Carlos Hernandez vs. Vicente Derado

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Vicente Derado 135 lbs beat Carlos Hernandez 138 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

  • Date: 1966-07-09
  • Location: Estadio Hiram Bithorn, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • "In another bout, Vicente Derado of Argentina scored a 10 round upset decision over Carlos (Morocho) Hernandez of Venezuela, who was making his first start since losing the world junior welterweight crown to Sandro Lopopolo. Hernandez, 137 1/2, appeared overconfident in the early rounds and never pressed his advantage in reach and height. Derado, 135, threw terrific combinations to get out of trouble and score points." -United Press International

    • This bout was fought on the undercard to the 12 round American middleweight championship contest between Jose Gonzalez and Ferd Hernandez.