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Rafael Orono

“Pantono”

Boxing
32-7-2RECORD
16WINS BY KO / TKO
16WINS BY DECISION
41PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full nameJesus Rafael Orono
NicknamePantono
Date of birth30 Aug 1958
NationalityVenezuelan
BirthplacePantoño, Venezuela
Based inNot added yet
Weight classesSuper flyweight, Bantamweight
TrainersNot added yet
Height171 cm (5′7″)
Reach173 cm (68″)
StanceOrthodox
Years active1979–1988
StatusRetired
Pro debut18 Feb 1979
Last fightLoss vs Daniel Blanco, 13 Aug 1988

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Titles and honours

Background

Venezuelan boxer from Pantoño, Sucre, who won flyweight gold at the 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games before turning professional in 1979. He became the inaugural WBC super flyweight champion in 1980 and regained the title in 1982.

Fight history

41 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeDateLocationNotes
LossDaniel BlancoTKO913 Aug 1988Plaza de Toros de Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia
LossSugar Baby RojasDecision (unanimous)1011 Jul 1986Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
LossEudo BermudezKO121 Dec 1985Caracas, Venezuela
LossEdgar MonserratDecision (unanimous)105 Oct 1985Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
LossKhaosai GalaxyTKO521 Jul 1985Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandFor WBA super flyweight title
WinHector MartinezDecision (points)1024 Mar 1985Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
WinValerio ZeaDecision (unanimous)1010 Nov 1984Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, Aruba
DrawEudo BermudezDecision (points)106 Oct 1984Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, Aruba
WinLuis NavarroDecision (points)102 Apr 1984Caracas, Venezuela
LossPayao PoontaratDecision (split)1227 Nov 1983Grand Palace Hotel, Pattaya, ThailandLost WBC super flyweight title
WinOrlando MaldonadoTKO529 Oct 1983Coliseo Naciones Unidas, Caracas, VenezuelaRetained WBC super flyweight title
WinRaul ValdezDecision (unanimous)129 May 1983Hilton Hotel, Caracas, VenezuelaRetained WBC super flyweight title
WinPedro RomeroKO431 Jan 1983El Poliedro, Caracas, VenezuelaRetained WBC super flyweight title
WinKim Chul-hoTKO628 Nov 1982Changchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaWon WBC super flyweight title
WinVictor GonzalezKO130 Aug 1982El Tigre, Venezuela
WinFrancisco QuirozDecision (points)1021 Jun 1982Cumaná, Venezuela
WinLeopoldo FriasKO224 May 1982Cumaná, Venezuela
WinDorismel ZunigaKO212 Apr 1982Barquisimeto, Venezuela
WinSeoul-Chon HwangDecision (points)1022 Feb 1982Valencia, Venezuela
WinRafael JulioTKO113 Dec 1981Carúpano, Venezuela
WinOscar BolivarDecision (points)1016 Nov 1981Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
WinJohnny JacksonTKO219 Oct 1981Caracas, Venezuela
WinFranklin MartinezTKO810 Aug 1981Caracas, Venezuela
WinFrancisco GonzalezKO429 Jun 1981El Poliedro, Caracas, Venezuela
WinJavier BrownTKO109 May 1981Caracas, Venezuela
WinKim Sung-junDecision (points)106 Apr 1981Caracas, Venezuela
LossKim Chul-hoKO924 Jan 1981Plaza Monumental, San Cristóbal, VenezuelaLost WBC super flyweight title
WinJovito RengifoTKO315 Sep 1980Domo Bolivariano, Barquisimeto, VenezuelaRetained WBC super flyweight title
DrawWillie JensenDecision (majority)1528 Jul 1980Nuevo Circo, Caracas, VenezuelaRetained WBC super flyweight title
WinRamon Balbino SoriaDecision (unanimous)1514 Apr 1980Nuevo Circo, Caracas, VenezuelaRetained WBC super flyweight title
WinLee Seung-hoonDecision (split)152 Feb 1980Nuevo Circo, Caracas, VenezuelaWon inaugural WBC super flyweight title
WinJorge VargasTKO919 Dec 1979Caracas, Venezuela
WinLuis A BurgosDecision (points)1026 Oct 1979Caracas, Venezuela
WinJorge CruzTKO229 Sep 1979Santa Bárbara, Venezuela
WinEdgar RomanDecision (split)1215 Sep 1979Nuevo Circo, Caracas, VenezuelaWon vacant Venezuelan bantamweight title
WinAureliano CastilloDecision (points)1011 Aug 1979Caracas, Venezuela
WinEnrique PintoKO321 Jul 1979Caracas, Venezuela
WinHenry DiazDecision (points)102 Jun 1979Caracas, Venezuela
WinAlfredo MendozaTKO36 May 1979Caracas, Venezuela
WinHernan PalaciosDecision (points)418 Mar 1979Caracas, Venezuela
WinVictor IdrogoDecision (points)418 Feb 1979Caracas, VenezuelaPro debut

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