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Joselito Velázquez
Velázquez at the 2015 Pan American Games
Born
Joselito Velázquez Altamirano

(1993-09-30) 30 September 1993 (age 31)
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico
Other namesEl Huracan (The Hurricane)
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach58 in (147 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights21
Wins19
Wins by KO12
Losses1
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Mexico
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Guadalajara Light flyweight
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Light flyweight

Joselito Velázquez Altamirano (born 30 September 1993) is a Mexican professional boxer. As an amateur, he won gold medals at the 2011 and 2015 Pan American Games, and represented Mexico at the 2016 Olympics.[2]

Early life

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Velázquez was born in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, but had to leave at the age of two because of his family's financial needs. He then moved with his family to Cancun, where he grew up. His father worked as a cab driver and a baker, while his mother worked at a daycare.[3]

Velázquez was introduced to boxing through his older brother, who was a member of the Quintana Roo state boxing team. He decided to practice the sport after seeing his brother compete in a national tournament. Joselito also played soccer as a teenager. He was part of Cruz Azul's U-14 team. However, he could not make it to a professional level because of his slight build.[3]

Amateur career

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Velázquez was the Pan American Games gold medalist in 2011 and 2015 in the light flyweight category. He defeated Cuban amateur world champions Yosvany Veitía and Joahnys Argilagos, rspectively, in each competition's final match. Velázquez was the first athlete from Cancún to compete in the Olympic Games.[4] Months before the 2016 Olympics, Velázquez suffered a dislocated shoulder that did not let him practice nor compete for two months. He was reportedly not healthy in the lead-up to the Olympics but he won the 2016 APB and WSB Olympic Qualifier to earn a spot.[5] According to several analysts, he was part of the most talented generation of Mexican boxers at the amateur level.[3] Velazquez won his first Olympic fight against Argentinian Leonardo Blanc.[6] He'd lose in the next round against the eventual gold medalist, Uzbek Hasanboy Dusmatov.[7]

As an amateur, Velázquez accrued a 138-40 record.[8] Analysts see him as a technical boxer with speed in hands and legs, with ability to work in short distances.[9] He's quoted Julio César Chávez as his role model.[10]

Professional career

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Velázquez turned professional in October 2016. He is represented by Teiken Promotions. His manager is Frank Espinoza and he is coached by Francisco Bonilla.[11] Velázquez ran into some controversy in his 4th pro bout, as the referee incorrectly gave Erick Zamora a count following a low blow from Velázquez. The referee declared the contest a KO win for the former Olympian, as Zamora squirmed in the floor in pain.[12]

Professional boxing record

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21 fights 19 wins 1 loss
By knockout 12 0
By decision 7 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Win 19–1–1 Luis Araujo Arellano UD 10 22 Mar 2024 Cancún, Mexico
20 Win 18–1–1 Pablo Carrillo UD 10 24 Nov 2023 Cancún, Mexico
19 Win 17–1–1 Juan Toscano KO 3 (8), 2:58 10 Jun 2023 Centro de Convenciones CEART, Mexicali, Mexico
18 Win 16–1–1 Edgar Pulido Rodriguez TKO 4 (6) 3 May 2023 El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
17 Loss 15–1–1 Cristofer Rosales UD 10 3 Dec 2022 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
16 Win 15–0–1 Jose Soto KO 6 (10), 1:56 7 May 2022 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 14–0–1 Gilberto Mendoza UD 8 6 Nov 2021 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
14 Draw 13–0–1 Carlos Mejia MD 8 29 May 2021 Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Brandon Gallardo Vargas UD 10 5 Sep 2020 Gimnasio TV Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
12 Win 12-0 Adrian Curiel Dominguez UD 10) 30 Nov 2019 Arena La Paz, La Paz, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Francisco Bonilla KO 4 (8), 2:54 14 Sep 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Martin Tecuapetla SD 8 22 Jun 2019 Ahualulco de Mercado, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Angel Guevara TKO 4 (8), 2:28 6 Apr 2019 Arena Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Kevin Villanueva TKO 5 (8), 1:46 23 Feb 2019 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Jesus Cervantes Villanueva RTD 2 (8), 3:00 10 Nov 2018 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Jose Flores Chanez UD 6 8 Sep 2018 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Armando Vazquez TKO 5 (6), 1:27 9 Dec 2017 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Erick Zamora KO 2 (6), 1:36 30 Sep 2017 Arena Oasis, Cancún, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Rogelio Armenta KO 1 (6), 1:09 16 Jun 2017 Salón Mezzanine, Tijuana, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Diego Guerrero TKO 3 (6), 2:00 10 Mar 2017 Carpa Astros, Mexico City, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Eduardo Casimiro KO 1 (4), 2:13 17 Dec 2016 Arena Oasis, Cancún, Mexico

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Joselito Velázquez". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Joselito Velázquez". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  3. ^ a b c ""Soy orgullosamente oaxaqueño": Joselito". Noticiasnet. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Joselito Velázquez, primer púgil peninsular en Juegos Olímpicos". PeninsulaDeportiva.com - Noticias de deportes en yucatán (in Spanish). 8 July 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Joselito Velázquez podría debutar como profesional este año". EL INFORMADOR. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  6. ^ TIM, Televisa. "Joselito Velázquez inicia con triunfo en Río". Televisa. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  7. ^ TIM, Televisa. "Joselito Velázquez, eliminado en Río". Televisa. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Joselito Velazquez salta al profesionalismo para ser campeón del mundo". La crónica de hoy.
  9. ^ "El sueño a contracorriente de Joselito Velázquez". Terra. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  10. ^ "Joselito Velázquez se inspira en JC Chávez para Río". MedioTiempo (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Joselito Velazquez, Olympian, Inks Pact With Frank Espinoza, Teiken - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  12. ^ "Joselito gana en Cancún con error del réferi". October 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
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