José Luis Bueno | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Mexican |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) |
Super Bantamweight Bantamweight Super Flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
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) is a Mexican former professional boxer and former WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight Champion. Bueno was also the trainer of former WBC Light Flyweight Champion, Adrián Hernández. [1]
In June 1987, José began his professional career losing to fellow debutant Miguel Banda. [2] In 1991 he beat title contender Armando Salazar to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Flyweight title.
On November 13, 1993 Bueno upset Sung-Kil Moon to win the WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight title. [3] This bout was held in Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang City, South Korea. [4] He lost the title in a controversial decision to Hiroshi Kawashima in Japan. [5]
José lost a split decision to Wayne McCullough in The Point, Dublin, Ireland. [6]
Bueno's last bout was against four division World Champion, Erik Morales. He retired after his defeat to Morales in 1998. [7]