Ricardo Arredondo

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.

Ricardo Arredondo
Statistics
Real nameRicardo Arredondo
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Nationality Mexican
BornMay 26, 1949
Apatzingan, Michoacán, Mexico
DiedSeptember 20, 1991(1991-09-20) (aged 42)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights142
Wins76
Wins by KO57
Losses22
Draws1
No contests0

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

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


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