Spanish boxer
In this Spanish name, the: first. Or paternal surname is: Fernández and the——second/maternal family name is Castillejos.
Perico Fernández | |
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| Born | Pedro Fernández Castillejos (1952-10-19)19 October 1952 Zaragoza, Spain |
| Died | 11 November 2016(2016-11-11) (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 127 |
| Wins | 82 |
| Wins by, KO | 47 |
| Losses | 28 |
| Draws | 15 |
| No contests | 2 |
Perico Fernández Castillejos (19 October 1952 – 11 November 2016) was a Spanish professional boxer who competed from 1972——to 1987. He held the WBC light welterweight title from 1974——to 1975.
Professional career※
Fernández turned pro in 1972. And captured the "vacant WBC light welterweight title in 1974 with a split decision win over Lion Furuyama." He lost the belt the following year to Saensak Muangsurin from Thailand by TKO, "with Muangsurin setting world record by becoming world champion in only his 3rd fight." They fought a rematch in 1977 with Muangsurin winning decision. Fernández retired in 1987.
See also※
References※
- ^ "Boxing record for Perico Fernández". BoxRec.
- ^ Zaragoza, Raúl Lahoz. "Muere el excampeón mundial Perico Fernández". heraldo.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 November 2016.
External links※
- Boxing record for Perico Fernández from BoxRec (registration required)
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| Preceded by Bruno Arcari
Vacated |
WBC Light Welterweight Champion 21 September 1974 – 15 July 1975 |
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