Miguel Velasquez
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Miguel Velasquez Torres, (born 1944-12-27 in Santa Cruz
, Tenerife
), is a former Spanish boxer at Light Welterweight
.
in his 72nd pro fight. He lost the title in his first defense in a rematch to Muangsurin, via 2nd round TKO later that year. He retired after the loss, but had a brief comeback in 1979.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital , second-most populous city of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands and the 21st largest city in Spain, with a population of 222,417 in 2009...
, Tenerife
Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest and most populous island of the seven Canary Islands, it is also the most populated island of Spain, with a land area of 2,034.38 km² and 906,854 inhabitants, 43% of the total population of the Canary Islands. About five million tourists visit Tenerife each year, the...
), is a former Spanish boxer at Light Welterweight
Light welterweight
-Professional boxing:The light welterweight class is a weight division in professional boxing that has a limit of 63.5 kg or 140 pounds...
.
Olympic games results
1964 (as a Light welterweight)- Lost to Hoji Yonekura (Japan) 2-3
Professional career
Velasquez turned pro in 1966 and captured the WBC light welterweight title in 1976 with a disqualification win over Saensak MuangsurinSaensak Muangsurin
Saensak Muangsurin was a retired professional boxer from Phetchabun, Thailand. He was a former WBC light welterweight champion, who set a world record by winning the world title in only his 3rd professional fight.- Biography :...
in his 72nd pro fight. He lost the title in his first defense in a rematch to Muangsurin, via 2nd round TKO later that year. He retired after the loss, but had a brief comeback in 1979.