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Antonio Avelar

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Antonio Avelar
Born
Jose Antonio Rodríguez Avelar

(1958-08-28) August 28, 1958 (age 66)
NationalityMexico Mexican
Other namesEl Avelar
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Flyweight
Height5 ft 7 in (173 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins39
Wins by KO32
Losses13
Draws1
No contests0

Jose Antonio Rodríguez Avelar (born August 28, 1958 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) was a Mexican boxer in the Flyweight division. He is a former NABF and the WBC Flyweight Champion.[1]

Professional career

In August 1980, Avelar won his first NABF Championship by Knocking out Alberto Morales.[2]

WBC Flyweight Championship

In his second attempt, Avelar won the WBC and The Ring Flyweight Championships by upsetting Shoji Oguma by T.K.O. in the seventh round.[3] On July 25, 1987, Avelar lost his last bout to an undefeated Miguel Lora WBC Bantamweight Championship.[4]

See also

References

Preceded by WBC Flyweight Champion
The Ring Flyweight Champion

12 May 1981– 20 March 1982
Succeeded by