José Luis Zertuche Chávez (born 7 May 1973) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2011. He was a former IBA Middleweight Champion.[1] As an amateur, he competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
José Luis Zertuche | |
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Real name | José Luis Zertuche Chávez |
Nickname(s) | El Elotero |
Weight(s) | Middleweight Light middleweight |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Reach | 183 cm (72 in) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Born | (1973-05-07) 7 May 1973 (age 49) León, Guanajuato, Mexico |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 32 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 16 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 0 |
Zertuche had an amateur record of 48-9 and was a two time Light Middleweight Mexican National boxing champion. He was also a member of the 2000 Mexican Olympic team, José would go on to beat Sidy Sandy of Guinea in the first round.[2][3]
In the pros he has a victory over the 2006 winner of the ESPN reality show, The Contender Grady Brewer and some tough losses to both Marcos Reyes and Kelly Pavlik.[4]
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