Professional Career
Velasquez turned pro in 1966 and captured the WBC light welterweight title in 1976 with a disqualification win over Saensak Muangsurin in his 72nd pro fight. He lost the title later that year in his first defense in a rematch to Muangsurin, via 2nd round TKO. Velasquez retired after the loss, but had a brief comeback in 1979.
| Preceded by Saensak Muangsurin |
WBC Light Welterweight Champion 1976 Jun 30 – 1976 Oct 29 |
Succeeded by Saensak Muangsurin |
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