Juan Hernández (Mexican boxer)

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Juan Hernández
Born
Juan Hernández Navarrete

(1987-02-24) 24 February 1987 (age 36)
Morelia, Mexico
Nationality Flag of Mexico.svg Mexican
Other namesJuanito / Churritos
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 2+12 in (159 cm)
Reach65+12 in (166 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins37
Wins by KO28
Losses4

Juan Hernandez Navarrete (born 24 February 1987) is a Mexican professional boxer who held the WBC flyweight title in 2017.

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Professional career

Hernández turned professional in 2004 and compiled a record of 18-1 before unsuccessfully challenging Japanese fighter Kazuto Ioka for his WBC minimumweight title. [1] Hernández would get a second title opportunity, this time in the flyweight division for the newly vacated WBC title. He would travel to Thailand to take on and beat local fighter Nawaphon Kaikanha to be crowned champion. [2]

Professional boxing record

41 fights37 wins4 losses
By knockout283
By decision81
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Win37–4Josue PortalesTKO8 (10), 2:1019 Mar 2021Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, MexicoWon vacant WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
40Win36–4Adrian Pacheco RodriguezTKO1 (10), 1:1915 Nov 2019Salon Sagitario, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
39Loss35–4Joel CordovaRTD5 (10), 3:0018 May 2019Deportivo del Sindicato del Metro, Mexico City, Mexico
38Win35–3Julio Cesar CastilloKO4 (8), 2:4322 Dec 2018Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
37Loss34–3 Daigo Higa TKO6 (12), 2:5820 May 2017Ariake Coliseum, Kōtō, JapanWBC flyweight title at stake;
Only for Higa after Hernández missed weight
36Win34–2 Nawaphon Kaikanha TKO3 (12), 2:294 Mar 2017National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBC flyweight title
35Win33–2 Dixon Flores RTD3 (10), 3:0013 Aug 2016Auditorio Benito Juárez, Veracruz, Mexico
34Win32–2 Omar Niño Romero KO2 (10), 0:1611 Jun 2016Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
33Win31–2Luis CarrilloKO1 (10), 2:029 Apr 2016Auditorio Benito Juárez, Veracruz, Mexico
32Win30–2 Jesús Silvestre TKO2 (10), 2:346 Feb 2016Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
31Win29–2Raymond TabugonTKO5 (8), 2:3514 Nov 2015Auditorio Miguel Barragan, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
30Win28–2 Ramón García Hirales UD815 Aug 2015Estadio de Beisbol Alberto Vega Chavez, Guamuchil, Mexico
29Win27–2Iran DiazKO3 (10), 0:4827 Mar 2015Gimnasio Municipal, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
28Win26–2Fernando CurielTKO4 (8)20 Dec 2014Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
27Win25–2Jesus StraffonUD89 Aug 2014Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
26Win24–2Adolfo PenaTKO5 (6), 2:553 May 2014Palenque de la Feria Ganadera, Culiacan, Mexico
25Win23–2 Saúl Juárez PTS812 Oct 2013Hard Rock Hotel, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
24Win22–2Josue VegaKO3 (8), 0:3513 Apr 2013Monumental Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico
23Win21–2Angel RezagoRTD4 (10), 3:0027 Oct 2012Arena del Alba, Aguascalientes, Mexico
22Win20–2 Lorenzo Trejo KO2 (10), 2:3021 Jul 2012Auditorio Ernesto Rufo, Rosarito, Mexico
21Win19–2Ulises LaraUD83 Mar 2012Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlan, Mexico
20Loss18–2 Kazuto Ioka UD1210 Aug 2011Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanFor WBC strawweight title
19Win18–1 Moisés Fuentes SD125 Feb 2011Sala de Armas, Mexico City, MexicoNABF strawweight title at stake only for Fuentes after Hernández missed weight
18Win17–1 Denver Cuello DQ3 (12)22 May 2010Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico
17Win16–1Armando VazquezKO1 (12)27 Feb 2010Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, MexicoRetained NABF strawweight title
16Win15–1Arcadio SalazarKO2 (12), 1:331 Jul 2009Woda Night Club , Lomas de Sotelo, MexicoRetained NABF strawweight title
15Win14–1Sammy ReyesKO3 (12), 1:3013 Mar 2009Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, MexicoRetained NABF strawweight title
14Win13–1Job SolanoKO1 (12)4 Apr 2008Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, MexicoRetained NABF strawweight title
13Win12–1Ivan Meneses FloresTKO8 (12), 0:4219 Jul 2007Vive Cuervo Salon, Mexico City, MexicoRetained NABF strawweight title
12Win11–1Gabriel Ramirez AnayaSD1011 May 2007Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
11Win10–1Tirso Hernandez MoralesKO1 (12), 1:378 Dec 2006Sindicato de Taxistas, Cancun, MexicoWon vacant NABF strawweight title
10Win9–1Ivan Meneses FloresTKO2 (8), 1:4226 Oct 2006Palacio Videmar, Tlatelolco, Mexico
9Win8–1Rafael BrunoTKO1 (8), 1:4127 Apr 2006Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
8Loss7–1Oscar MartinezKO8 (10)1 Mar 2006Salon Emperador, Iztacalco, Mexico
7Win7–0Sandro RodriguezKO1 (8)27 Aug 2005Salon Fascinacion, Mexico City, Mexico
6Win6–0Adrian NietoTKO4 (6)20 Apr 2005Salon Fascinacion, Mexico City, Mexico
5Win5–0Gabriel Ramirez AnayaUD69 Feb 2005Salon Fascinacion, Mexico City, Mexico
4Win4–0Mariano RodriguezKO1 (6)30 Oct 2004Auditorio Municipal, Chalco, Mexico
3Win3–0Oscar SaturninoKO1 (4), 1:5822 Jul 2004Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
2Win2–0Marcelo Gerardo LopezTKO2 (4), 2:1717 Jun 2004Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
1Win1–0Juan Daniel SalvidarUD425 Mar 2004Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico

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References

  1. "Ioka defends title against Hernandez". Eurosport. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  2. "Juan Hernandez Blasts Nawaphon in Three, Wins WBC Belt". Boxingscene. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Román González
WBC flyweight champion
Mar 4, 2017 - May 19, 2017
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Daigo Higa