Javier Jauregui

Javier Rogelio Jáuregui Delgadillo (September 5, 1973 – December 11, 2013), also known as El Chatito, was a Mexican professional boxer in the lightweight (135 lb) division.

Professional career Jáuregui was born on 5 September 1973 (in Guadalajara, Jalisco) and turned pro in 1988 at the age of 14. After 15 years, in 2003, he captured the vacant IBF Lightweight Title with a TKO over Leavander Johnson. He lost the title in his first defense to Julio Díaz in 2004. He also handed future 2x lightweight world champion Jose Luis Castillo two TKO defeats.

Professional boxing record

Death It was reported on December 11, 2013, that Jauregui had suffered a stroke in Jalisco, Mexico, and been declared braindead. He died later that day, after a short period in a coma. Some speculated that his stroke could have been caused by a hard sparring session with Canelo Alvarez a day prior.