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Joey Hernandez | |
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| Born | October 16, 1984 |
| Other names | Twinkle Fingers |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Joseph Alexander Hernandez (born October 16, 1984) is a Cuban American boxer.
A southpaw, Hernandez turned professional on December 16, 2006, winning a four round decision over Eduardo Adorno at the Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida. Hernandez won the vacant USBO light middleweight title on March 25, 2011, in River Grove, Illinois by disqualification in the eighth round of a scheduled twelve rounder when Angel Hernandez, his opponent, was disqualified after repeated fouling. [1]
Hernandez resides in Miami Beach, Florida.
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