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  Genaro Hernandez - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Genaro Hernandez (born May 10, 1966) is a former boxer from California who currently works as a compubox technician for HBO Boxing and he has also worked on that area for ESPN.
Hernandez laid off for a while, but his lay off it turned out to be a brief one, and by 1996, he was back inside the ring, winning two bouts that year.
Hernandez was a staple of the major cable television boxing shows during his days as world champion, fighting mainly on HBO Boxing and Pay Per View fights.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Genaro_Hernandez   (886 words)

  
 Carlos Hernandez (boxer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hernandez counted in that fight with the backing up of Alexis Arguello, Roberto Duran and the Salvadorean President, all of whom were at ringside cheering for him.
Hernandez, who moved to the United States in 1991 to reach his goal of becoming a champion, has a record of 39 wins, 4 losses and one draw with 23 knockouts.
Hernandez lost to Jesus Chavez on May 28, 2005, in a fight that, had he won, would have led him to another world title fight.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carlos_Hernandez_(boxer)   (287 words)

  
 Genaro Hernandez vs. Carlos Hernandez (November 20, 1997)
Genaro Hernandez (128 lbs.) has the ability to box, move and fight outside but choose instead to battle in close quarters with hard hooks and right uppercuts.
Genaro Hernandez dominated the early action with solid uppercuts in the 2nd, but Carlos rallied when he pinned the champion on the ropes.
Genaro Hernandez, however, was able to spin away and then nail the challenger with two solid hooks, and a sizzling right uppercut.
www.boxingtimes.com /analyses/1997/971120hernandez_hernandez.html   (1665 words)

  
 Genaro Hernandez -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Hernandez, a (A native of inhabitant of Mexico) Mexican- (A native or inhabitant of the United States) American, enjoyed a distinguished career as a professional boxer.
By the end of 1994, Hernandez was clamoring for a world title fight against crosstown rival, (Click link for more info and facts about WBO) WBO world Lightweight champion (Click link for more info and facts about Oscar De La Hoya) Oscar De La Hoya.
Hernandez began 1995 by beating another Mexican boxing legend, (Click link for more info and facts about Jorge Maromero Paez) Jorge Maromero Paez, by a knockout in eight rounds at Inglewood.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/ge/genaro_hernandez.htm   (868 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports Stats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
*Hernandez defeats Nelson to capture title; Carbajal wins* ---------------------------------------------------------- Genaro Hernandez put in the unenviable position of being able to win a championship on his stool, chose to press on and posted a relatively easy defeat of longtime champion Azumah Nelson and capture the World Boxing Council super featherweight title tonight in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Hernandez, who earned his second title with the split-decision victory, dominated Nelson from the start and survived a strange and ironic twist at the end of the seventh round.
Hernandez had his nose broken in 22 places early in that bout and finally called it quits after six respectable rounds.
www.canoe.ca /StatsBOX/BC-BOX-LGNS-CORPCARD-R.html   (447 words)

  
 Chicanito Contemplates Comeback
Genaro Hernandez, a former two-time world champion at 130 pounds, is finding out that for him, life outside the ring, is a much more difficult task than it was inside the squared circle.
Hernandez lives comfortably enough with his family near San Dimas, California, but he wants to ensure that his wife Liliana and their two kids, 9-year-old daughter Amanda and 2-year-old son Steven, continue to have a certain lifestyle, much different then what he went through living in South Central L.A. "It played a part," admitted Hernandez.
Hernandez wasn't one of them, unfortunately, yet he chose this profession and the risks (physical and financial) he was taking, so he himself must go down this life path that he chose.
www.maxboxing.com /Kim/kim061601.asp   (1698 words)

  
 TalkingBoxing.com - for boxing news and discussion
Genaro Hernandez: My best moment in boxing had to be when I went to France and became a World Champion for the 1st time.
Genaro Hernandez: I honestly believe that the sport of boxing needs to be very careful with some of their judging.
Genaro Hernandez: I've sparred with Shane and Oscar and it will be a great rematch, but I honestly believe that Oscar is stronger and Shane hasn't been looking so great in his last 3 fights.
www.talkingboxing.com /interviews/2003/genarohernandezinterview.html   (962 words)

  
 Boxing News -- 24 hours/day - Reload often!
Hernandez fights in a weight class that some boxing experts and writers say is the most competitive division in boxing.
Although Hernandez' style of fighting is as aggressive as it was before, outside of the ring, Hernandez anticipates becoming a father for the first time.
Although Hernandez has lived a whirlwind in the last year, Hernandez sometimes feels he is living a dream of what has happened in his adult life.
www.fightnews.com /salazar260.htm   (935 words)

  
 Boxing News: World Boxing Council News
Genaro "Chicanito" Hernandez has been suffering from double vision since his last professional fight when he fought Floyd Mayweather, Jr., for the WBC Super Featherweight Title on October 3, 1998.
Ramos has worked with the WBC to help other fighters who cannot afford the high cost of medical care-especially in cases like Genaro Hernandez, where their quality of life is greatly diminished.
Both Hernandez and Ramos are familiar with the unique circumstances that face professional boxers, and in this case, diagnosis and treatment of an injury that impairs vision.
www.doghouseboxing.com /m/WBC_031704.htm   (1065 words)

