Juan Herrera
| Juan Herrera | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Juan Herrera |
| Nickname(s) | Juanito |
| Weight(s) |
Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (180 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality |
 Mexican
|
| Born |
January 12, 1958 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 36 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Juan Herrera (born January 12, 1958 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico) is a retired Mexican boxer in the Lightweight division. He is the former WBA World Flyweight Champion.
In September 1979, Herrera won the Yucatán State Flyweight Championship by stopping veteran Marco Antonio Benitez in the tenth round.
On September 26, 1981, Herrera won the WBA Flyweight Championship by upsetting Panamanian Luis Ibarra via an eleventh round T.K.O. in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
He lost the title to Santos Laciar, who beat him twice, the first time by thirteenth round knockout in Merida and the second time by fifteen round decision at Italy.
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