Perico Fernández Explained

Perico Fernández
Birth Name:Pedro Fernández Castillejos
Weight:
Height:1.69 m
Nationality:Spanish
Birth Date:19 October 1952
Birth Place:Zaragoza, Spain
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:002779
Total:127
Wins:82
Draws:15
Losses:28
No Contests:2
Ko:47

Perico Fernández Castillejos (19 October 1952 – 11 November 2016) was a Spanish professional boxer who competed from 1972 to 1987. He held the WBC light welterweight title from 1974 to 1975.[1]

Professional career

Fernández turned pro in 1972 and captured the vacant WBC light welterweight title in 1974 with a split decision win over Lion Furuyama. He lost the belt the following year to Saensak Muangsurin from Thailand by TKO, with Muangsurin setting a world record by becoming world champion in only his 3rd fight. They fought a rematch in 1977 with Muangsurin winning a decision. Fernández retired in 1987.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muere el excampeón mundial Perico Fernández. Raúl Lahoz.. Zaragoza. heraldo.es. 11 November 2016 . 11 November 2016. es.