By David Martinez / Boxing HistorainBoxing lost a REAL champion in and out of the ring this past week. On June 7, 2011, Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez passed away at the young age of 45 years old after a three year battle with cancer.The former WBA and WBC Super Featherweight champion had a professional ring record of 38 wins, 2 loses, and 1 draw in his brillant 14 year (1984-1998) career.Genaro is survived by his wife, Liliana, and children, Amanda (19) and Steven (11).Please join me in prayer that his soul may rest in peace in heaven with God.
By David Martinez / Boxing Historain Boxing lost a REAL champion in and out of the ring this past week. On June 7, 2011, Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez passed away at the young age of 45 years old after a three year battle with cancer. The former WBA and WBC Super Featherweight champion had a professional ring record of 38 wins, 2 loses, and 1 draw in his brillant 14 year (1984-1998) career. Genaro is survived by his wife, Liliana, and children, Amanda (19) and Steven (11). Please join me in prayer that his soul may rest in peace in heaven with God.