César Bazán

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Bazán and the second or maternal family name is Pérez.
César Bazán

Bazán in 2011
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Real name César Bazán Pérez
Nickname(s) El Paso
Rated at Welterweight
Light welterweight
Lightweight
Height 6 ft (183 cm)
Reach 75 in (191 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1974-12-13) December 13, 1974
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 60
Wins 48
Wins by KO 31
Losses 11
Draws 1

César Bazán Pérez (born December 13, 1974) is a Mexican former professional boxer who won the WBC lightweight world title.[1][2][3]

Professional career

In May 1992, César turned pro and win against the veteran Miguel Perez. The bout was held in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.[4]

WBC Lightweight Championship

Bazán captured the WBC Lightweight Championship by upsetting an undefeated Stevie Johnston in 1998. Bazan defended the belt twice before losing it in a rematch to Johnston in 1999, even though Johnston had a point deducted in Round 3 for punching to the back of Bazan's head.[5]

Bazán vs. Castillo

In 2001 César took on WBC Lightweight Champion, José Luis Castillo but went onto lose the Championship bout.[6][7]

He has not fought for a title since, although he continues to fight and recently lost a split decision to Cristian Bejarano in a foul filled fight in which Bazan was docked 1 point for a low blow in the 4th and Bejarano was docked 1 point for a headbutt in the 11th.[8]

Retirement

César lost a light-welterweight bout to Irish fighter Paul McCloskey on a decision in Donegal, Ireland, on 29 March 2008. Although he attacked McCloskey very little during the fight, he did display some durability, as he took considerable punishment and lasted to the finish.[9]

Preceded by
Stevie Johnston		 WBC Lightweight Champion
13 Jun 1998 – 27 Feb 1999 		Succeeded by
Stevie Johnston

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