Fernando Castañeda (born 8 January 1989) is a Mexican professional boxer and the current WBC Youth World Light Welterweight Championship.[1] Castañeda is promoted by current WBC Champion, Mexican Saúl Álvarez' company Canelo Promotions.[2]
Fernando Castañeda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fernando Castañeda 8 January 1989 Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Other names | Huracán |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight Light Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Counterpuncher |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
editIn July 2011, Fernando took out world title contender Fidel Muñoz to win the WBC Youth World Light Welterweight Championship.[3]
WBA Light Welterweight Championship
editCastañeda will fight Johan Pérez for the interim WBA Light Welterweight title.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Fernando 'Huracán' Castañeda combatirá ante Fidel Monterrosa el 16 de julio en Mazatlán". Archived from the original on 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Canelo Promotions - la Empresa que nació grande". Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Fernando Castaneda, Janeth Perez Win Big in Sinaloa".
- ^ "México / 'Canelo Promotions' cerraría con 9 campeones mundiales 2011" [Mexico / 'Canelo Promotions' would close with 9 2011 world champions]. Archived from the original on 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Johan Pérez iría por título interino superligero - Líder en Deportes". Archived from the original on 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2011-11-18.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Fernando Castañeda from BoxRec (registration required)
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