José Toluco López
José López Hernández, also known as Toluco (June 21, 1932 in El Atorón, El Oro, State of Mexico – December 16, 1972) was a Mexican boxer in the Super Featherweight division.[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 |  |
| Born | June 21, 1932 El Oro, State of Mexico |
| Died | December 16, 1972 (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 Championship.[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]