Carlos Gerena

Carlos Gerena Allende (born January 12, 1971) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2003, twice challenging for the WBC super featherweight title in 1998 and 1999.

Gerena's most notable accomplishment was defeating Jesús Chávez of Mexico by split decision on January 7, 1995—early in both of their careers.

Gerena also fought against notable world champions Genaro Hernandez and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Gerena won minor titles such as the WBA Latin, WBA Fedelatin, and WBC Continental Americas super featherweight titles throughout his career.

Before his professional career he represented his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

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