Ángel Chacón
| Ángel Chacón | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Ángel Chacón |
| Nickname(s) | Avispa |
| Rated at |
Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight Super Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality |
 Puerto Rican |
| Born |
January 12, 1973 Vega Alta, Puerto Rico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 46 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Ángel Chacón (born December 1, 1972), is a Puerto Rican professional boxer in the Lightweight division. He's the former WBC FECARBOX Super Bantamweight, WBC Continental Americas Super Bantamweight, and the IBA Featherweight Champion.[1]
Amateur career
Chacón was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. He had a very good amateur career and represented Puerto Rico at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.[2]
Pro career
WBC Super Bantamweight Championship
In February 1999, Ángel was knocked out in just two rounds by WBC Super Bantamweight Champion, Mexican Érik Morales at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.[3]
IBA Featherweight Championship
On October 27, 2002 Chacón upset the American John Michael Johnson to win the IBA Featherweight Champion. The bout was the main-event of ESPN's Friday Night Fights.[4]
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