José Luis Bueno

José Luis Bueno (born 8 December 1969 in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico), is a retired Mexican professional boxer and former WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight Champion.[1] Bueno was also the trainer of former WBC Light Flyweight Champion, Adrián Hernández.[2]

José Luis Bueno
Statistics
Real nameJosé Luis Bueno
Weight(s)Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Super Flyweight
Height5 ft 4 12 in (164 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1969-12-08) December 8, 1969
Nezahualcóyotl, México, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins30
Wins by KO21
Losses9
Draws2
No contests0

Professional career

In June 1987, José began his professional career losing to fellow debutant Miguel Banda.[3] In 1991 he beat title contender Armando Salazar to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Flyweight Championship.

WBC Super Flyweight Championship

On November 19, 1993 Bueno upset Sung-Kil Moon to win the WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight Championship.[4] This bout was held in Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang City, South Korea.[5] He lost the title in a controversial decision to Hiroshi Kawashima in Japan.[6]

WBC Bantamweight Championship

José lost a split decision to Wayne McCullough in The Point, Dublin, Ireland.[7]

WBC Super Bantamweight Championship

Bueno's last bout was against four division World Champion, Erik Morales. He retired after his defeat to Morales in 1998.[8]

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References

Achievements
Preceded by
Moon Sung-kil
WBC super flyweight champion
November 13, 1993 – May 4, 1994
Succeeded by
Hiroshi Kawashima
Lineal super-flyweight champion
November 13, 1993 – May 4, 1994
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