Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho [PHOTOS]

Hector 'Macho' Camacho, 50, died four days after he was shot while sitting in a parked car in San Juan. He was declared brain dead on Thursday. Police are still investigating the incident, which also claimed the life of a friend of Camacho’s.

Camacho was a world champion in three weight classes: super featherweight, lightweight and junior welterweight. Among Camacho’s biggest wins were victories over Edwin Rosario for the WBC lightweight championship in 1986 and Ray Mancini for the WBO junior welterweight championship in 1989. Camacho also defeated Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard near the end of their respective boxing careers. He lost title fights to Julio César Chávez in 1991, Félix Trinidad in 1994 and Oscar De La Hoya in 1997. He finished with a career record of 79-6-3.

Here is a look back on the flamboyant fighter's career.

July 22, 1996: Camacho vs. Duran
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Roberto Duran wrestles with Hector Camacho during the Hector 'Macho' Camacho v Roberto Duran bout at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Camacho won the fight.
March 1, 19997: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
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Sugar Ray Leonard (right) and Hector 'Macho' Camacho go toe to toe during a bout in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Camacho won the fight with a TKO in the fifth round.
September 13, 1997: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
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Boxer Oscar De La Hoya, right, battles Hector Camacho during a match at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
January 29, 1994: Felix Trinidad vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
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Felix Trinidad throws a punch at Hector Camacho during a fight in Las Vegas, Nevada. Trinidad won the fight in the 12th round.
June 19, 1993: Tom Alexander vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
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Hector Camacho (right) lands a punch on opponent Tom Alexander.
May 8, 1993: Eric Podolak vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
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Hector Camacho (right) trades blows with Eric Podolak during a fight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
September 12, 1992: Julio C. Chavez vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
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Julio C. Chavez lands a straight right on Hector Camacho during a bout at the Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada.. Chavez won the fight.
August 1, 1992: Eddie Van Kirk vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
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Hector Camacho stands in the ring and raises a gloved hand prior to his bout with Eddie Van Kirk.
February 16, 2012: Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina
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Hector 'Macho' Camacho arrives at the Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina at American Airlines Arena on February 16, 2012 in Miami, Florida.
March 1, 1997: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Hector 'Macho' Camacho
Hector 'Macho' Camacho heads to the ring for his bout with Sugar Ray Leonard in Atlantic City, New Jersey

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