  
 Boxing Monthly
Hernandez, 33, born in Los Angeles of Salvadorian parents, is not as well known, although he's a champion in his own right and has been around a long time.
Hernandez seems, in fact, totally "up" for the fight, ready for the biggest challenge of a career that began more than 12 years ago when he was handled by one of the great Los Angeles manager-trainers, the late Jackie McCoy.
Hernandez is probably right when he says that Morales will be the best that he can be on 31 July.
www.boxing-monthly.co.uk /content/0407/two.htm   (1606 words)

  
 BraggingRightsCorner.com - "Morales Looks to Complete Another Chapter "... by Chris Robinson
Morales is favored to beat Hernandez but the fight appears to be far from a sure lock.
Hernandez is a champion himself and has fought the likes of Genaro Hernandez, Floyd Mayweather, David Santos, and most recently Steve Forbes, from who Hernandez captured the precious IBF jewelry.
Carlos Hernandez can fight and by no means will this be an easy win, but I see Morales coming out on top via decision.
www.braggingrightscorner.com /robinsonmorales.html   (651 words)

  
 INGLES GRANMA INTERNACIONAL DIGITAL, CUBA
A stage of brutal repression was beginning, imposing a change in the method of doing away with the corruption, murder and the abuse suffered by Cuban society in the early 1950s.
Genaro belonged to the Orthodox Party, but after the death of Eduardo Chibás, "the organization’s leadership did not react as the people hoped.
At that point, Genaro still didn’t know that Batista’s men had torn out Abel Santamaría’s eyes, those same eyes that had inspired firmness and confidence in the struggle on their first meeting at 109 Prado.
www.granma.cu /ingles/julio02-4/29genaro-i.html   (1906 words)

  
 Las Vegas SUN: The hero
It's something that had to happen, if Hernandez was to support the weight of the burdens he has willingly accepted as not only the International Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion but as the foremost athlete from his ancestral country, El Salvador.
Hernandez may have been born in Los Angeles (to parents from El Salvador) but he holds dual citizenship and is in regular touch with El Salvador's president, which is now Antonio Saca.
Hernandez has entertained political ambitions in the past, and he may yet be drawn into politics when his boxing career is over -- which, he says, "maybe isn't that far away." He also has an interest in real estate, fancying himself as "another Donald Trump."
www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/text/2004/jul/29/517254720.html   (949 words)

  
 ABS-CBN Interactive
Hernandez used to train at the Wild Card gym in Hollywood, the same gym where the Pacquiaos have been honing up their skills for some time now.
The 34-year-old Hernandez, who lost in his last fight against Jesus Chavez by a split decision last May, also needs to win big in order to resuscitate a career that had its highs when he was the International Boxing Federation super featherweight champion.
Hernandez’s other notable losses were dealt by superstars Erik Morales, Floyd Mayweather and Genaro Hernandez.
www.abs-cbnnews.com /storypage.aspx?StoryId=18205   (1090 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Boxing - Mayweather comes home to defend title - Friday May 25, 2001 08:53 PM
In October 1998, at the age of 21, Mayweather captured the title with a resounding beating of veteran Genaro Hernandez to capture the WBC title.
Riding an eight-fight winning streak, Hernandez (33-2-1, 21 KOs) is trying to make the most of his second shot at the WBC super featherweight title.
Hernandez was throughly outpointed by then-champion Genaro Hernandez in his previous shot at the world title, dropping a lopsided 12-round decision in November 1997.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /boxing/news/2001/05/25/mayweather_hernandez_ap   (408 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / Other sports / Boxing news / Hernandez has unbridled partner in ring
Hernandez puts his International Boxing Federation belt on the line tonight against World Boxing Council champion Erik Morales in a title unification bout at the MGM Grand.
Hernandez's wife, Veronica, is not only his manager, but she also is a licensed psychologist.
Hernandez, labeled by promoter Bob Arum as a Jake LaMotta-style brawler, is 40-3-1 with 24 knockouts.
www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/boxing/articles/2004/07/31/hernandez_has_unbridled_partner_in_ring?mode=PF   (394 words)

  
 SI.com - More Sports - Hernandez's wife in his corner for Morales fight - Friday July 30, 2004 3:45PM
Hernandez puts his IBF belt on the line Saturday night against WBC champion Erik Morales in a title unification bout at the MGM Grand.
Hernandez's wife, Veronica, is not only his manager, but she also is his manager and a licensed psychologist.
She's a buddy of mine, and she's a sharp woman who helps me out business-wise," said Hernandez, whose boxing career went into a tailspin after he lost a decision to Genaro Hernandez in their 1997 bout.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/more/07/30/bc.box.morales.hernandez.ap   (571 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Junior lightweights Morales, Hernandez doing heavy training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Before all the hoopla of fight week begins, there is the long and often lonely task of preparing for the bout in training camp.
Hernandez (No. 8, 40-3-1, 24 KOs), a national hero as El Salvador's first champion, trained for seven weeks in the mountains of Big Bear, Calif.
Hernandez, who lost his first two world title bids to Genaro Hernandez and Floyd Mayweather, finally won his belt against David Santos in February 2003.
www.usatoday.com /sports/boxing/2004-07-26-morales-hernandez_x.htm   (685 words)

