Mauricio Pastrana

Mauricio Antonio Pastrana Tapi (born 20 January 1973) is a Colombian former professional boxer. He is a former IBF light-flyweight champion.

Professional career
Pastrana turned professional in October 1991. In his debut at Sincelejo, Colombia, Pastrana defeated fellow debutant Allende Rudino via second-round knockout. On January 18, 1997, Pastrana defeated Michael Carbajal in a twelve-round split decision at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas for the IBF light flyweight title.

Pastrana would challenge Rafael Marquez twice for the IBF bantamweight title, he would lose via eighth round stoppage in the second fight.

In June 2011 Pastrana would be the final opponent for future Hall of fame boxer Johnny Tapia, Johnny would pass away in May of 2012.