José Luis Bueno | |
Weight: | Super Bantamweight Bantamweight Super Flyweight |
Height: | 5 ft 4+1/2 in |
Reach: | 69 in |
Birth Date: | 1969 12, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Nezahualcóyotl, México, Mexico |
Style: | Orthodox |
Total: | 41 |
Wins: | 30 |
Ko: | 21 |
Losses: | 9 |
Draws: | 2 |
No Contests: | 0 |
José Luis Bueno (born 8 December 1969) is a Mexican former professional boxer and former WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight Champion. Bueno was also the trainer of former WBC Light Flyweight Champion, Adrián Hernández.[1]
In June 1987, José began his professional career losing to fellow debutant Miguel Banda.[2] In 1991 he beat title contender Armando Salazar to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Flyweight title.
On November 13, 1993 Bueno upset Sung-Kil Moon to win the WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight title.[3] This bout was held in Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang City, South Korea.[4] He lost the title in a controversial decision to Hiroshi Kawashima in Japan.[5]
José lost a split decision to Wayne McCullough in The Point, Dublin, Ireland.[6]
Bueno's last bout was against four division World Champion, Erik Morales. He retired after his defeat to Morales in 1998.[7]