Ricardo Arredondo

Ricardo Arredondo
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Real name Ricardo Arredondo
Rated at Light welterweight
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born May 26, 1949
Apatzingan, Michoacán, Mexico
Died September 20, 1991(1991-09-20) (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.

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Preceded by
Yoshiaki Numata
WBC Super Featherweight Champion
10 Oct 1971 28 Feb 1974
Succeeded by
Kuniaki Shibata


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