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Orlando Fernandez

b. 1963

Puerto Rican boxer

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About Orlando Fernandez

Born 1963. Orlando Fernandez is an American boxer.

Orlando Fernandez (born January 18, 1963, in Yabucoa) is a former Puerto Rican professional boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Professional career After turning professional in 1985, he would go to defeat former world champion Julio Gervacio by ninth-round knockout on December 15, 1989, then become WBO super bantamweight world champion on May 12, 1990, after stopping Valerio Nati in Italy. Fernandez lost his title in his fight against Jesse Benavides on May 24, 1991.

On July 14, 1996, Fernandez fought Marco Antonio Barrera for Barrera's WBO world Super Bantamweight title in Denver, Colorado, losing that fight by seventh-round knockout. He then retired after losing to Kevin Kelley in his next contest, by a tenth-round knockout on July 12, 1997, at Tunica, Mississippi.

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Important facts

Born
18 January 1963, Yabucoa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
United States
Awards
WBO World Junior Featherweight Champion

People in Orlando Fernandez's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Orlando Fernandez?

Puerto Rican boxer

When was Orlando Fernandez born?

Orlando Fernandez was born on 18 January 1963 in Yabucoa.

What is Orlando Fernandez's occupation?

Orlando Fernandez is a boxer.

What nationality is Orlando Fernandez?

Orlando Fernandez is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Orlando Fernandez

· Wikidata: Q20110186

· DBpedia: Orlando Fernandez (boxer)

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