Mike Juárez

Mike Juárez
Statistics
Real name Michael Leroy Juárez
Nickname(s) Machete
Rated at Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1970-04-18) April 18, 1970
Omaha, Nebraska
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 32
Wins 26
Wins by KO 8
Losses 5
Draws 1
No contests 0

Michael Leroy Juárez (born April 18, 1970) is an American former professional boxer who fought at lightweight. He faced many world champions including Jeff Fenech, Erik Morales, Marcos Ramirez, Jorge Páez, Fernando Orlando Velárdez, Wayne McCullough, Junior Jones, and Clarence Adams.[1]

Professional career

In August 1997, Michael lost a disputed twelve round decision to Clarence Adams to lose the IBA Inter-Continental Featherweight championship.[2]

Morales vs. Juárez

On June 17, 2000 Juárez was knocked out by future three-time champion Érik Morales at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.[3]

References

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