Rafael Orono
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Jesus Rafael Orono (born August 30, 1958) is a former super flyweight boxing champion from Venezuela.
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[edit] Amateur career
Born in Patono, Sucre, Orono began as an amateur and compiled a record of 49 wins and 8 losses.[1]
[edit] Amateur highlights
- Campeon Centroamericano (Medillin, Colombia)
- Silver Medal "Copa de los Reyes" (Romania)
- Boxan Champion 1977 & 1978
- Bronze at the Cordova Cardin, Cuba
[edit] Professional boxing
Orono turned professional in 1979. He captured the vacant WBC super flyweight title in his 11th professional fight, winning a decision over Seung-Hoon Lee the following year. He successfully defended his title three times, before losing it to Chul-Ho Kim in 1981 by KO. He recaptured the title in a 1982 a rematch with a TKO over Kim. Orono defended his belt three more times before losing it to Payao Poontarat by decision in 1983. In 1985 he took on WBA super flyweight title holder Khaosai Galaxy, but lost by a TKO. Orono retired from boxing in 1988.
| Preceded by Inaugural Champion |
WBC Super Flyweight Champion 2 Feb 1980 – 24 Jan 1981 |
Succeeded by Chul-Ho Kim |
| Preceded by Chul-Ho Kim |
WBC Super Flyweight Champion 28 Nov 1982 – 27 Nov 1983 |
Succeeded by Payao Poontarat |
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Mike DeLisa of www.cyberboxingzone.com
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