César Bazán Pérez (born 13 December 1974) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2012. He held the

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title from 1998 to 1999.

Professional career

Bazán grew up in Colonia Valle Gómez and turned pro at age 17 to make some money. He made his professional debut on 13 April 1992, defeating Miguel Pérez on

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WBC lightweight title

Bazán captured the

title by upsetting an undefeated

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in 1998. Bazan defended the belt twice before losing it in a rematch to Johnston in 1999, even though Johnston had a point deducted in Round 3 for punching to the back of Bazan's head.

Bazán vs. Castillo

In 2001 César took on WBC

champion, José Luis Castillo but went on to lose the championship bout. He has not fought for a title since, although he continues to fight and recently lost a split decision to Cristian Bejarano in a foul filled fight in which Bazan was docked a point for a low blow in the fourth and Bejarano was docked a point for a headbutt in the 11th.

Retirement

César lost a light-welterweight bout to Irish fighter Paul McCloskey on a decision in Donegal, Ireland, on 29 March 2008. Although he attacked McCloskey very little during the fight, he did display some durability, as he took considerable punishment and lasted to the finish. He later moved to

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