Adrian Hernandez: record, next fight and profile →
Adrian "Confessor" Hernandez will get the hometown advantage in his rematch against experienced WBC junior flyweight world champion Kompayak Porpramook of Thailand, scheduled for October 6th at the Convention Center of Toluca, Mexico. Hernandez, who lives in that area, will attempt to regain the belt which Kompayak snatched away with a tenth round knockout in a tremendous battle in Bangkok, which took place in December of last year.
Adrian "Confessor" Hernandez (22-2-1, 14KOs) is already back in Mexico, returning earlier in the week from a "Fight of The Year" war with Kompayak Porpramook (44-3, 30KOs) in Thailand. Hernandez lost by way of a tenth round knockout, and lost his WBC junior flyweight title. He hopes to get a rematch very soon. The Mexican star was not prepared for the heat and the humid weather of Thailand.
Last Friday in Bangkok was an edge of your seat battle between Mexico's Adrian "Confessor" Hernandez, who lost his WBC junior flyweight title, and Thailand's Pornsawan Porpramook. It could be the "2011 Fight of the Year" for the WBC, confirmed Jose Sulaiman, the President of the sanctioning body. Hernandez was not prepared for the harsh heat of Thailand and he didn't like the gloves that were selected for the fight. He hopes to have a rematch in 2012.
The Kenny Rogers classic “The Gambler” reminds not to count money while sitting at the table. Boxing followers can use those lines to remind not to tally Fight of the Year votes until all the fights are in. On the 31st, at Jr. Lightweight, Takashi Uchiyama and Jorge Solis will do battle for the WBA belt.
By Jake Donovan - Kompayak Porpramook picked up by far the biggest win of his 12-year career with a 10th round stoppage over Adrian Hernandez to win a junior flyweight strap Friday afternoon (local time) in Bangkok, Thailand. The main event was non-stop action and a surefire Fight of the Year contender, keeping the intimate but rabid crowd in suspense throughout. Neither fighter gave an inch, with most of the action taking place in center ring and rarely at more than phone booth’s distance.
WBC junior flyweight world champion Adrian Hernandez (22-1-1, 14KOs) and Kompayak CP Freshmart (43-3, 29KOs) are both ready to fight in Bangkok, Thailand. Adrian trained before the Thai media at Lumpinee Muaythai Gym in Bangkok. He went through a variety of exercises, hit the mitts, hit the heavy bag and even took part in a round of sparring.
ADRIAN "Confessor" Hernandez, the world flyweight champion of the World Boxing Council, has already traveled out for the long 21 hour journey to Thailand, with a stopover in Frankfurt, Germany. On December 23rd, he defends the title in Bangkok against local favorite Kompayak Porpramook.
Adrian Hernandez (22-1-1, 14KOs) is planning a quick return to the ring. He made the first defense of his title on September 24th and knocked out Gideon Buthelezi in two rounds. He plans to defend the title again on November 17th in Mexico. The challenger is unknown but reports in Mexico suggest the possibilities include Panamanian boxers Edwin Diaz and Luis Rios.
Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico - WBC junior flyweight champion Adrian Hernandez (22-1-1, 14 KOs) demolished IBO champion Gideon Buthelezi (12-2, 4 KOs) in two rounds of action. Hernandez battered Buthelezi in the second round. Once he put the South African challenger on the floor, Hernandez quickly attacked with both hands to cause further damage, which also led to well known referee Kenny Bayless jumping in to wave off the action. It was Hernandez's first defense of the belt he won from Gilberto Keb in April.
THE odds may be heavily stacked against him but South African underdog Gideon Buthelezi is confident of dethroning WBC junior flyweight champion Adrian Hernandez when they clash at Faro Polanco in Mexico City, Mexico next Saturday.