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José Toluco López

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José Toluco López
Born
José López Hernández

June 21, 1932
DiedDecember 16, 1972(1972-12-16) (aged 40)
Other namesToluco
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights124
Wins99
Wins by KO63
Losses20
Draws4
No contests1

José López Hernández, also known as Toluco (June 21, 1932 – December 16, 1972) was a Mexican professional boxer.[1] He was one of the most popular boxers from Mexico.[2]

Professional career

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In May 1955, he beat Fili Nava to win the Mexican bantamweight title.[3]

López vs. Monroe

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His biggest fight came in Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California against the champion Boots Monroe.[4] The bout was for the North American Bantamweight Championship and Before a capacity crowd Lopez "shocked" the crowd by stopping Monroe in just two rounds. Monroe got off to a good start, employing the long left jab for which he was noted. Near the end of the round, however, Toluco stepped in and nailed Monroe with a hard right and visibly shook him. In the second round, Lopez came out fast and dropped a still dazed Monroe three times before the referee "mercifully" put a stop to the beating.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Jose (Toluco) Lopez – IBRO".
  2. ^ "Jose (Toluco) Lopez - BoxRec".
  3. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
  4. ^ "Boots Monroe - BoxRec".
  5. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
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