Real name Jose Lopez Hernandez Nationality Mexican Total fights 124 Nickname(s) Toluco Name Jose Lopez Stance Orthodox stance | Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) Role Boxer Draws 4 Reach 70 in (180 cm) Died December 16, 1972 Losses 20 | |
Rated at LightweightFeatherweightBantamweight Division Featherweight, Lightweight, Bantamweight | ||
José López Hernández, also known as Toluco (June 21, 1932 in El Atorón, El Oro, State of Mexico – December 16, 1972) was a Mexican boxer in the Super Featherweight division. He was one of the most popular boxers from Mexico.
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Professional career
In May 1955, he beat Fili Nava to win the Mexican Bantamweight Championship.
López vs. Monroe
His biggest fight came in Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California against the champion Boots Monroe. 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.