Rafael Guzmán
Rafael Guzmán Hernández (9 April 1986 – 18 October 2011) was a Mexican professional boxer.[1] Guzmán is the former WBC FECARBOX Super Featherweight, WBC Mundo Hispano, and WBC FECARBOX Lightweight Champion.[2][3]
| Rafael Guzmán | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Rafael Guzmán Hernández |
| Nickname(s) | Chocho |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Super featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Reach | 184 cm (72 in) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | April 9, 1986 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Died | October 18, 2011 (aged 25) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life
Guzmán started his amateur boxing career at age ten.[4] He's the son of a former professional boxer and was trained by his father throughout his boxing career.[5]
Professional career
Guzmán knocked out Ernesto González to win the WBC FECARBOX lightweight title and then he won the WBC Mundo Hispano lightweight title by stopping the veteran Jorge Martínez.[6]
On January 24, 2009 Guzmán upset contender Isaac Bejarano to win the WBC FECARBOX super featherweight title. He won his third title in front of his hometown at the Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.[7]
In June 2011, Guzmán lost to an undefeated Mikey Garcia on HBO's undercard of Julio César Chávez, Jr. vs. Sebastian Zbik.[8]
Death
On October 18, 2011 Guzmán was shot eight times before dying in his hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco. Reports are that he attempted to escape after the initial shots but was unable to advance more than 100 meters.[9]
In a case of mistaken identity, Rafael had survived a previous attack when on his way to see the birth of his fourth child his vehicle was shot eleven times. With one bullet going through him and another staying lodged in his forearm through the remainder of his boxing career.[10]
References
- http://www.marca.com/2011/10/18/mas_deportes/otros_deportes/1318928018.html
- "Rafael Guzman - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
- "Diario la Nación - noticias de Chile y el mundo - México: Matan a tiros al boxeador Rafael Guzmán". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
- "Matan a tiros boxeador azteca Rafael Guzmán - Hoy Digital". Archived from the original on 2011-10-21. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
- "Asesinan a balazos a boxeador mexicano Rafael Guzmán en Guadalajara". Archived from the original on 2012-04-01.
- "Rafael Guzman boxer".
- "Asesinan a tiros al boxeador Rafael Guzmán". 19 October 2011.
- "Robert Garcia, Mikey Garcia & The "Big G" Talk boxing". www.esnewsreporting.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04.
- "Ultiman al púgil Rafael Guzmán".
- http://www.generaccion.com/noticia/126091/acribillan-boxeador-rafael-guzman
External links
- Boxing record for Rafael Guzmán from BoxRec (registration required)