Héctor Lizárraga (born September 1, 1966) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2003. He held the IBF featherweight title from 1997 to 1998.

Hector Lizarraga
Born (1966-09-01) September 1, 1966 (age 58)
Other namesPapi
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Lightweight
Super featherweight
Featherweight
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Reach189 cm (74 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins38
Wins by KO21
Losses12
Draws5
No contests0

Professional career

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In April 1989 Hector won the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title by beating veteran Hugo Anguiano.[1]

IBF featherweight title

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On December 13, 1997 Lizarraga won the IBF featherweight title by defeating South Africa's Welcome Ncita.[2]

Personal life

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He was married to Teresa and has four kids: Hector Jr, Esteban, Jesenia, and Eddie.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
  2. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
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Achievements
Preceded by IBF Featherweight Champion
13 December 1997– 24 April 1998
Succeeded by