Ricardo Arredondo
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| Ricardo Arredondo | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Ricardo Arredondo |
| Rated at | Light welterweight |
| Nationality |
 Mexican |
| Born |
May 26, 1949 Apatzingan, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Died | September 20, 1991 (aged 42) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 142 |
| Wins | 76 |
| Wins by KO | 57 |
| Losses | 22 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Ricardo Arredondo (May 26, 1949 in Apatzingan, Michoacán, Mexico – September 20, 1991) was a Mexican professional boxer. A former WBC Super Featherweight champion, he was the brother of two-time World Light Welterweight champion, Rene Arredondo.
Pro career
Arredondo turned pro in 1968 and in 1971 challenged Hiroshi Kobayashi for the WBA super featherweight title, but lost a decision.
WBC Championship
Later that year he took on Yoshiaki Numata for the WBC Super Featherweight title, and captured the belt with a KO victory. He defended the belt five times before losing it to Kuniaki Shibata via decision in 1974.
See also
- Notable boxing families
External links
| Preceded by Yoshiaki Numata |
WBC Super Featherweight Champion 10 Oct 1971– 28 Feb 1974 |
Succeeded by Kuniaki Shibata |
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