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Rafael Orono

Jesus Rafael Orono (born August 30, 1958) is a former super flyweight boxing champion from Venezuela.

Amateur career

Born in Patono, Sucre, Orono began as an amateur and compiled a record of 49 wins and 8 losses.

Amateur highlights

Professional boxing career

Orono turned professional in 1979. He captured the vacant WBC super flyweight title in his 11th professional fight, winning a decision over Seung-Hoon Lee the following year. He successfully defended his title three times, before losing it to Chul-Ho Kim in 1981 by KO. He recaptured the title in a 1982 a rematch with a TKO over Kim. Orono defended his belt three more times including against Mexican challenger Raul Valdez,[1] before losing it to Payao Poontarat by decision in 1983.[2] In 1985 he took on WBA super flyweight title holder Khaosai Galaxy, but lost by a TKO. Orono retired from boxing in 1988.

Professional boxing record

See also

References

  1. ^ "A ROUNDUP OF THE WEEK MAY 9-15". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  2. ^ "Thailand Boxer Captures Title". The New York Times. 28 November 1983. Retrieved 2024-04-12.

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