Héctor_Velázquez_(boxer)
Héctor Velázquez (boxer)
Mexican boxer
This article is about the Mexican boxer. For people with similar names, see Héctor Velázquez (disambiguation).
Hector Velázquez Martínez (born 5 March 1975) is a Mexican former professional boxer. An over 20-year veteran of the sport, he has challenged twice for a world title; the WBC lightweight title in 2009, and the WBC super featherweight title in 2010. He also held the IBA featherweight title in 2000.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Velázquez and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
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Héctor Velázquez | |
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| Born | (1975-03-05) 5 March 1975 (age 49) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 92 |
| Wins | 56 |
| Wins by KO | 38 |
| Losses | 32 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 1 |
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Velázquez began his professional career on 16 December 1993, beating fellow debutant José Guardado. He has fought world champions and contenders such as Kevin Kelley, Israel Vazquez, Raul Perez, Robbie Peden, Guty Espadas Jr., Rocky Juarez, Manny Pacquiao, Elio Rojas, Edwin Valero, Jorge Linares, Mickey Bey, Paul Spadafora, Thomas Dulorme, Michael Farenas, Bobby Pacquiao, and Mario Santiago.
More information 91 fights, 57 wins ...
| 91 fights | 57 wins | 30 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 39 | 10 |
| By decision | 17 | 20 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
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More information No., Result ...
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 91 | Loss | 57–30–3 (1) | Marvin Cabrera | TKO | 4 (6), 1:27 | Oct 13, 2017 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 90 | Loss | 57–29–3 (1) | Mauricio Herrera | UD | 8 | Mar 23, 2017 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 89 | Loss | 57–28–3 (1) | Alexis Salazar | UD | 6 | May 25, 2016 | Ray Dolby Ballroom, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
| 88 | Loss | 57–27–3 (1) | Keandre Gibson | RTD | 6 (8), 3:00 | Mar 25, 2016 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 57–26–3 (1) | Alejandro Alonso | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | Aug 20, 2015 | Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 86 | Loss | 56–26–3 (1) | Jamel Herring | UD | 8 | Jun 26, 2015 | Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S. | |
| 85 | Loss | 56–25–3 (1) | Regis Prograis | KO | 5 (8), 2:59 | Jan 9, 2015 | Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S. | |
| 84 | Loss | 56–24–3 (1) | Robert Manzanarez | UD | 10 | Dec 13, 2014 | Salón Las Palmas, Pesqueria, Mexico | |
| 83 | Loss | 56–23–3 (1) | Jose Roman | UD | 8 | Sep 26, 2014 | Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. | For WBC–CABOFE lightweight title |
| 82 | Loss | 56–22–3 (1) | Paul Spadafora | UD | 8 | Jul 11, 2014 | Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 81 | Loss | 56–21–3 (1) | Michael Farenas | TKO | 2 (12), 1:40 | Mar 21, 2014 | Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan City, Philippines | For vacant WBC–ABCO Continental super featherweight title |
| 80 | Win | 56–20–3 (1) | Oscar Arenas | UD | 8 | Jan 5, 2014 | Auditoorio Manicipal Queretaro Andador Ninios Heroes, Tequisquiapan, Mexico | |
| 79 | Loss | 55–20–3 (1) | Thomas Dulorme | UD | 8 | Nov 30, 2013 | Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina, Puerto Rico | |
| 78 | Win | 55–19–3 (1) | Eduardo Gomez | TKO | 6 (10) | Oct 18, 2013 | Auditoorio Manicipal Queretaro Andador Ninios Heroes, Tequisquiapan, Mexico | |
| 77 | Loss | 54–19–3 (1) | Óscar González | UD | 10 | Oct 5, 2013 | Hipódromo Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 76 | Win | 54–18–3 (1) | Cesar Lopez | KO | 2 (8) | Aug 10, 2013 | Papas & Beer, Rosarito, Mexico | |
