| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Manuel•Ponce Durán |
| Used name | Manuel•Ponce |
| Born | 14 September 1914 in ?, California (USA) |
| Died | 3 July 1935 (aged 20 years 9 months 19 days) in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| NOC |  Mexico |
After the 1932 Olympics, Manuel Ponce settled in Los Angeles and had a short career as a professional boxer. He started his pro career with a bout against Roy Johnson in March 1933, which ended in a draw. He fought through June 1935, ending up with a desultory career record of 10 wins (3 by KO), 12 losses, and 5 draws. His last bout was on 21 June 1935 against Jimmy Wakefield in Hollywood, which ended in a draw. Ponce died of a ruptured appendix shortly after this fight.
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Boxing | MEX |
Manuel Ponce | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | =8 |
