Julio César Borboa
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Borboa and the second or maternal family name is García.
| Julio César Borboa | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Julio César Borboa García |
| Nickname(s) | The Emperor, Navajo |
| Rated at |
Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Super Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (177 cm) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality |
 Mexican |
| Born |
August 12, 1969 Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Julio César Borboa García (born August 12, 1969 in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico) was a Mexican boxer in the Super Flyweight division. He is a former NABF and the IBF Super Flyweight Champion.[1]
Professional career
In November 1992, Borboa beat an undefeated and WBO Bantamweight Champion, African Alfred Kotey to earn his first title shot.[2]
IBF Super Flyweight Championship
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.[3] His second defense was against another undefeated fighter Joel Luna Zárate, Borboa won a twelve round decision.[4]
| Preceded by Robert Quiroga |
IBF Super Flyweight Champion 16 Jan 1993– 29 August 1994 |
Succeeded by Harold Grey |
See also
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of IBF world champions
- List of super flyweight boxing champions