Javier Francisco Méndez Torres (born September 23, 1972 in Bacobampo, Sonora, Mexico) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the Welterweight division. He's also the former Sinaloa State Welterweight and the WBC FECARBOX Welterweight Champion.[1]
Pro career
editJavier Francisco won Sinaloa State Welterweight Championship, when he beat Antonio Contreras in Mexico.[2]
On June 27, 1998 Méndez lost to three-time world champion, Antonio Margarito in El Gran Mercado, Phoenix, Arizona.[3]
WBC FECARBOX Welterweight Championship
editIn August 1998, he won the WBC FECARBOX Light Welterweight by upsetting title contender Eric Hernandez.[4] He would go on to lose his title to Fitz Vanderpool.
References
edit- ^ "Javier Francisco Mendez - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
- ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". Archived from the original on 2015-03-27. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
- ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". Archived from the original on 2015-04-05. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
- ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Javier Francisco Méndez from BoxRec (registration required)
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