Real name Hector Javier Velazco Wins by KO 16 Martial art Boxing Rated at Light heavyweight Name Hector Velazco Total fights 47 | Nationality Argentine Role Boxer Draws 1 Wins 37 Height 1.79 m Losses 9 | |
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Nickname(s) "El Artillero" (The Gunner) Born 20 May 1973 (age 50)
Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, Argentina ( 1973-05-20 ) Division Middleweight, Light heavyweight | ||
Héctor Javier Velazco (born May 20, 1973) is an Argentine boxer. He was born in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires.
Professional career
Known as "El Artillero", Velazco turned pro in 1996 and defeated Andras Galfi on March 3, 2003 for the vacant WBO interim middleweight title. He was elevated to full champion when original titleholder Harry Simon failed to make his mandatory defense due to injuries suffered in a car accident. He lost the belt in his first defense to Felix Sturm.
References
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