Young Tommy

Name: Young Tommy
Birth Name: Fernando Opao
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
Birthplace: Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 161cm
Reach: 160cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Managers: Benny Ford, Johnny Samson, Jimmy Murray

Young Tommy was ranked the fifth-best bantamweight in the world in January 1932 by the National Boxing Association.

Professional Record

• Finished career with a record of 6-5 (1 KO) against former or current world titlists.
  • Won against Newsboy Brown, Frankie Genaro, Midget Wolgast, Baby Arizmendi, Pete Sanstol, and Tony Marino.
  • Lost against Newsboy Brown, Baby Arizmendi, Midget Wolgast (twice), and Lou Salica.
• Finished career with a record of 52-16-7 (19 KOs) in fights outside his native Philippines.

Regional & Minor Titles

• Orient Bantamweight Title (January 1931; 0 defenses)
• (2) California State Bantamweight Title (January 1932-October 1932; 1 defense, May 1933-October 1933; 1 defense)