Fernando Castañeda
Mexican boxer (born 1989)
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Fernando Castañeda (born 8 January 1989) is a Mexican professional boxer and the current WBC Youth World Light Welterweight Championship.[1] Castañeda is promoted by current WBC Champion, Mexican Saúl Álvarez' company Canelo Promotions.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Huracán |
| Born | Fernando Castañeda 8 January 1989 Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | Welterweight Light Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Counterpuncher |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Win by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In July 2011, Fernando took out world title contender Fidel Muñoz to win the WBC Youth World Light Welterweight Championship.[3]
WBA Light Welterweight Championship
Castañeda will fight Johan Pérez for the interim WBA Light Welterweight title.[4][5]
