Rudy “Chucho” Hernandez not too long ago made his professional debut. Hernandez kicked off his profession on January 30 in Lengthy Seashore, California, at Thunder Studios, stopping 6’ 7” Jalen Davis by 1st spherical KO.
He affectionately goes by “Chucho” (slang for ‘Canine’ in Spanish). However maybe “Lion” or “Tiger” could be a greater moniker, as he comes at you with each pace and energy.
If that final identify rings a bell, it ought to, as he’s the nephew of Genaro Hernandez, the late, nice, celebrated world champion.
Genaro was an impressive fighter who confronted the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Jorge Paez, and Azumah Nelson, amongst others
The Hernandez household has been round boxing their entire lives, with Genaro and brothers Rudy, Joe, and Victor.
Rudy is a present coach of many champions and contenders. Joe and Victor had been additionally acquainted faces within the nook of their champion brother, Genaro. So, it isn’t a shock to see “Chucho” going into the household enterprise with Uncle Victor and pop Joe behind the wheel.
If Genaro, who sadly handed from most cancers in 2011, handed down any of his in-ring genes, we’d see some nice issues from the subsequent technology of Hernandez.
It was clear from the opening bell that this can be a sturdy, aggressive fighter with a relaxed, cool manner for a younger man in his first professional bout.
“He can transfer for a heavyweight”, stated Joe not too long ago from Los Angeles. “He’s sturdy and aggressive, and he has energy”, he stated.
Whereas he’s nonetheless within the very early levels of his profession, Joe is happy to see him progress.
“He’s nonetheless studying”, he stated. “However, we hope to have him again within the ring quickly, possibly in March, maintain him busy”.
Reached after the combat, “Chucho” appeared happy along with his efficiency and was trying ahead to his subsequent project.
“I used to be extra excited than nervous”, he stated. “I used to be blissful to get on the market and present my abilities, present what I can convey to the professional ranks”.
Requested what he thinks his biggest power is, he was fast to acknowledge the psychological aspect of the game.
“I’m small for a heavyweight and many guys will likely be larger than me”, he stated. “However, I really feel my mentality and psychological power that I will likely be convey to the ring will really assist me. The mentality you convey is the place all of it begins”, he stated.
If his debut KO is any indication of what’s growing, South Central LA combat followers might have a brand new Hernandez to cheer on.
The identify Hernandez is synonymous with boxing champions – the custom continues.
