Héctor Velázquez (boxer)

Hector Velázquez Martínez (born 5 March 1975) is a Mexican former professional boxer. An over 20-year veteran of the sport, he has challenged twice for a world title; the WBC lightweight title in 2009, and the WBC super featherweight title in 2010. He also held the IBA featherweight title in 2000.

This article is about the Mexican boxer. For people with similar names, see Héctor Velázquez (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Velázquez and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
Héctor Velázquez
Statistics
Weight(s)
NationalityMexican
Born (1975-03-05) 5 March 1975
Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights92
Wins56
Wins by KO38
Losses32
Draws3
No contests1


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Professional career

Velázquez began his professional career on 16 December 1993, beating fellow debutant José Guardado. He has fought world champions and contenders such as Kevin Kelley, Israel Vazquez, Raul Perez, Robbie Peden, Guty Espadas Jr., Rocky Juarez, Manny Pacquiao, Elio Rojas, Edwin Valero, Jorge Linares, Mickey Bey, Paul Spadafora, Thomas Dulorme, Michael Farenas, Bobby Pacquiao, and Mario Santiago.

Professional boxing record
91 fights 57 wins 30 losses
By knockout 39 10
By decision 17 20
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 3
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
91 Loss 57–30–3 (1) Marvin Cabrera TKO 4 (6), 1:27 Oct 13, 2017 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
90 Loss 57–29–3 (1) Mauricio Herrera UD 8 Mar 23, 2017 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
89 Loss 57–28–3 (1) Alexis Salazar UD 6 May 25, 2016 Ray Dolby Ballroom, Hollywood, California, U.S.
88 Loss 57–27–3 (1) Keandre Gibson RTD 6 (8), 3:00 Mar 25, 2016 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
87 Win 57–26–3 (1) Alejandro Alonso RTD 4 (8), 3:00 Aug 20, 2015 Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Mexico
86 Loss 56–26–3 (1) Jamel Herring UD 8 Jun 26, 2015 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
85 Loss 56–25–3 (1) Regis Prograis KO 5 (8), 2:59 Jan 9, 2015 Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
84 Loss 56–24–3 (1) Robert Manzanarez UD 10 Dec 13, 2014 Salón Las Palmas, Pesqueria, Mexico
83 Loss 56–23–3 (1) Jose Roman UD 8 Sep 26, 2014 Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. For WBC–CABOFE lightweight title
82 Loss 56–22–3 (1) Paul Spadafora UD 8 Jul 11, 2014 Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Loss 56–21–3 (1) Michael Farenas TKO 2 (12), 1:40 Mar 21, 2014 Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan City, Philippines For vacant WBC–ABCO Continental super featherweight title
80 Win 56–20–3 (1) Oscar Arenas UD 8 Jan 5, 2014 Auditoorio Manicipal Queretaro Andador Ninios Heroes, Tequisquiapan, Mexico
79 Loss 55–20–3 (1) Thomas Dulorme UD 8 Nov 30, 2013 Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina, Puerto Rico
78 Win 55–19–3 (1) Eduardo Gomez TKO 6 (10) Oct 18, 2013 Auditoorio Manicipal Queretaro Andador Ninios Heroes, Tequisquiapan, Mexico
77 Loss 54–19–3 (1) Óscar González UD 10 Oct 5, 2013 Hipódromo Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
76 Win 54–18–3 (1) Cesar Lopez KO 2 (8) Aug 10, 2013 Papas & Beer, Rosarito, Mexico
75 Win 53–18–3 (1) Gilberto Perez TKO 3 (10), 2:11 May 29, 2013 Explanada Municipal, Tepeji, Mexico
74 Loss 52–18–3 (1) Jorge Linares UD 10 Oct 6, 2012 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
73 Win 52–17–3 (1) Adan Gamboa UD 4 Jun 7, 2012 Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
72 Loss 51–17–3 (1) Mickey Bey UD 8 Nov 19, 2011 Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
71 Draw 51–16–3 (1) Luis Arceo MD 10 Sep 10, 2011 Plaza de Toros, Zacatecas, Mexico
70 Loss 51–16–2 (1) Mahonri Montes UD 10 Jun 25, 2011 Estadio Banorte, Culiacán, Mexico
69 Loss 51–15–2 (1) Vitali Tajbert TD 9 (12), 1:35 May 22, 2010 StadtHalle, Rostock, Germany For WBC super featherweight title;
Unanimous TD after Tajbert was cut from an accidental head clash
68 Loss 51–14–2 (1) Edwin Valero RTD 7 (12), 3:00 Dec 19, 2009 Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, Venezuela For WBC lightweight title
67 Loss 51–13–2 (1) Joksan Hernandez MD 12 Jun 20, 2009 Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico For vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
66 Win 51–12–2 (1) Hector Javier Marquez SD 8 Mar 7, 2009 Gimnasio INDEJ, Tepic, Mexico
65 Loss 50–12–2 (1) Elio Rojas UD 12 Sep 13, 2008 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
64 Win 50–11–2 (1) Manuel Arellano TKO 2 Jun 14, 2008 Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, Mexico
63 Win 49–11–2 (1) Trini Rodriguez TKO 3 (10), 2:52 May 17, 2008 Plaza de Toros Monumental, Aguascalientes, Mexico
62 Win 48–11–2 (1) Mario Santiago TD 10 (12), 2:30 Jul 28, 2007 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. Unanimous TD after Velázquez was cut from an accidental head clash
61 Win 47–11–2 (1) Genaro Garcia KO 1 (4), 0:54 May 19, 2007 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico
60 Win 46–11–2 (1) Bobby Pacquiao DQ 11 (12), 2:56 Nov 16, 2006 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title;
Pacquiao disqualified for repeated low blows
59 Win 45–11–2 (1) Yuriy Voronin UD 12 Sep 1, 2006 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
58 Win 44–11–2 (1) Guadalupe Lupillo Hernandez UD 10 Jun 17, 2006 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
57 Win 43–11–2 (1) Adan Amador TKO 2 (8), 2:23 May 20, 2006 Palenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
56 Loss 42–11–2 (1) Manny Pacquiao TKO 6 (12), 2:59 Sep 10, 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For vacant WBC International super featherweight title
55 Win 42–10–2 (1) Trinidad Mendoza TKO 5 (10), 1:25 Jul 15, 2005 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
54 Win 41–10–2 (1) Guadalupe Lupillo Hernandez TKO 6 (10) May 16, 2005 El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
53 Win 40–10–2 (1) Marcos Licona TD 6 (10), 3:00 Feb 11, 2005 Convention Center, San Diego, California, U.S.
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