Efren Torres (November 29, 1943 – February 25, 2010) was a Mexican world champion professional boxer in the flyweight division.
Torres was born in La Palma, Michoacán Mexico in 1943.
Known as "El Alacrán", Torres turned pro in 1961 and in 1969 after two unsuccessful bids at a major title, he defeated WBC and Lineal Champion Chartchai Chionoi of Thailand by decision to become the flyweight world champion.
[1] He lost the title in his second defense to Chartchai Chionoi by decision in 1970.
Torres was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in the Class of 2007.