Iván Hernández (boxer)

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Hernández and the second or maternal family name is Rangel.
Iván Hernández
Statistics
Real name Iván Hernández Rangel
Nickname(s) Choco
Rated at Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Super Flyweight
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach 72 in (181 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born (1982-11-24) November 24, 1982
Mexico City, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 34
Wins 28
Wins by KO 17
Losses 5
Draws 1
No contests 0

Iván Hernández Rangel (born November 24, 1982 in Mexico City) is a retired Mexican boxer. He competed in the Super Featherweight division and is the former WBO Super Flyweight Champion.[1]

Professional career

In August 2001, Iván won the WBC Youth World Flyweight against Juan José Beltrán.[2]

WBO Super Flyweight Championship

At only 22 years old, Hernández won the WBO Super Flyweight Championship with an upset Knockout over American Mark Johnson in FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee.[3]

He lost his Championship in his second defense to fellow Mexican Fernando Montiel.[4]

WBO Super Bantamweight Championship

Hernández's next fight will be against WBO Super Bantamweight champion Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr.[5]

See also

References

Preceded by
Mark Johnson
WBO Super Flyweight Champion
25 September 2004 9 April 2005
Succeeded by
Fernando Montiel


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