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Perico Fernández

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Perico Fernández
Born
Pedro Fernández Castillejos

(1952-10-19)19 October 1952
Zaragoza, Spain
Died11 November 2016(2016-11-11) (aged 64)
NationalitySpanish
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights127
Wins82
Wins by KO47
Losses28
Draws15
No contests2

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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Perico Fernández". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Zaragoza, Raúl Lahoz. (11 November 2016). "Muere el excampeón mundial Perico Fernández". heraldo.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 November 2016.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC Light Welterweight Champion
21 September 1974 – 15 July 1975
Succeeded by