Greatest Venezuelan Fighters: Carlos “Morocho” Hernandez

On Friday, July 19, Venezuelan Carlos ¨Triple C¨ Cañizales will face Mexican Iván García for the Silver light flyweight title of the World Boxing Council.This bout tops the return of an international card to Venezuela and in the emblematic Poliedro of Caracas.

Caracas fighter Carlos Antonio Cañizales, will enter the ring for the second time this year, after losing in January by majority decision against Japan’s, Kenshiro Teraji (23-1) in a Fight of the Year Candidate.

Born in Ixtapaluca, Mexico, Iván García will return to Venezuela, after his controversial draw for the WBC international title against local, Rodrigo Ramírez at the end of 2023.

Due to this important card, the WBC Remembers the greatest chapters, fighters and facts from Venezuela.

Carlos “Morocho” Hernandez

The first world boxing champion from Venezuela.

Carlos Enrique Hernández Ramos, called “Morocho” or “Kid Helicoide”, is considered by many to be the most complete Venezuelan boxer of all time. He had elegant boxing, fine technique and a devastating punch. He shaped an impressive record of 60 victories with 44 KO´s, 12 defeats and 4 draws.