Javier Francisco Méndez

Javier Francisco Méndez Torres (born September 23, 1972 in Bacobampo, Sonora, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Welterweight division. He's also the former Sinaloa State Welterweight and the WBC FECARBOX Welterweight Champion.[1]

Pro career

Javier Francisco won Sinaloa State Welterweight Championship, when he beat Antonio Contreras in Mexico.[2]

On June 27, 1998 Méndez lost to three-time world champion, Antonio Margarito in El Gran Mercado, Phoenix, Arizona.[3]

WBC FECARBOX Welterweight Championship

In August 1998, he won the WBC FECARBOX Light Welterweight by upsetting title contender Eric Hernandez.[4] He would go on to lose his title to Fitz Vanderpool.

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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2010-11-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-03-27. Retrieved 2010-11-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-05. Retrieved 2010-11-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=82430


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