Julio César Borboa García (born 12 August 1969) is a Mexican former professional boxer. He is a former NABF and the IBF Super Flyweight Champion.
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Julio César Borboa | |
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Real name | Julio César Borboa García |
Nickname(s) | The Emperor, Navajo |
Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Super flyweight |
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Reach | 185 cm (73 in) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Born | (1969-08-12) 12 August 1969 (age 53) Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 30 |
Wins | 24 |
Wins by KO | 22 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
In November 1992, Borboa beat an undefeated and future WBO world Bantamweight Champion, African Alfred Kotey to earn his first title shot.[1]
On May 31, 1997 Julio César won the IBF Super Flyweight Championship by upsetting the undefeated Robert Quiroga by T.K.O. in the twelfth round.[2] His second defense was against another undefeated fighter Joel Luna Zárate, Borboa won a twelve round decision.[3]
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Preceded by | IBF Super Flyweight Champion 16 Jan 1993– 29 August 1994 |
Succeeded by Harold Grey |
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