Ask the Champ: Former IBF Super Featherweight Champion Carlos “Famoso” Hernandez Answers Readers Questions – Email Bag
Hosted by Carlos “Famoso” Hernandez
Dear Famoso,
I have a few questions and you and the editors of this fine website can choose to answer none, any or all of them as you see fit.
What was your toughest fight in the ring?
I would have to say Floyd Mayweather, JR. He was a very crafty and fast boxer that was hard to connect with a clean shot.
Were there any of your losses that you felt you should have won, and why?
Against Pacquiao’s brother Bobby, I felt I clearly did enough to win that fight. Against Jesus Chavez, at least it should have been a draw. His glove touched the canvas in the last round where the ref didn’t count it. They were good fights, but probably the one that sticks out the most is my first defeat against Aaron Zarate, from Mexico City, who Nacho Bernstein had. Zarate, was just in good condition, but I believe if I didn’t win I should have gotten a draw. This is just my humble opinion.
What is your favorite achievement in your career?
Definitely when I won my world title in front of the President of El Salvador and my Central American heroes, Roberto Duran and Alexis Arguello. What an unforgettable night.
Is there one single moment of your boxing career that stands out as your most favorite and why?
Of course winning the world title, but also when I fought Mayweather. The odd makers had it 30 to 1 that he would knock me out and all of his people were booing me in the beginning. In the end, his crowd was mine. It was an awesome feeling of inner victory
Thank you for taking the time to answer!
~Crackah Bling
Champ,
Who beats Floyd Mayweather?
Jeff
Jeff,
Floyd beats himself! Manny Pacquiao may have a chance as well.
Carlos,
What do you think the biggest downfall for any fighter is during their boxing career?
Tammy S.
Tammy,
Not listening to their wives! Just kidding… I think not being educated on how to run a business or a business product. I believe a young fighter whose s a hot commodity needs to be 100% involved with their own contracts obviously alongside an attorney, but understand what the promoter is doing. Also, an education is very important. You can do online classes while training for a big fight I believe. Case in point, look at Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz. What a great example of a fighter, training and studying to get his degree.
Famoso,
Spanish pride brother all da way……… Do you think Oscar delayhoya was that good? My all time favorite was Salvador Sanchez. What are your thoughts on him?
One love
Benny Blanco
Benny,
Salvador Sanchez was a freak of nature, if not the best Mexico has given, he is in the top two. Let me tell you about this young man who I watched train hard and even had the chance to spar him, Oscar De La Hoya. That dude was the best! My goodness, his speed and power were incredible. To me the guy was one of my favorite and best fighters of our time.
Carlos Hernandez
Division: Light Welterweight
Professional Record: 43-8-1, 24 KO’s
Date Opponent Location Result
1992-01-23 Victor Trinidad Irvine, US D PTS 4
1992-04-23 Francisco Salinas Irvine, US W UD 4
1992-05-27 Bret Boone Irvine, US W UD 4
1992-06-25 Tony Olivas Irvine, US W KO 1
1992-07-13 Mike Dallas Inglewood, US W KO 2
1992-07-24 Jorge Ojeda San Bernardino, US W KO 2
1992-08-10 Edgar Soto Inglewood, US W KO 2
1992-10-30 Larry Loy San Bernardino, US W UD 6
1992-11-06 Ramon Morales Inglewood, US W UD 6
1993-03-25 Sergio Baez Irvine, US W DQ 4
1993-04-17 Jorge Ojeda Sacramento, US W KO 5
1993-04-26 Rafael Vargas Inglewood, US W KO 5
1993-06-28 Greg Puente Inglewood, US W UD 6
1993-10-11 Hector Javier Monjardin Inglewood, US W UD 8
1994-03-01 Javier Marquez Inglewood, US W KO 5
1994-03-24 Paris Alexander Irvine, US W KO 7
1994-04-25 Narciso Valenzuela Inglewood, US W UD 10
1994-06-11 Tomas Valdez Inglewood, US W KO 2
1994-09-10 Carlos Marquez Stateline, US W KO 3
1994-10-24 Fernando Rosas Inglewood, US W TKO 4
1995-04-10 Ramon Sanchez Inglewood, US W KO 4
1995-05-19 Angel Aldama Primm, US W UD 10
1995-09-30 Aaron Zarate Lake Tahoe, US L SD 10
1996-07-10 Isagani Pumar Beverly Hills, US W TKO 10
International Boxing Council Super Featherweight Title
1997-01-13 Gregorio Vargas Inglewood, US W MD 10
1997-04-07 Bernard Harris Anaheim, US W KO 8
1997-06-09 Jose Luis Montes Anaheim, US W KO 2
1997-11-20 Genaro Hernandez Los Angeles, US L UD 12
WBC World Super Featherweight Title
1998-04-04 Roberto Avila San Salvador, SV W SD 10
1999-01-09 Ernesto Martinez Las Vegas, US W TKO 4
1999-04-28 Javier Lucas Montebello, US W TKO 6
1999-11-05 Alejandro Jimenez Commerce, US W UD 10
2000-05-06 Tony Duran Las Cruces, US W TKO 6
2000-11-12 Angel Aldama Denver, US W TKO 4
2000-12-18 Reggie Sanders Los Angeles, US W KO 5
2001-02-04 Sandro Marcos Concho, US W TKO 2
2001-05-26 Floyd Mayweather Jr Grand Rapids, US L UD 12
WBC World Super Featherweight Title
2001-09-15 Juan Angel Macias San Salvador, SV W TKO 8
WBC Latino Super Featherweight Title
2001-11-25 Justin Juuko West Wendover, US W UD 10
2002-03-22 Douglas Villarreal Austin, US W KO 1
2002-06-14 Mark Burse Beaumont, US W UD 10
2003-02-01 David Santos Las Vegas, US W TD 8
vacant IBF World Super Featherweight Title
2003-05-30 Moises Pedroza Eagle Pass, US W TKO 2
2003-10-04 Steve Forbes Los Angeles, US W TD 10
IBF World Super Featherweight Title
2004-07-31 Erik Morales Las Vegas, US L UD 12
WBC World Super Featherweight Title
IBF World Super Featherweight Title
2004-12-11 Juan Carlos Ramirez Las Vegas, US W SD 10
2005-05-28 Jesus Chavez Los Angeles, US L SD 12
2005-10-08 Bobby Pacquiao Las Vegas, US L SD 10
2006-07-14 Sean Plessis San Antonio, US W UD 10
2006-09-28 Kevin Kelley San Antonio, US L UD 10
2008-08-15 Hector Alatorre Chicago, US W SD 10
2009-04-04 Vicente Escobedo Austin, US L UD 10