Perico Fernández
Perico Fernández | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pedro Fernández Castillejos 19 October 1952 |
| Died | 11 November 2016 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Boxer |
Perico Fernández (19 October 1952 – 11 November 2016) was a professional boxer from Zaragoza, Spain. He was a WBC light welterweight champion.[1]
Pro 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 a World record by becoming world champion in only his 3rd fight. They fought a rematch in 1977 with Muangsurin winning a decision. Fernández retired in 1987.
See also[]
- List of WBC world champions
- List of super lightweight boxing champions
References[]
- ^ Zaragoza, Raúl Lahoz. "Muere el excampeón mundial Perico Fernández". heraldo.es. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
External links[]
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Categories:
- 1952 births
- 2016 deaths
- Sportspeople from Zaragoza
- Sportspeople from Aragon
- Light-welterweight boxers
- World Boxing Council champions
- World boxing champions
- Spanish male boxers
- Spanish boxing biography stubs