Wilfredo Negrón
Wilfredo Negron (born November 13, 1973, in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico) is a former professional boxer from Puerto Rico.
| Wilfredo Negron | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Wilfredo Negron |
| Nickname(s) | El Flaco / Papín |
| Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
| Nationality |  Puerto Rican |
| Born | November 13, 1973 Toa Alta, Puerto Rico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
Wilfredo began boxing professionally in 1994, and faced a number of tough opponents in his 13-year career, such as Zab Judah, Martese Logan, and Emanuel Augustus. He has challenged for a number of minor titles, winning the WBA Fedecentro lightweight and light welterweight. In his one shot at a major title, the IBF light welterweight world championship, challenging Judah, he lost by knockout in the 4th of 12 rounds.
Negron also beat a former world champion, a severely faded Juan Meza, by first-round knockout in Meza's last fight, at age 41 in 1997.
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