Rafael Orono
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Jesus Rafael Orono (born 1958-08-30 in Patono, Sucre, Venezuela) was a Venezuelan boxer.
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[edit] Amateur Career
Orono had an amateur record of 49 wins and 8 losses. [1]
[edit] Amateur Highlights
- Campeon Centroamericano (Medillin, Colombia)
- Silver Medal "Copa de los Reyes" (Romania)
- Boxan Champion 1977 & 1978
- Bronze at the Cordova Cardin, Cuba
[edit] Pro Career
Orono turned professional in 1979 and captured the vacant WBC super flyweight title in only his 11th pro fight, with a decision win over Seung Hoon Lee in 1980. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Chul Ho Kim in 1981 by KO. In 1982 he recaptured the title with a rematch TKO win over Chul Ho Kim. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Payao Poontarat by decision in 1983. In 1985 he took on WBA super flyweight title holder Khaosai Galaxy but lost via TKO. He retired in 1988.
| Preceded by Inaugural Champion |
WBC Super Flyweight Champion 2 Feb 1980 – 24 Jan 1981 |
Succeeded by Chul-Ho Kim |
| Preceded by Chul-Ho Kim |
WBC Super Flyweight Champion 28 Nov 1982 – 27 Nov 1983 |
Succeeded by Payao Poontarat |
[edit] External Links
Professional boxing record for Rafael Orono from Boxrec
[edit] References
- ^ Mike DeLisa of www.cyberboxingzone.com
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