Perico Fernandez

Perico Fernandez
Perico Fernandez
Born	Pedro Fernandez Castillejos ; 19 October 1952 ; Zaragoza , Spain
Died	11 November 2016 (aged 64)
Nationality	Spanish
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight ; Light welterweight ; Welterweight ;
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Stance	Orthodox
	Boxing record
Total fights	127
Wins	82
Wins by KO	47
Losses	28
Draws	15
No contests	2

Perico Fernandez 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 [ edit ]

Fernandez 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. Fernandez retired in 1987.

References [ edit ]

^ "Boxing record for Perico Fernandez" . BoxRec .
^ Zaragoza, Raul Lahoz. "Muere el excampeon mundial Perico Fernandez" . heraldo.es (in Spanish) . Retrieved 11 November 2016 .

External links [ edit ]

Boxing record for Perico Fernandez from BoxRec (registration required)

Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by Bruno Arcari Vacated	WBC Light Welterweight Champion 21 September 1974 – 15 July 1975	Succeeded by Saensak Muangsurin

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[1] "Boxing record for Perico Fernandez" . BoxRec .

[2] Zaragoza, Raul Lahoz. "Muere el excampeon mundial Perico Fernandez" . heraldo.es (in Spanish) . Retrieved 11 November 2016 .

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Authority control databases
International	VIAF
National	Spain

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