Adrián Hernández (boxer)


Adrián Hernández is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2015. He is a two-time world champion, having held the WBC light flyweight title twice between 2011 and 2014.

Professional career

On February 9, 2008, Hernández knocked out Rodel Mayol. In March 2008, Hernández knocked out former WBC Light Flyweight Champion Gilberto Keb Baas. On May 8, 2010 Hernández beat the veteran Jose Guadalupe Martinez, to win NABF Light Flyweight Championship.

Winning the WBC Light Flyweight Championship

Hernández defeated the WBC Light Flyweight Champion Gilberto Keb Baas by doctor stoppage after the 10th of 12 rounds on April 30, 2011, to win the title. He then defeated Gideon Buthelezi by second-round knockout on September 24, 2011, to retain the title. The IBO Light Flyweight title was originally scheduled to be on the line, but Hernández did not win the title because he did not pay IBO sanctioning fees, so as a result of his win, the IBO title became vacant.

Losing and Regaining the WBC Light Flyweight Championship

Hernández would then lose the WBC Light Flyweight Championship to Kompayak Porpramook by 10th-round knockout on December 23, 2011, in Bangkok, Thailand.
He would rebound with wins over Oswaldo Fuentes and Ivan Diaz via first-round knockout on June 17, 2012, and unanimous decision on July 27, 2012, respectively. A rematch with Porpramook was then confirmed for October 6, 2012, where Hernández avenged his loss to Porpramook and regained the WBC Light Flyweight Championship via a sixth-round TKO in Toluca, Mexico.
Hernández would then successfully defend the title against Dirceu Cabarca on January 12, 2013, and against Yader Cardoza on May 11, 2013, both wins coming by unanimous decision.
His third and fourth successful defenses in his second reign as WBC Light Flyweight champion came against Atsushi Kakutani via fourth-round knockout on August 31, 2013, and Janiel Rivera via third-round technical knockout on February 8, 2014.
Hernández would lose the title to Naoya Inoue on April 6, 2014, via sixth-round technical knockout. He reportedly struggled badly to make weight before the fight, even resorting to shaving his head in order to meet the light flyweight limit.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss30–5–1 Saúl JuárezSD10Aug 8, 2015 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
35Loss30–4–1 Saúl JuárezTKO8 May 30, 2015 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
34Win30–3–1 Armando TorresTKO2, 2:27Nov 22, 2015 Plaza de los Martíres, Toluca, Mexico
33Loss29–3–1 Naoya InoueTKO6, 2:54Apr 6, 2014 Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, JapanLost WBC light flyweight title
32Win29–2–1 Janiel RiveraTKO3, 1:34Feb 8, 2014 Estadio de Mexico, Huixquilucan de Degollado, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
31Win28–2–1 Atsushi KakutaniTKO4, 1:12Aug 31, 2013 Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
30Win27–2–1 Yader CardozaUD12May 11, 2013 Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
29Win26–2–1 Dirceu CabarcaUD12Jan 12, 2013 Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
28Win25–2–1 Kompayak PorpramookTKO6, 0:23Oct 6, 2012 Centro de Convenciones, Toluca, MexicoWon WBC light flyweight title
27Win24–2–1 Ivan DiazUD10Jul 27, 2012 Centro Libanes, Mexico City, Mexico
26Win23–2–1 Oswaldo FuentesKO1, 2:51Jun 17, 2012 Texcoco, Mexico
25Loss22–2–1 Kompayak PorpramookKO10, 2:31Dec 23, 2011 11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, ThailandLost WBC light flyweight title
24Win22–1–1 Gideon ButheleziKO2, 2:20Sep 24, 2011 Foro Scotiabank, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
23Win21–1–1 Gilberto Keb Baas10, 3:00Apr 30, 2011 Coliseum Don King, Texcoco, MexicoWon WBC light flyweight title
22Win20–1–1 Erik RamirezTKO3, 0:28Nov 5, 2010 The Royal Hotel, Cancún, Mexico
21Win19–1–1 Luis CardenasUD6Sep 11, 2010 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
20Win18–1–1 Jose MartinezUD12May 8, 2010 Hilton Hotel, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant NABF flyweight title
19Win17–1–1 Ganigan Lopez10Feb 27, 2010 Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico
18Win16–1–1 Paulino VillalobosUD8Oct 24, 2009 World Trade Center, Veracruz, Mexico
17Win15–1–1 Abel Ochoa6May 16, 2009 Gran Teatro, Rome, Italy
16Win14–1–1 Ivan MenesesUD10Oct 24, 2008 PalaLido, Milan, Italy
15Loss13–1–1 Oscar IbarraTKO6, 2:01Jul 16, 2008 Foro Scotiabank, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant NABF flyweight title
14Draw13–0–1 Eric Otiz5 Jun 14, 2008 Palacio de Deporte, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant NABF flyweight title;
TD after Ortiz was cut from an accidental head clash
13Win13–0 Gilberto Keb BaasTKO4, 2:16Mar 8, 2008 Coliseum Don King, Cancún, MexicoRetained WBC Continental Americas light flyweight title;
Won vacant WBC International and NABF light flyweight titles
12Win12–0 Rodel MayolKO4 Feb 9, 2008 Domo De La Feria, Leon, Mexico
11Win11–0 Oscar SaturninoTKO6 Dec 15, 2007 Arena Naucalpan, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant WBC Continental Americas light flyweight title
10Win10–0 Antonio GaribayKO2Oct 20, 2007 Palenque de la Expo, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
9Win9–0 Desperard YasuTKO4, 1:40Jun 16, 2007 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
8Win8–0 Kyung-Jin SonUD6May 3, 2007 Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan
7Win7–0 Naciff Martinez6Mar 31, 2007 Centro de Cancun, Cancún, Mexico
6Win6–0 Oscar HerezoTKO1, 2:50Oct 7, 2006 Museo de Transporte, Xalapa, Mexico
5Win5–0 Pascasio ZarateTKO4 Sep 2, 2006 Acapulco, Mexico
4Win4–0 Emanuel Hernandez4, 2:58Jul 27, 2006 Palazzio Videmar, Mexico City, Mexico
3Win3–0 Hector HernandezTKO1, 2:23Jul 6, 2006 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
2Win2–0 Duan GibranTKO1, 2:39Jun 1, 2006 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
1Win1–0Benjamin Bouchan1, 0:31Mar 9, 2006 Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico