About Juan Herrera
Born 1958. Juan Herrera is a Mexican boxer.
Juan Herrera (born 12 January 1958) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 1988. He held the WBA flyweight title from 1981 to 1982.
Professional career In September 1979, Herrera won the Yucatán State flyweight title by stopping veteran Marco Antonio Benitez in the tenth round.
WBA flyweight title On September 26, 1981, Herrera won the WBA flyweight title by upsetting Panamanian Luis Ibarra via an eleventh round T.K.O. in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He defended the title once against Venezuelan Betulio Gonzalez, before losing it to Santos Laciar, who beat him twice. The first time by thirteenth round knockout in Merida and the second time by fifteen round decision at Italy.
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Who is Juan Herrera?
Mexican boxer
When was Juan Herrera born?
Juan Herrera was born on 12 January 1958 in Mérida.
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Juan Herrera is a boxer.
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Juan Herrera is Mexican.
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· DBpedia: Juan Herrera (boxer)
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