Ener Julio Julio (born 14 October 1973) is a Colombian former

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who competed from 1994 to 2008. He held the

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title from 2000 to 2002.

Professional career

Julio made his professional debut in 1994. He captured the WBO light welterweight title with a decision victory over

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. He lost the belt in his first defense to DeMarcus Corley after a long period of inactivity in 2002.

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* 1973 births Living people Colombian male boxers Light-welterweight boxers Welterweight boxers World light-welterweight boxing champions World Boxing Organization champions Sportspeople from Cartagena, Colombia 21st-century Colombian people {{Colombia-boxing-bio-stub