| 75 | Win | 53–18–3 (1) | Gilberto Perez | TKO | 3 (10), 2:11 | May 29, 2013 | Explanada Municipal, Tepeji, Mexico | |
| 74 | Loss | 52–18–3 (1) | Jorge Linares | UD | 10 | Oct 6, 2012 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 52–17–3 (1) | Adan Gamboa | UD | 4 | Jun 7, 2012 | Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 72 | Loss | 51–17–3 (1) | Mickey Bey | UD | 8 | Nov 19, 2011 | Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 71 | Draw | 51–16–3 (1) | Luis Arceo | MD | 10 | Sep 10, 2011 | Plaza de Toros, Zacatecas, Mexico | |
| 70 | Loss | 51–16–2 (1) | Mahonri Montes | UD | 10 | Jun 25, 2011 | Estadio Banorte, Culiacán, Mexico | |
| 69 | Loss | 51–15–2 (1) | Vitali Tajbert | TD | 9 (12), 1:35 | May 22, 2010 | StadtHalle, Rostock, Germany | For WBC super featherweight title; Unanimous TD after Tajbert was cut from an accidental head clash |
| 68 | Loss | 51–14–2 (1) | Edwin Valero | RTD | 7 (12), 3:00 | Dec 19, 2009 | Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, Venezuela | For WBC lightweight title |
| 67 | Loss | 51–13–2 (1) | Joksan Hernandez | MD | 12 | Jun 20, 2009 | Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico | For vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title |
| 66 | Win | 51–12–2 (1) | Hector Javier Marquez | SD | 8 | Mar 7, 2009 | Gimnasio INDEJ, Tepic, Mexico | |
| 65 | Loss | 50–12–2 (1) | Elio Rojas | UD | 12 | Sep 13, 2008 | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. | |
| 64 | Win | 50–11–2 (1) | Manuel Arellano | TKO | 2 | Jun 14, 2008 | Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, Mexico | |
| 63 | Win | 49–11–2 (1) | Trini Rodriguez | TKO | 3 (10), 2:52 | May 17, 2008 | Plaza de Toros Monumental, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 62 | Win | 48–11–2 (1) | Mario Santiago | TD | 10 (12), 2:30 | Jul 28, 2007 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | Unanimous TD after Velázquez was cut from an accidental head clash |
| 61 | Win | 47–11–2 (1) | Genaro Garcia | KO | 1 (4), 0:54 | May 19, 2007 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico | |
| 60 | Win | 46–11–2 (1) | Bobby Pacquiao | DQ | 11 (12), 2:56 | Nov 16, 2006 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title; Pacquiao disqualified for repeated low blows |
| 59 | Win | 45–11–2 (1) | Yuriy Voronin | UD | 12 | Sep 1, 2006 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 44–11–2 (1) | Guadalupe Lupillo Hernandez | UD | 10 | Jun 17, 2006 | Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 57 | Win | 43–11–2 (1) | Adan Amador | TKO | 2 (8), 2:23 | May 20, 2006 | Palenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 56 | Loss | 42–11–2 (1) | Manny Pacquiao | TKO | 6 (12), 2:59 | Sep 10, 2005 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | For vacant WBC International super featherweight title |
| 55 | Win | 42–10–2 (1) | Trinidad Mendoza | TKO | 5 (10), 1:25 | Jul 15, 2005 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 41–10–2 (1) | Guadalupe Lupillo Hernandez | TKO | 6 (10) | May 16, 2005 | El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 53 | Win | 40–10–2 (1) | Marcos Licona | TD | 6 (10), 3:00 | Feb 11, 2005 | Convention Center, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
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More information Sporting positions ...
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Gamaliel Díaz |
WBC FECARBOX featherweight champion August 23, 2004 – October 2004 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Gamaliel Díaz | ||
| Preceded by | WBC Continental Americas super featherweight champion November 16, 2006 – March 2007 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Manuel Pérez | ||
| Minor world boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Orlando Canizales |
IBA featherweight champion March 25, 2000 – December 2000 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by John Michael Johnson | ||
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