Julio César García

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Julio César García (born April 21, 1987 in Ciudad Acuña,Coahuila, Mexico) is a Mexican boxer who began his professional career at the age of fifteen. His professional boxing record is 40 wins and 3 losses and is only 19 years old. His promoter is Roberto Duran.

García, nicknamed "Babyface", turned pro three days after turning 15, against Héctor Salazar. Since making his pro debut García has won the World Boxing Council (WBC) Fecarbox Super Featherweight Title, the Mexican Super Featherweight Title, World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental Light Welterweight Title, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth Light Welterweight Title.

He has knocked out Grover Wiley to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) Americas Welterweight Title and then his next bout was a victory against Alfonso Sanchez (20-5-1). It was the Undercard for Evander Holyfield's "Best Damn Comeback Period" where Holyfeild beat journeymen Jeremy Bates. In his most recent fight he was upset by undefeated 40-year old Troy Browning in a very lack-luster performance at the Mahai Temple in Miami, Florida, losing by majority decision to drop his record to 40W-3L with 34KO's. The fight was aired on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, and the scores were 96-94, 97-93 and 95-95.