José Luis Bueno (born 8 December 1969) is a Mexican former professional boxer and former WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight Champion. Bueno was also the trainer of former WBC Light Flyweight Champion, Adrián Hernández.[1]
| José Luis Bueno | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Bantamweight Bantamweight Super Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | (1969-12-08) 8 December 1969 (age 52) Nezahualcóyotl, México, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
In June 1987, José began his professional career losing to fellow debutant Miguel Banda.[2] In 1991 he beat title contender Armando Salazar to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Flyweight title.
On November 13, 1993 Bueno upset Sung-Kil Moon to win the WBC and Lineal Super Flyweight title.[3] This bout was held in Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang City, South Korea.[4] He lost the title in a controversial decision to Hiroshi Kawashima in Japan.[5]
José lost a split decision to Wayne McCullough in The Point, Dublin, Ireland.[6]
Bueno's last bout was against four division World Champion, Erik Morales. He retired after his defeat to Morales in 1998.[7]
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | WBC super flyweight champion November 13, 1993 – May 4, 1994 |
Succeeded by |
| Lineal super-flyweight champion November 13, 1993 – May 4, 1994 | ||