Joselito Velázquez

Joselito Velázquez
Velázquez at the 2015 Pan American Games
Personal information
Born (1993-09-30) 30 September 1993
Height 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Sport
Sport Boxing
Coached by Francisco Bonilla[1]
Medal record
Representing  Mexico
Pan American Games
2011 GuadalajaraLight flyweight
2015 TorontoLight flyweight

Joselito Velázquez (born 30 September 1993) is a Mexican light flyweight boxer. He won gold medals at the 2011 and 2015 Pan American Games, but was eliminated in the second bout at the 2016 Olympics.[2]

Early life

Velázquez was born in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, but had to leave at the age of two because of his family's financial needs. He then moved with his family to Cancun, where he grew up. His father worked as a cab driver and a baker, while his mother worked at a daycare.[3]

Velázquez was introduced to boxing through his older brother, who was a member of the Quintana Roo state boxing team. He decided to practice the sport after seeing his brother compete in a national tournament. Joselito also played soccer as a teenager. He was part of Cruz Azul's U-14 team. However, he could not make it to a professional level because of his slight build.[3]

Amateur career

Velázquez was the Pan American Games gold medalist in 2011 and 2015 in the light flyweight category. He defeated Cuban amateur world champions Yosvany Veitía and Joahnys Argilagos in each competition's final match. Velázquez was the first athlete from Cancún to compete in the Olympic Games.[4] Months before the 2016 Olympics, Velázquez suffered a dislocated shoulder that did not let him practice nor compete for two months. He was reportedly not healthy in the lead-up to the Olympics but he won the 2016 APB and WSB Olympic Qualifier to earn a spot.[5] According to several analysts, he was part of the most talented generation of Mexican boxers at the amateur level.[3] Velazquez won his first Olympic fight against Argentinian Leonardo Blanc.[6] He'd lose in the next round against the eventual gold medalist, Uzbek Hasanboy Dusmatov.[7]

As an amateur, Velázquez accrued a 138-40 record.[8] Analysts see him as a technical boxer with speed in hands and legs, with ability to work in short distances.[9] He's quoted Julio César Chávez as his role model.[10]

Professional career

Velázquez turned professional in October 2016. He is represented by Teiken Promotions. His manager is Frank Espinoza and he is coached by Francisco Bonilla.[11] Velázquez ran into some controversy in his 4th pro bout, as the referee incorrectly gave Erick Zamora a count following a low blow from Velázquez. The referee declared the contest a KO win for the former Olympian, as Zamora squirmed in the floor in pain.[12]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
4 fights 4 wins 0 losses
By knockout 4 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
4 Win 4-0 Mexico Erick Zamora KO 2 (6), 1:36 Sep 30, 2017 Mexico Arena Oasis, Cancún, Mexico
3 Win 3-0 Mexico Rogelio Armenta KO 1 (6), 1:09 Jun 16, 2017 Mexico Salón Mezzanine, Tijuana, Mexico
2 Win 2-0 Mexico Diego Guerrero TKO 3 (6), 2:00 Mar 10, 2017 Mexico Carpa Astros, Mexico City, Mexico
1 Win 1-0 Mexico Eduardo Casimiro KO 1 (4), 2:13 Dec 17, 2016 Mexico Arena Oasis, Cancún, Mexico

References

  1. ↑ JOSELITO VELAQUEZ – 49 KG. aiba.org
  2. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 ""Soy orgullosamente oaxaqueño": Joselito". Noticiasnet. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez, primer púgil peninsular en Juegos Olímpicos". PeninsulaDeportiva.com - Noticias de deportes en yucatán (in Spanish). 8 July 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez podría debutar como profesional este año". EL INFORMADOR. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  6. ↑ TIM, Televisa. "Joselito Velázquez inicia con triunfo en Río". Televisa. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  7. ↑ TIM, Televisa. "Joselito Velázquez, eliminado en Río". Televisa. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  8. ↑ "Joselito Velazquez salta al profesionalismo para ser campeón del mundo". La crónica de hoy.
  9. ↑ "El sueño a contracorriente de Joselito Velázquez". Terra. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  10. ↑ "Joselito Velázquez se inspira en JC Chávez para Río". MedioTiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  11. ↑ "Joselito Velazquez, Olympian, Inks Pact With Frank Espinoza, Teiken - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  12. ↑ "Joselito gana en Cancún con error del réferi". Retrieved 15 October 2017.
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