José López Hernández, also known as Toluco (June 21, 1932 – December 16, 1972) was a Mexican professional boxer.[1] He was one of the most popular boxers from Mexico.[2]
José Toluco López | |
|---|---|
| Born | José López Hernández June 21, 1932 El Oro, State of Mexico |
| Died | December 16, 1972 (aged 40) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Other names | Toluco |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 124 |
| Wins | 99 |
| Wins by KO | 63 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Draws | 4 |
| No contests | 1 |
Professional career edit
In May 1955, he beat Fili Nava to win the Mexican bantamweight title.[3]
López vs. Monroe edit
His biggest fight came in Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California against the champion Boots Monroe.[4] The bout was for the North American Bantamweight Championship and Before a capacity crowd Lopez "shocked" the crowd by stopping Monroe in just two rounds. Monroe got off to a good start, employing the long left jab for which he was noted. Near the end of the round, however, Toluco stepped in and nailed Monroe with a hard right and visibly shook him. In the second round, Lopez came out fast and dropped a still dazed Monroe three times before the referee "mercifully" put a stop to the beating.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Jose (Toluco) Lopez – IBRO".
- ^ "Jose (Toluco) Lopez - BoxRec".
- ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- ^ "Boots Monroe - BoxRec".
- ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
External links edit
- Boxing record for José Toluco López from BoxRec (registration required)
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