdoba, where she had to face bullying from a very young age. By the time she was just 15, Oliveras had already become a mother. What should have been a time of growth and happiness soon turned dark as she endured domestic abuse at the hands of her partner. Recalling her escape, she once said, as quoted in Mirror, “Tired of being hit, I found strength I didn’t know I had and gave him a tremendous punch in the stomach and left with my baby.”
Alejandra ‘Locomotora’ Oliveras made boxing history by winning six world titles across five-weight divisions
Oliveras turned professional in 2005 and quickly made headlines. In 2006, she became the first Argentine woman to win a world title outside of her country when she defeated Jackie Navas in Mexico, in what seemed like just the beginning of an illustrious career for her. Over the years, she collected titles in five different weight classes: super bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, super lightweight and super featherweight. Her dominance in the ring earned her two Guinness World Records and, in 2024, a place in the coveted Latin American Boxing Hall of Fame. Nicknamed “La Locomotora,” meaning “the engine,” Oliveras was known for her aggressive style, relentless pace and powerful punches.
Boxer Alejandra Oliveras family and personal life
Oliveras’s personal journey shaped her approach to the sport. As a teen mom and survivor of domestic abuse, she fought battles outside the ring that were just as fierce as any bout she faced within the very confines of it. Her life story became a source of strength and inspiration to fans across Latin America, especially young women navigating tough circumstances while still dreaming big.
Alejandra Oliveras net worth
While her net worth was never the focus of her public persona, Oliveras became a household name in Argentine sports, securing sponsorships and national endorsements.Also read: Brooke Hogan remembers father Hulk Hogan with moving post and calls out distorted narrative about their bondAlejandra Oliveras leaves behind a legacy built on toughness, determination and historic wins in female boxing.