Yamaguchi Falcão
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About
Male southpaw boxer best known by the nickname "Guchi." During his professional boxing career, he's primarily fought in the men's super middleweight division, as well as the men's middleweight, cruiserweight, and light heavyweight divisions. He also fought in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Before Fame
Prior to his professional career, he initially began fighting in the amateur ranks. Although he never won a gold medal, he advanced relatively far in both the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships and the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships.
Trivia
After starting his professional boxing career undefeated, he earned his first boxing title on March 4, 2016 after defeating Jorge Caraballo via knockout to win the WBC Latino middleweight title. He later won his second title after defeating Clebson Tubarão via TKO for the Brazilian cruiserweight title.
Family Life
Growing up, he lived with his brother Esquiva Falcão in the São Mateus, Brazil area. He now lives with his wife and their children.
Associated With
He is a professional boxer like David Benavidez and Canelo Álvarez.
