Miguel Velasquez

Miguel Velasquez Torres, (born 1944-12-27 in Santa Cruz, Tenerife), is a former Spanish boxer at Light Welterweight.

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 Muangsurin 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.

Preceded by Saensak Muangsurin

WBC Light Welterweight Champion 1976 Jun 30 – 1976 Oct 29

Succeeded by Saensak Muangsurin

See also

External links

• Professional boxing record for Miguel Velasquez from BoxRec

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