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Hilario Zapata (born August 19 1958) is a former boxer who was a two-time world Jr. Flyweight champion and a one time world flyweight champion. Zapata is a Panamanian.Zapata began his professional boxing career in 1977 beating Victor Lopez by a knockout in the second round. He had 2 wins in ’77.He had a fast ascent to the top starting in 1978. By his fifth bout on July 1 he was meeting former world Flyweight champion Joan Guzmán in Panama City beating Guzman by a decision in ten.