About Miguel Velasquez
Born 1944. Miguel Velasquez is a Spanish boxer.
Tomás Miguel Velázquez Torres (born 27 December 1944) is a former Spanish boxer at Light Welterweight. He competed in the men's light welterweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Olympic games results 1964 (as a Light welterweight) Lost to Hoji Yonekura (Japan) 2-3
Professional career Velázquez turned pro in 1966 and captured the WBC light welterweight title in 1976 with a disqualification win over Saensak Muangsurin in his 72nd pro fight. He lost the title later that year in his first defense in a rematch to Muangsurin, via 2nd-round TKO. Velasquez retired after the loss, but had a brief comeback in 1979.
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Who is Miguel Velasquez?
Spanish boxer
When was Miguel Velasquez born?
Miguel Velasquez was born on 27 December 1944 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What is Miguel Velasquez's occupation?
Miguel Velasquez is a boxer.
What nationality is Miguel Velasquez?
Miguel Velasquez is Spanish.
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· DBpedia: Miguel Velázquez (boxer)
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