In Memoriam Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez
Boxing lost one of its superstars on Tuesday - Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez passed away of cancer. He was 45 years old. Hernandez was a WBA and WBC Super Featherweight champion.
- Record: 38 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw with 17 knockouts. - WBA Super Featherweight Champion ('91-'94 - defended eight times) - WBC Super Featherweight Champion ('97-'98 - defended three times)
Notable Opponents: - Daniel Londas ('91, WTKO9 - won WBA title) - Raul Perez x 2 ('93 D, '93 WKO8) - Jorge Paez ('95 WKO8) - Oscar De La Hoya ('95, L6 - for WBO Lightweight title) - Azumah Nelson ('97, WD12 - won WBC title) - Carlos Hernandez ('97, WD12) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. ('98, L8 - lost WBC title)
TheFightGame.tv would like to send our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Hernandez.
(6/8/11) |