Alejandra Oliveras (20 March 1978 – 28 July 2025), nicknamed “La Locomotora”, was a legendary Argentine boxer who shattered boundaries and rewrote the record books. As a multi-weight world champion across four divisions, she transformed personal traumas into fuel for greatness and left a powerful legacy both inside and beyond the ring. 
| Full Name | Alejandra Marina Oliveras |
| Nickname | La Locomotora |
| Date of Birth | 20 March 1978 |
| Place of Birth | El Carmen, Jujuy, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Professional Debut | 12 August 2005 |
| Total Fights | 38 |
| Wins | 33 (16 by KO) |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| World Titles | WBC (Super Bantamweight), WBA (Lightweight), WBO (Featherweight), WBC (Super Lightweight), WPC Titles |
| Guinness Record | First female boxer to win world titles in 4 different weight divisions |
| Retirement | 2017 (with appearances until 2019 under WPC) |
| Date of Death | 28 July 2025 |
| Cause of Death | Ischemic stroke and pulmonary embolism |
Alejandra Oliveras – Early life
She born in El Carmen, Jujuy, and raised in Córdoba, Alejandra grew up in severe poverty as one of seven siblings. She worked from a young age, at times in rural fields, often barefoot and deprived. She became a mother at 15 and endured severe domestic violence, which became the catalyst for her turning to boxing for self‑defense.
Alejandra Oliveras – Career
Alejandra Oliveras began her professional boxing career on 12 August 2005 in Córdoba with a knockout victory over María del Carmen Potenza. In May 2006, she made history by defeating Jackie Nava in Tijuana to claim the WBC super-bantamweight title, becoming the first Argentine woman to win a world boxing title abroad. She successfully defended the belt before losing it to Marcela “La Tigresa” Acuña in December 2008. Oliveras went on to capture the WBA lightweight title in August 2011 by defeating Liliana Palmera, and in January 2012, she became the WBO featherweight champion after beating Jessica Villafranca, defending that title five times. In October 2013, she added the WBC super lightweight title to her accolades with a victory over Lely Luz Flórez. She later won two more titles under the WPC, with her final world title secured in May 2019. Over her career, she fought 38 bouts, achieving 33 wins (16 by knockout), 3 losses, and 2 draws. In 2015, Oliveras was recognized by Guinness World Records as the first boxer to win world titles in four different weight divisions. Though she officially retired in 2017, some sources suggest she continued competing under WPC until 2019.
Alejandra Oliveras – Illness & Death
On 14 July 2025, Alejandra suffered a severe ischemic stroke (ACV), losing mobility on her left side. She was admitted to Hospital José María Cullen in Santa Fe and underwent emergency surgery including a craniotomy.
Her condition remained critical; though she showed some initial neurological responses, she ultimately suffered a massive pulmonary embolism, precipitating a cardiorespiratory arrest. Alejandra passed away at 16:00 local time on 28 July 2025, at the age of 47. The province of Santa Fe declared 72 hours of official mourning, with flags flown at half‑staff.
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