Héctor Lizárraga

Héctor Lizárraga (born September 1, 1966 in Mexico) was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division. He is a former WBC Continental Americas, IBF Inter-Continental, and the IBF Featherweight Champion.[1]

Hector Lizarraga
Statistics
Real nameHéctor Lizárraga
Nickname(s)Papi
Weight(s)Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Height5 ft 11 in (182 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1966-09-01) September 1, 1966
Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins38
Wins by KO21
Losses12
Draws5
No contests0

Pro career

In April 1989 Hector won the WBC Continental Americas Featherweight Championship by beating veteran Hugo Anguiano.[2]

IBF Featherweight Championship

On December 13, 1997 Lizarraga won the IBF Featherweight Championship by destroying South Africa's Welcome Ncita.[3]

Personal life

He was married to Teresa and has 4 kids Hector Jr, Esteban, Jesenia, & Eddie.

See also

References

Achievements
Preceded by
Naseem Hamed
Vacated
IBF Featherweight Champion
13 December 1997 24 April 1998
Succeeded by
Manuel Medina


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