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.[2]
Perico Fernández | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pedro Fernández Castillejos 19 October 1952 Zaragoza, Spain |
| Died | 11 November 2016 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 127 |
| Wins | 82 |
| Wins by KO | 47 |
| Losses | 28 |
| Draws | 15 |
| No contests | 2 |
Professional career
editFernández 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Boxing record for Perico Fernández". BoxRec.
- ^ Zaragoza, Raúl Lahoz. (11 November 2016). "Muere el excampeón mundial Perico Fernández". heraldo.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 November 2016.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Perico Fernández from BoxRec (registration required)
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