Rest in Peace": Juan Manuel Marquez and Eric Morales' Trainer Dead at 68, Boxing World Pays Tribute

Boxing is mourning the death of veteran Mexican trainer Tiburcio García, who passed away at 68 in Temoaya, his hometown, according to Mexican journalist Salvador Rodriguez. Rodriguez shared the news on X and noted García’s boxing school in Temoaya, State of Mexico. Among the fighters he trained were “Finito” López, “Dinamita” Márquez, and “Terrible” Morales, as well as Juan Manuel Marquez and Rafael Marquez. García’s reputation is tied to the May 2005 Castillo vs. Diego Corrales bout, helping develop a strategy where Castillo hurt Corrales with body shots. His career began in 1985 as a co-trainer and later included work in Mexico City and Japan with world champions. Details remain limited, but tributes followed quickly.