Iván Hernández (boxer)
Mexican boxer (born 1982)
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Iván Hernández Rangel (born November 24, 1982) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2013. He held the WBO super flyweight title from 2004 to 2005.
NicknameChoco
BornIván Hernández Rangel
November 24, 1982
November 24, 1982
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Choco |
| Born | Iván Hernández Rangel November 24, 1982 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | Featherweight Super Bantamweight Super Flyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (181 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Win by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In August 2001, Iván won the WBC Youth flyweight title against Juan José Beltrán.[1]
WBO Super Flyweight Championship
At only 22 years old, Hernández won the WBO super flyweight title with an upset knockout over American Mark Johnson in FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee.[2]
He lost his Championship in his first title defense to fellow Mexican Fernando Montiel.[3]
WBO Super Bantamweight Championship
In Hernández's next fight he lost against WBO Super Bantamweight champion Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr.[4]
