Death and Legacy
Juan Evangelista Venegas died in the 1980s when he suffered a fall at his home which caused a skull fracture. A week before his death, he was honored by the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico.
In honor of his memory, the Puerto Rican Boxing Commission sponsors the Juan Evangelista Venegas boxing tournament, which serves as a tune-up to future Olympic boxing prospects. There is a Juan Evagelista Venegas Olympic Cup which is given in other sports with Olympic orientation.
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