Antonio Avelar
Jose Antonio RodrÃguez Avelar (born August 25, 1958) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the flyweight division. He is a former WBC and Lineal flyweight Champion.[1]
| Antonio Avelar | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Jose Antonio RodrÃguez Avelar |
| Nickname(s) | El Avelar |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | August 28, 1958 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 53 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 32 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In August 1980, Avelar won his first NABF Championship by Knocking out Alberto Morales.[2]
WBC Flyweight Championship
In his second attempt, Avelar won the WBC and Lineal Flyweight titles by upsetting Shoji Oguma of Japan by T.K.O. in the seventh round.[3] On July 25, 1987, Avelar lost his last bout to an undefeated Miguel Lora WBC Bantamweight Championship.[4]
See also
References
- "Antonio Avelar - BoxRec".
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- "Antonio Avelar - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links
- Boxing record for Antonio Avelar from BoxRec (registration required)
- Antonio Avelar - CBZ Profile
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