About Perico Fernández
Lived 1952 – 2016 (aged 64). Perico Fernández was a Spanish boxer.
Perico Fernández Castillejos (19 October 1952 – 11 November 2016) was a Spanish professional boxer who competed from 1972 to 1987. He held the WBC light welterweight title from 1974 to 1975.
Professional career Fernández turned pro in 1972 and captured the vacant WBC light welterweight title in 1974 with a split decision win over Lion Furuyama. He lost the belt the following year to Saensak Muangsurin from Thailand by TKO, with Muangsurin setting a world record by becoming world champion in only his 3rd fight. They fought a rematch in 1977 with Muangsurin winning a decision. Fernández retired in 1987.
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Who was Perico Fernández?
Spanish boxer (1952–2016)
When was Perico Fernández born?
Perico Fernández was born on 19 October 1952 in Zaragoza.
When did Perico Fernández die?
Perico Fernández died on 11 November 2016 in Zaragoza.
What was Perico Fernández's occupation?
Perico Fernández was a boxer.
What nationality was Perico Fernández?
Perico Fernández was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Perico Fernández. https://biography.guide/perico-fernandez/
MLA: "Perico Fernández." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/perico-fernandez/.
Chicago: "Perico Fernández." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/perico-fernandez/.
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