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Miguel Hernandez (born September 21, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American boxer.
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Miguel Hernandez (born September 21, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American boxer.
Known as "Macho", Miguel began his professional career in 2003. When he stepped up in competition, he lost both fights: to Raúl Márquez and to Luis Ramon Campas in 2006. He won two titles, the WBC USNBC title and the Illinois State title. He is continuing his career as a boxing trainer, and currently owns his own gym in the Brighton park area "3 JMH BOXING it is located at 3932 S. Rockwell Street Chicago, IL 60632 he offers personal one on one training by appointments.
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