"The Iron Twin"
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name |
Juan Fernando Urango Rivas |
| Nickname(s) |
Iron Twin |
| Rated at | |
| Nationality | |
| Birth date |
October 4, 1980 |
| Birth place | |
| Stance | |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights |
22 |
| Wins |
20 |
| Wins by KO |
16 |
| Losses |
1 |
| Draws |
1 |
| No contests |
0 |
Juan Urango (born October 4, 1980 in Jaraquiel, a suburb of Monterķa, Colombia), is a professional boxer in the junior welterweight (140 lb) division. His record is 20-1-1 (16 KOs). He is a former IBF world light welterweight champion. On June 30 2006, he defeated Australian boxer Naoufel Ben Rabah by a controversial points win. Urango lost the title in his first defence to English boxer Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas on January 20 2007 via a 12 round unanimous decision. He is a very hard puncher in his division.
On April 23, 2008 Urango scored spectacular 4th round KO of Carlos Wilfredo Vilches in a IBF title eliminator. The victory sets him up with an opportunity to regain the IBF title in the near future. Paulie Malignaggi currently holds the title.
He is a Christian and belongs to the fastest growing church, Segadores De Vida, run by Pastor Ruddy and Maria Gracia where he serves as an usher.