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Carlos Gerena

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Carlos Gerena
Born (1971-01-12) January 12, 1971 (age 53)
NationalityPuerto Rican
Other namesEl Topo
Statistics
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins38
Wins by KO30
Losses6
Carlos Gerena
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Puerto Rico
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1991 Havana Bantamweight

Carlos Gerena Allende (born January 12, 1971) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2003, twice challenging for the WBC super featherweight title in 1998 and 1999. As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 1991 Pan American Games.

Amateur career

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Professional career

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Gerena's most notable accomplishment was defeating Jesús Chávez of Mexico by split decision on January 7, 1995—early in both of their careers. Chávez avenged the loss on March 22, 2003 with a TKO victory in round 6. Gerena also fought against notable world champions Genaro Hernandez and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Gerena won minor titles such as the WBA Latin, WBA Fedelatin, and WBC Continental Americas super featherweight titles throughout his career. His record was 38-6 (30 KOs). Before his professional career he represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

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