Juan Francisco Rodríguez facts for kids
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Juan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez (born 12 September 1950 – died 16 April 2019) was a famous Spanish boxer. He was known for his strong punches and exciting fights. Juan Francisco competed in both amateur and professional boxing. He won a big European championship as an amateur. He also represented Spain in the Olympic Games.
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Early Boxing Days
Juan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez was born in Almería, Andalusia, Spain. He started his boxing journey as an amateur fighter. He quickly became very good at it. In 1971, he won the European amateur championship. This was a huge achievement for him and his country.
Olympic Dreams
After his European win, Juan Francisco went on to compete in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Representing your country at the Olympics is a dream for many athletes. He showed great skill and determination there.
Professional Boxing Career
After his amateur success, Juan Francisco decided to become a professional boxer. This meant he would fight for money and titles. His professional career began after the 1972 Olympics.
Fight Record
Juan Francisco had a total of 34 professional fights. He won 20 of these fights. Nine of his wins came by knockout, which means he hit his opponent so hard they couldn't continue. He lost nine fights and had four draws. A draw means the fight ended with no clear winner.
Notable Opponents
During his career, Juan Francisco fought some well-known boxers. Two of his famous opponents were Johnny Owen and Carlos Zárate Serna. These were tough fights against skilled boxers.
Retirement and Later Life
Juan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez retired from boxing in 1982. He had a long and successful career in the sport. He passed away on 16 April 2019 in Almería, Spain, at the age of 76. He is remembered as a talented Spanish boxer.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez para niños
