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

José Luis Bueno
Born (1969-12-08) 8 December 1969 (age 54)
NationalityMexican
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Super Flyweight
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins30
Wins by KO21
Losses9
Draws2
No contests0

Professional career edit

In June 1987, José began his professional career losing to fellow debutant Miguel Banda.[2] In 1991 he beat title contender Armando Salazar to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Flyweight title.

WBC Super Flyweight Championship edit

On November 13, 1993 Bueno upset Sung-Kil Moon to win the WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight title.[3] This bout was held in Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang City, South Korea.[4] He lost the title in a controversial decision to Hiroshi Kawashima in Japan.[5]

WBC Bantamweight Championship edit

José lost a split decision to Wayne McCullough in The Point, Dublin, Ireland.[6]

WBC Super Bantamweight Championship edit

Bueno's last bout was against four division World Champion, Erik Morales. He retired after his defeat to Morales in 1998.[7]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "¡Prospecto Latino del Mes: Adrián Hernández!". www.notifight.com. Archived from the original on 2008-01-04.
  2. ^ "Cyber Boxing Zone -- Jose Luis Bueno".
  3. ^ "José Luis Bueno - Lineal Jr. Bantamweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  4. ^ "José Luis Bueno inaugura su gimnasio". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
  5. ^ "Hernández, el futuro del box mexicano | RÉCORD". www.record.com.mx. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04.
  6. ^ "Wayne McCullough vs. Jose Luis Bueno - BoxRec".
  7. ^ "Erik Morales vs. Jose Luis Bueno - BoxRec".

External links edit

Achievements
Preceded by WBC super flyweight champion
November 13, 1993 – May 4, 1994
Succeeded by
Lineal super-flyweight champion
November 13, 1993 – May 4, 1994