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Miguel Velasquez Edit Profile

Boxer

Miguel Velázquez Torres, is a former Spanish boxer at Light Welterweight.

Career

1964 (as a Light welterweight)

Lost to Hoji Yonekura (Japan) 2-3

He lost the title later that year in his first defense in a rematch to Muangsurin, via 2nd round TKO. Velasquez retired after the loss, but had a brief comeback in 1979.

Achievements

  • Velázquez turned pro in 1966 and captured the WBC light welterweight title in 1976 with a disqualification win over Saensak Muangsurin in his 72nd pro fight.