Biofile with Genaro Hernandez 1966-2011

By Scoop Malinowski

Status: Former WBA Junior Lightweight champion. (Note: This Biofile was originally done by phone in 1993 and was published by Boxing Update.)

Ht: 5-11  Wt: 130

DOB: May 10, 1966  In: Los Angeles, CA

Childhood Ambition:  ”Never really had one. Being a soccer player.”

First Job:  ”Telemarketing for Pacific Bell in Alhambra (age 18).”

First Car:  ”1978 light blue Buick Regal.”

Hobbies/Interests:  ”I love to watch hockey and football.”

Favorite Music:  ”All kinds. Michael Bolton, Rod Stewart, rap, George Michael, Michael Jackson.”

Favorite TV Shows:  ”Martin, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210.”

Nicknames:  ”Chicanito – means Little Mexican. From my dad (Rodolpho). Gen-Gen – my brother called me that.”

Favorite Meal:  ”Pork chops with mixed vegetables.”

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:  ”Pistachio.”

Early Boxing Memory:  ”Fight my first fight as a junior (age 9). I fought this guy who was about five inches taller than me. He was wearing glasses too. That tells you how he was fighting me. I couldn’t reach him.”

Favorite Vacation Spot:  ”Hawaii.”

Favorite Athletes:  ”Pete. Marty McSorley – cause he’s a fighter. He was The Man with the LA Kings during the NHL playoffs last year. I loved to watch. It’s kind of funny. They’re on skates – they do a good job fighting on them. It must be hard to balance and fight on them.”

Greatest Sports Moment:  ”Winning the belt in France against Daniel Londas, November 21, 1991. Won by TKO in the ninth round. The crowd treated me nice. I remember putting the belt around my waist.”

Most Treasured Possession:  ”The cup I took home from France. It’s about 2 1/2 feet tall. The promoter made it up. It says: La Ville D’Epranay a Daniel Londas Championnat du Monde WBA. My name is not on it.”

Pre-Fight Meal:  ”Almost anything [laughs]. Pancakes, ham and eggs. It doesn’t affect me, I just go with what I’m comfortable with.”

Closest Boxing Friends:  ”Carlos Hernandez, Shane Mosley.”

Favorite Boxers To Watch:  ”George Foreman – for a guy his age, he still tries to hang in there. Azumah Nelson – the only fighter today I really follow a lot. A future opponent, hopefully. Ray Leonard. Alexis Arguello. Armando Muniz – he had a big heart. Carlos Zarate.”

Favorite Fights:  ”Arguello KO 12 Olivares. Pintor W 15 Zarate.”

Interesting Fact:  ”I’m not a problem-maker, troublemaker. I’ve only been in one fight in the street. Also, I’m a sensitive guy too.  You can say something that will disturb me but I won’t show it. I’ll just play along.”

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