Fernando Orlando Velárdez
American boxer
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Fernando Orlando Velárdez (born January 16, 1981, in San Bernardino, California) is an American professional boxer in the Lightweight division. He's the former USBA Super Bantamweight and WBC Youth World Super Featherweight champion.[1]
NicknameBobby Boy
BornFernando Orlando Velárdez
January 26, 1981
January 26, 1981
Height5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bobby Boy |
| Born | Fernando Orlando Velárdez January 26, 1981 |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m) |
| Weight | Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight Super Bantamweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Win by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Pro career
In September 2001, Fernando knocked out the veteran David Donis to win the USBA Super Bantamweight championship.[2]
WBC Featherweight Championship
On May 3, 2003,[3] Velárdez was knocked out by WBC Featherweight champion Erik Morales at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4][5]
Professional boxing record
| 32 fights | 26 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By decision | 17 | 3 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |