He won the rest of his fights in 2000. In 2001 he went up a weight class unsuccessfully, so he dropped back down after one loss to Oscar de la Hoya. He fought for the next six years with varying success, and chose to retire in 2007. He died in Brazil while on vacation with his wife and child under mysterious circumstances in 2009. His death is still under investigation. During his career, he won 40 of his 49 career fights, 31 by knock out.