Perico Fernández
Spanish boxer
- Lightweight
- Light welterweight
- Welterweight
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]
Professional 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
References
External links
- Boxing record for Perico Fernández from BoxRec (registration required)
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Preceded by Bruno Arcari Vacated | WBC Light Welterweight Champion 21 September 1974 – 15 July 1975 | Succeeded by Saensak Muangsurin |
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