Joselito Velázquez
Velázquez at the 2015 Pan American Games
Born (1993-09-30) 30 September 1993
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Other namesEl Huracan (The Hurricane)
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach58 in (147 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights17
Wins15
Wins by KO10
Losses1
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Mexico
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2011 GuadalajaraLight flyweight
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoLight flyweight

Joselito Velázquez Altamirano (born 30 September 1993) is a Mexican professional boxer. As an amateur he won gold medals at the 2011 and 2015 Pan American Games, and represented Mexico at the 2016 Olympics.[2]

Early life

Velázquez was born in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, but had to leave at the age of two because of his family's financial needs. He then moved with his family to Cancun, where he grew up. His father worked as a cab driver and a baker, while his mother worked at a daycare.[3]

Velázquez was introduced to boxing through his older brother, who was a member of the Quintana Roo state boxing team. He decided to practice the sport after seeing his brother compete in a national tournament. Joselito also played soccer as a teenager. He was part of Cruz Azul's U-14 team. However, he could not make it to a professional level because of his slight build.[3]

Amateur career

Velázquez was the Pan American Games gold medalist in 2011 and 2015 in the light flyweight category. He defeated Cuban amateur world champions Yosvany Veitía and Joahnys Argilagos in each competition's final match. Velázquez was the first athlete from Cancún to compete in the Olympic Games.[4] Months before the 2016 Olympics, Velázquez suffered a dislocated shoulder that did not let him practice nor compete for two months. He was reportedly not healthy in the lead-up to the Olympics but he won the 2016 APB and WSB Olympic Qualifier to earn a spot.[5] According to several analysts, he was part of the most talented generation of Mexican boxers at the amateur level.[3] Velazquez won his first Olympic fight against Argentinian Leonardo Blanc.[6] He'd lose in the next round against the eventual gold medalist, Uzbek Hasanboy Dusmatov.[7]

As an amateur, Velázquez accrued a 138-40 record.[8] Analysts see him as a technical boxer with speed in hands and legs, with ability to work in short distances.[9] He's quoted Julio César Chávez as his role model.[10]

Professional career

Velázquez turned professional in October 2016. He is represented by Teiken Promotions. His manager is Frank Espinoza and he is coached by Francisco Bonilla.[11] Velázquez ran into some controversy in his 4th pro bout, as the referee incorrectly gave Erick Zamora a count following a low blow from Velázquez. The referee declared the contest a KO win for the former Olympian, as Zamora squirmed in the floor in pain.[12]

Professional boxing record

17 fights 15 wins 1 loss
By knockout 10 0
By decision 5 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
17 Loss 15–1–1 Nicaragua Cristofer Rosales UD 10 3 Dec 2022 United States Desert Diamond Arena,Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
16 Win 15–0–1 Mexico Jose Soto KO 6 (10), 1:56 7 May 2022 United States T-Mobile Arena,Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 14–0–1 United States Gilberto Mendoza UD 8 6 Nov 2021 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, U.S.
14 Draw 13–0–1 Mexico Carlos Mejia MD 8 29 May 2021 Mexico Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Mexico Brandon Gallardo Vargas UD 10 5 Sep 2020 Mexico Gimnasio TV Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
12 Win 12-0 Mexico Adrian Curiel Dominguez UD 10) 30 Nov 2019 Mexico Arena La Paz, La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Mexico Francisco Bonilla KO 4 (8), 2:54 14 Sep 2019 United States Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Mexico Martin Tecuapetla SD 8 22 Jun 2019 Mexico Ahualulco del Mercado, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Mexico Angel Guevara TKO 4 (8), 2:28 6 Apr 2019 Mexico Arena Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Mexico Kevin Villanueva TKO 5 (8), 1:46 23 Feb 2019 Mexico Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Mexico Jesus Cervantes Villanueva RTD 2 (8), 3:00 10 Nov 2018 Mexico Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Mexico Jose Flores Chanez UD 6 8 Sep 2018 United States The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Mexico Armando Vazquez TKO 5 (6), 1:27 9 Dec 2017 United States Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Mexico Erick Zamora KO 2 (6), 1:36 30 Sep 2017 Mexico Arena Oasis, Cancún, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Mexico Rogelio Armenta KO 1 (6), 1:09 16 Jun 2017 Mexico Salón Mezzanine, Tijuana, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Mexico Diego Guerrero TKO 3 (6), 2:00 10 Mar 2017 Mexico Carpa Astros, Mexico City, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Mexico Eduardo Casimiro KO 1 (4), 2:13 17 Dec 2016 Mexico Arena Oasis, Cancún, Mexico

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Joselito Velázquez". BoxRec.
  2. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 ""Soy orgullosamente oaxaqueño": Joselito". Noticiasnet. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez, primer púgil peninsular en Juegos Olímpicos". PeninsulaDeportiva.com - Noticias de deportes en yucatán (in Spanish). 8 July 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez podría debutar como profesional este año". EL INFORMADOR. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  6. ↑ TIM, Televisa. "Joselito Velázquez inicia con triunfo en Río". Televisa. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  7. ↑ TIM, Televisa. "Joselito Velázquez, eliminado en Río". Televisa. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  8. ↑ "Joselito Velazquez salta al profesionalismo para ser campeón del mundo". La crónica de hoy.
  9. ↑ "El sueño a contracorriente de Joselito Velázquez". Terra. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  10. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez se inspira en JC Chávez para Río". MedioTiempo (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  11. ↑ "Joselito Velazquez, Olympian, Inks Pact With Frank Espinoza, Teiken - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  12. ↑ "Joselito gana en Cancún con error del réferi". October 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
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