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José López Hernández, also known as Toluco (June 21, 1932 – December 16, 1972) was a Mexican professional boxer.[1] He was one of the most popular boxers from Mexico.[2]

José Toluco López
Statistics
Real name	José López Hernández
Nickname(s)	Toluco
Weight(s)	Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach	70 in (180 cm)
Nationality	Mexican
Born	June 21, 1932 El Oro, State of Mexico
Died	December 16, 1972(1972-12-16) (aged 40)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	124
Wins	99
Wins by KO	63
Losses	20
Draws	4
No contests	1

Professional career

In May 1955, he beat Fili Nava to win the Mexican bantamweight title.[3]

López vs. Monroe

His biggest fight came in Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California against the champion Boots Monroe.[4] The bout was for the North American Bantamweight Championship and Before a capacity crowd Lopez "shocked" the crowd by stopping Monroe in just two rounds. Monroe got off to a good start, employing the long left jab for which he was noted. Near the end of the round, however, Toluco stepped in and nailed Monroe with a hard right and visibly shook him. In the second round, Lopez came out fast and dropped a still dazed Monroe three times before the referee "mercifully" put a stop to the beating.[5]

References

External links

• Boxing record for José Toluco López from BoxRec (registration required)

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