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Age started boxing: Eight, and I turned pro at 15.
First boxing memory: Meeting Julio Cesar Chavez and Jorge Paez on the same night. My father took me and my brother to our very first boxing event and I didn’t know who they were. But I noticed how excited my father was as we had our photo taken with them.
Inspiration: I noticed how Chavez and Paez were surrounded by people. I told my father I wanted to be a fighter and someday be famous like them.
Favourite all-time fighter: Chavez. He was Mexico’s pride. He had the heart of a lion and the punch of heavyweight. I loved the way he took his opponents apart.
Best fight seen: Chavez v Meldrick Taylor I.
Pre-fight meal: After the weigh-in, I eat chicken and pasta, with three or four milkshakes. I love ice cream. Before the fight I have a breakfast that consists of fruits, yoghurt and cereal. For lunch I’ll have a sandwich, steak, burger, or pasta – something that will be just enough to keep me comfortable. After lunch I’ll snack on protein bars.
What do you do to relax: Watch television, listen to music, and talk on the cell [mobile phone].
Pre-fight superstition: None.
What training do you do between fights (if any): I try to run every day. I go to the boxing gym three times a week and I’ll do the basics – shadowbox, hit the bags and sometime pads. I go to a regular gym twice a week and do weight-training with a personal trainer.
Typical breakfast: I’m not big on breakfasts, but when I’m not training my wife cooks me the best traditional Mexican breakfast. While I’m training, I’ll have fruits, cereals, oatmeal, yoghurts...
Toughest part of being a boxer: Not giving in to your cravings.
Favourite music: Norteno [Spanish country] and Spanish rock.
Last book you read: The Ring magazine.
What car do you drive: A silver Jeep Cherokee.
Favourite film: Scarface.
Where do you train: El Monte Youth Center in Tijuana.
Training routine: I run in the mornings. The first week at a park, then the next 10 days in the mountains, then 10 days at the beach and finish off at the park until we leave. I get to the gym around 1pm and begin stretching and warm-ups. Once I finish, I get into the ring and spar anywhere from four to 12 rounds, depending on where we’re at in our training. I’ll do mitts, hit the bags and end with my sit-ups.
Toughest man faced: Daniel Santos and Joshua Clottey.
What supplements do you take: I have a special ****tail consisting of multi-vitamins and vitamin B, which are injected after each workout, and I take a lot of protein.
If you weren’t a boxer what would you be: This was no option. I really don’t know. All kids have dreams, unfortunately that is all they have. The opportunity to make that dream real is given only to a few.
Last place you went on holiday: Puerto Vallarta [Mexican resort].
Best boxer in the sport today: Oscar De La Hoya.
Favourite football team: Sorry, I’m no soccer fan.
First boxing memory: Meeting Julio Cesar Chavez and Jorge Paez on the same night. My father took me and my brother to our very first boxing event and I didn’t know who they were. But I noticed how excited my father was as we had our photo taken with them.
Inspiration: I noticed how Chavez and Paez were surrounded by people. I told my father I wanted to be a fighter and someday be famous like them.
Favourite all-time fighter: Chavez. He was Mexico’s pride. He had the heart of a lion and the punch of heavyweight. I loved the way he took his opponents apart.
Best fight seen: Chavez v Meldrick Taylor I.
Pre-fight meal: After the weigh-in, I eat chicken and pasta, with three or four milkshakes. I love ice cream. Before the fight I have a breakfast that consists of fruits, yoghurt and cereal. For lunch I’ll have a sandwich, steak, burger, or pasta – something that will be just enough to keep me comfortable. After lunch I’ll snack on protein bars.
What do you do to relax: Watch television, listen to music, and talk on the cell [mobile phone].
Pre-fight superstition: None.
What training do you do between fights (if any): I try to run every day. I go to the boxing gym three times a week and I’ll do the basics – shadowbox, hit the bags and sometime pads. I go to a regular gym twice a week and do weight-training with a personal trainer.
Typical breakfast: I’m not big on breakfasts, but when I’m not training my wife cooks me the best traditional Mexican breakfast. While I’m training, I’ll have fruits, cereals, oatmeal, yoghurts...
Toughest part of being a boxer: Not giving in to your cravings.
Favourite music: Norteno [Spanish country] and Spanish rock.
Last book you read: The Ring magazine.
What car do you drive: A silver Jeep Cherokee.
Favourite film: Scarface.
Where do you train: El Monte Youth Center in Tijuana.
Training routine: I run in the mornings. The first week at a park, then the next 10 days in the mountains, then 10 days at the beach and finish off at the park until we leave. I get to the gym around 1pm and begin stretching and warm-ups. Once I finish, I get into the ring and spar anywhere from four to 12 rounds, depending on where we’re at in our training. I’ll do mitts, hit the bags and end with my sit-ups.
Toughest man faced: Daniel Santos and Joshua Clottey.
What supplements do you take: I have a special ****tail consisting of multi-vitamins and vitamin B, which are injected after each workout, and I take a lot of protein.
If you weren’t a boxer what would you be: This was no option. I really don’t know. All kids have dreams, unfortunately that is all they have. The opportunity to make that dream real is given only to a few.
Last place you went on holiday: Puerto Vallarta [Mexican resort].
Best boxer in the sport today: Oscar De La Hoya.
Favourite football team: Sorry, I’m no soccer fan.
