Juan Urango
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| Juan Urango | |
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| Real name | Juan Fernando Urango Rivas |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Twin |
| Rated at | Super lightweight |
| Nationality |  Colombian |
| Birth date | October 4, 1980 |
| Birth place | Montería, Colombia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Juan Urango (born October 4, 1980 in Jaraquiel, a suburb of Montería, Colombia), is a professional boxer in the junior welterweight (140 lb) division. His record is 20-1-1 (16 KOs). He is a former IBF world light welterweight champion. On June 30 2006, he defeated Australian boxer Naoufel Ben Rabah by a controversial points win. Urango lost the title in his first defence to English boxer Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas on January 20 2007 via a 12 round unanimous decision. He is a very hard puncher in his division.
On April 23, 2008 Urango scored spectacular 4th round KO of Carlos Wilfredo Vilches in a IBF title eliminator. The victory sets him up with an opportunity to regain the IBF title in the near future. Paulie Malinaggi currently holds the title.
He is a Christian and belongs to the fastest growing church, Segadores De Vida, run by Pastor Ruddy and Maria Gracia.
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| Preceded by Ricky Hatton Vacated |
IBF Light Welterweight Champion June 30, 2006 – January 20, 2007 |
Succeeded by Ricky Hatton |
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