Héctor Velázquez (boxer)


Hector Velázquez Martínez is a Mexican former professional boxer. An over 20-year veteran of the sport, he has challenged twice for a world title; the WBC lightweight title in 2009, and the WBC super featherweight title in 2010. He also held the IBA featherweight title in 2000.

Professional career

Velázquez began his professional career on 16 December 1993, beating fellow debutant José Guardado. He has fought world champions such as Kevin Kelley, Israel Vazquez, Raul Perez, Robbie Peden, Guty Espadas Jr., Rocky Juarez, Manny Pacquiao, Elio Rojas, Edwin Valero, Jorge Linares, Mickey Bey, Paul Spadafora, Thomas Dulorme, Michael Farenas, Bobby Pacquiao, and Mario Santiago.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
91Loss57–30–3 Marvin CabreraTKO4, 1:27Oct 13, 2017Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
90Loss57–29–3 Mauricio HerreraUD8Mar 23, 2017Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
89Loss57–28–3 Alexis SalazarUD6May 25, 2016Ray Dolby Ballroom, Hollywood, California, U.S.
88Loss57–27–3 Keandre GibsonRTD6, 3:00Mar 25, 2016Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
87Win57–26–3 Alejandro AlonsoRTD4, 3:00Aug 20, 2015Rancho Grande Bar, Tijuana, Mexico
86Loss56–26–3 Jamel HerringUD8Jun 26, 2015Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
85Loss56–25–3 Regis PrograisKO5, 2:59Jan 9, 2015Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
84Loss56–24–3 Robert ManzanarezUD10Dec 13, 2014Salón Las Palmas, Pesqueria, Mexico
83Loss56–23–3 Jose RomanUD8Sep 26, 2014Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.For WBC–CABOFE lightweight title
82Loss56–22–3 Paul SpadaforaUD8Jul 11, 2014Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81Loss56–21–3 Michael FarenasTKO2, 1:40Mar 21, 2014Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan City, PhilippinesFor vacant WBC–ABCO Continental super featherweight title
80Win56–20–3 Oscar ArenasUD8Jan 5, 2014Auditoorio Manicipal Queretaro Andador Ninios Heroes, Tequisquiapan, Mexico
79Loss55–20–3 Thomas DulormeUD8Nov 30, 2013Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina, Puerto Rico
78Win55–19–3 Eduardo GomezTKO6 Oct 18, 2013Auditoorio Manicipal Queretaro Andador Ninios Heroes, Tequisquiapan, Mexico
77Loss54–19–3 Óscar GonzálezUD10Oct 5, 2013Hipódromo Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
76Win54–18–3 Cesar LopezKO2 Aug 10, 2013Papas & Beer, Rosarito, Mexico
75Win53–18–3 Gilberto PerezTKO3, 2:11May 29, 2013Explanada Municipal, Tepeji, Mexico
74Loss52–18–3 Jorge LinaresUD10Oct 6, 2012Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
73Win52–17–3 Adan GamboaUD4Jun 7, 2012Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
72Loss51–17–3 Mickey BeyUD8Nov 19, 2011Reliant Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
71Draw51–16–3 Luis Arceo10Sep 10, 2011Plaza de Toros, Zacatecas, Mexico
70Loss51–16–2 Mahonri MontesUD10Jun 25, 2011Estadio Banorte, Culiacán, Mexico
69Loss51–15–2 Vitali TajbertTD9, 1:35May 22, 2010StadtHalle, Rostock, GermanyFor WBC super featherweight title;
Unanimous TD after Tajbert was cut from an accidental head clash
68Loss51–14–2 Edwin Valero7, 3:00Dec 19, 2009Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, VenezuelaFor WBC lightweight title
67Loss51–13–2 Joksan HernandezMD12Jun 20, 2009Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, MexicoFor vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
66Win51–12–2 Hector Javier MarquezSD8Mar 7, 2009Gimnasio INDEJ, Tepic, Mexico
65Loss50–12–2 Elio RojasUD12Sep 13, 2008Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
64Win50–11–2 Manuel ArellanoTKO2Jun 14, 2008Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, Mexico
63Win49–11–2 Trini RodriguezTKO3, 2:52May 17, 2008Plaza de Toros Monumental, Aguascalientes, Mexico
62Win48–11–2 Mario SantiagoTD10, 2:30Jul 28, 2007Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Unanimous TD after Velázquez was cut from an accidental head clash
61Win47–11–2 Genaro GarciaKO1, 0:54May 19, 2007Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico
60Win46–11–2 Bobby Pacquiao11, 2:56Nov 16, 2006Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title;
Pacquiao disqualified for repeated low blows
59Win45–11–2 Yuriy VoroninUD12Sep 1, 2006Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
58Win44–11–2 Guadalupe Lupillo HernandezUD10Jun 17, 2006Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
57Win43–11–2 Adan AmadorTKO2, 2:23May 20, 2006Palenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
56Loss42–11–2 Manny PacquiaoTKO6, 2:59Sep 10, 2005Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For vacant WBC International super featherweight title
55Win42–10–2 Trinidad MendozaTKO5, 1:25Jul 15, 2005Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
54Win41–10–2 Guadalupe Lupillo HernandezTKO6 May 16, 2005El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
53Win40–10–2 Marcos LiconaTD6, 3:00Feb 11, 2005Convention Center, San Diego, California, U.S.