Héctor Lizárraga Explained

Hector Lizarraga
Nickname:Papi
Weight:Welterweight
Lightweight
Super featherweight
Featherweight
Height:1.82 m
Reach:189 cm
Birth Date:1 September 1966
Birth Place:Mexico
Style:Orthodox
Total:55
Wins:38
Ko:21
Losses:12
Draws:5
No Contests:0

Héctor Lizárraga (born September 1, 1966) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2003. He held the IBF featherweight title from 1997 to 1998.

Professional career

In April 1989 Hector won the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title by beating veteran Hugo Anguiano.[1]

IBF featherweight title

On December 13, 1997 Lizarraga won the IBF featherweight title by defeating South Africa's Welcome Ncita.[2]

Personal life

He was married to Teresa and has four kids: Hector Jr, Esteban, Jesenia, and Eddie.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BoxRec Boxing Records . boxrec.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121017174829/http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=1482 . 2012-10-17.
  2. Web site: BoxRec Boxing Records . boxrec.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121017174918/http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=8076 . 2012-10-17.