José Luis Bueno

José Luis Bueno
Statistics
Real name José Luis Bueno
Rated at Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Super Flyweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach 69 in (175 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born (1969-12-08) December 8, 1969
Nezahualcóyotl, México, Mexico
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 41
Wins 30
Wins by KO 21
Losses 9
Draws 2
No contests 0

José Luis Bueno (born 8 December 1969 in Nezahualcóyotl, México, Mexico), is a retired Mexican professional boxer and former WBC Super Flyweight Champion.[1] Bueno is also the trainer of current WBC Light Flyweight Champion, Adrián Hernández.[2]

Professional career

In June 1987, José began his professional career losing to fellow debutant Miguel Banda.[3] In 1991 he beat title contender Armando Salazar to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Flyweight Championship.[4]

WBC Super Flyweight Championship

On November 19, 1993 Bueno upset Sung-Kil Moon to win the WBC Super Flyweight Championship. This bout was held in Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang City, South Korea.[5] He lost the title in a controversial decision to Hiroshi Kawashima in Japan.[6]

WBC Bantamweight Championship

José lost a split decision to Wayne McCullough in The Point, Dublin, Ireland.[7]

WBC Super Bantamweight Championship

Bueno's last bout was against four division World Champion, Erik Morales. He retired after his defeat to Morales in 1998.[8]

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