  
 World Boxing Council :: WBC Official Site
We always try to keep these situations private, respecting the pride and honor of the people that are in need without our interest being to publicize our good deeds but to serve those that need help at any given time.
Download the letter from Genaro Hernandez to the WBC in PDF format (7 KB) and open it with Acrobat Reader.
Genaro 'Chicanito' Hernandez, former WBC superfeatherweight champion had been suffering from double vision since he lost his WBC belt to Floyd Mayweather.
www.wbcboxing.com /WBCboxing/Portal/cfpages/contentmgr.cfm?docId=665&docTipo=8&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC   (359 words)

  
 BraggingRightsCorner.com - "An Interview with Carlos 'Famoso' Hernandez "... by Tom Dickey
Carlos "El Famoso" Hernandez is one of the most exciting fighters in the 130 pound weight division.
Three of his four losses came to Erik Morales, Floyd Mayweather, and Hall of Fame inductee Genaro Hernandez.
Hernandez will be back in action on December 11th on the Vitali Klitschko-Danny Williams undercard on HBO.
www.braggingrightscorner.com /dickeyfamoso111804.html   (1261 words)

  
 UA: HONDURAS / Respond to an Urgent Action appeal now / Urgent Actions - Amnesty International Irish Section   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
GENARO VÁSQUEZ LORENZO (M) Indigenous land rights activists Genaro Vásquez Lorenzo and Roberto Chicas Mejía are believed to be in grave danger.
On 31 December 2004, Genaro Vásquez Lorenzo, Roberto Chicas Mejía and Hinginio Hernández Vásquez were visiting the town of Planes, some 25km from their village of las Olominas, in La Paz department, southern Honduras.
Genaro Vásquez Lorenzo, Roberto Chicas Mejía and Julio Elías Hernández have allegedly received no protection from the authorities, despite the threat to their lives.
www.amnesty.ie /user/content/view/full/3476   (778 words)

  
 Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Tony Pep (June 14, 1998)
With the decisive victory, Mayweather assured himself of a showdown with WBC super featherweight champion Genaro Hernandez.
While his performance against the veteran Pep was imposing, there is a tremendous leap in ability when taking on the WBC king Genaro Hernandez.
A two-time champ at 130-pounds, Hernandez has been in with a number of world class fighters and he's a banger who can fight inside or outside.
www.boxingtimes.com /analyses/1998/980614mayweather_pep.html   (1397 words)

  
 Carlos “Famoso” Hernandez - Destination: History
You can be sure Chicanito will be on hand to see his friend defend his championship and once again make the annals of boxing lore: He did it the first time in February by becoming the first-ever Salvadorean to become world champion in any sport.
Carlos “Famoso” Hernandez serves as a living reminder of what it is possible to achieve – against all odds and against all conventional wisdom.
Hernandez, headlining his own show at Staples Center on a Pay-Per-View card, shares the bill with WBC champ Erik “El Terrible” Morales, another huge draw for the Latino community.
www.laprensa-sandiego.org /archieve/september26-03/carlos.htm   (1041 words)

  
 BOXING NOTE
*Genaro Hernandez retains super featherweight title* ---------------------------------------------------- Genaro Hernandez used an impressive performance to post a 12-round unanimous decision victory over Carlos Hernandez and retain his World Boxing Council super featherweight title tonight in Los Angeles.
Genaro Hernandez, who successfully defended his 130-pound title for the second time, won nearly every round on each scorecard and improved to 37-1-1.
Genaro Hernandez held the World Boxing Association version of the 130-pound title from 1991-94 and made eight sucessful defenses.
www.canoe.ca /StatsBOX/BC-BOX-LGNS-HERNANDEZ-R.html   (121 words)

  
 Boxing News : Probst
Genaro Hernandez, 1991-1995, 1997-1998, 11 defenses, 38-2-1 (17 KO)
At 5'11, he was a good infighter despite his frail appearance and he had a good chin and smarts.
Dominated a solid champ in Genaro Hernandez to take the title, and followed up with defenses against Angel Manfredy, Diego Corrales, Jesus Chavez, Goyo Vargas, and other quality foes.
www.maxboxing.com /Probst/Probst031705.asp   (1357 words)

  
 Spilling the Beans
Genaro Jimenez Hernandez, not Juan Valdez, is the face behind your morning fix.
But thanks to a coffee-selling co-operative in Nova Scotia, Canada, Hernandez is harvesting a better life for his family.
While the four or five dollars a day that farmers like Hernandez and his family get paid is not a lot for picking and preparing raw coffee - exhausting work in hot, humid weather and difficult terrain - it's often ten times as much as what their neighbours make working for the pesticide-intensive coffee plantations.
www.sustainabletimes.ca /articles/coffee.htm   (1784 words)

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