Cesar Bazan
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Cesar Bazán Pérez (born 1974-12-13 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a professional boxer in the lightweight (135 lb) division.
[edit] Professional career
Bazan turned pro in 1992 and captured the WBC lightweight title with a narrow upset decision over Stevie Johnston in 1998. Bazan defended the belt twice before losing it in a rematch to Johnston in 1999, even though Johnston had a point deducted in Round 3 for punching to the back of Bazan's head.
In 2001 he took on WBC lightweight title holder Jose Luis Castillo but lost via 6th round TKO after he was down in Rounds 5 and 6.
Bazan hasn't fought for a title since, although he continues to fight and recently lost a split decision to Cristian Bejarano in a foul filled fight in which Bazan was deducted 1 point for a low blow in the 4th and Bejarano was deducted 1 point for a headbutt in the 11th.
Bazan lost a light-welterweight bout to Irish fighter Paul McCloskey on a decision in Donegal, Ireland, on 29th March 2008. Although he attacked McCloskey very little during the fight, he did display some durability, as he took considerable punishment and lasted to the finish.
| Preceded by Stevie Johnston |
WBC Lightweight Champion 13 Jun 1998 – 27 Feb 1999 |
Succeeded by Stevie Johnston |
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