Rolando Navarrete
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Rolando Navarrete |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 14, 1957(1957-02-14) |
| Age | 67 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Rolando Navarrete Biography
| Name | Rolando Navarrete |
| Birthday | Feb 14 |
| Birth Year | 1957 |
| Birth Country | Philippines |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Rolando Navarrete is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 14, 1957 in Philippines. Filipino boxer, who is hard hitting and a skilled fighter, was ranked 9th in the history of the World Boxing Council’s Super Featherweight Champion.
Rafael Limn took his WBC Super Featherweight title in May 1982.
He first fought for a world title in 1980 against Alexis Argüello but lost by TKO to the legendary champion. On August 29, 1981, he would win the WBC Super featherweight title by knocking out popular fellow southpaw Cornelius Boza- Edwards in the 5th round of a title match held in Italy. He later defended the title against unknown Choi Chung-Il of Korea, stopping the gritty challenger in the 11th round of a controversial bout held in Manila in January 1982. In his second title defense four months later in Las Vegas, Nevada, Navarrete took on Rafael “Bazooka” Limón. The champion led on all scorecards before getting knocked out by Limón in the 12th round. Thereafter, Navarrete’s career went downhill and he would never again figure in big-money fights. Sometime in the mid-’80s, he was convicted of sexual assault and served three years in a Hawaiian prison.
He is ranked the 9th best super featherweight champion in history, by the World Boxing Council. In 2007, Navarrete was included in “Kamao”, an episode of award winning program Sine Totoo, which received the RP’s first and only George Foster Peabody Award, the equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize.
He is the father of 7 children, all from different women.
Rolando Navarrete Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Rolando Navarrete is one of the richest Boxer from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rolando Navarrete 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
On February 17, 1973, he fought Eddie Clementos for his first fight.
He was featured on Sine Totoo’s 2007 episode, which won the George Foster Peabody Award. This award is equivalent to a Pulitzer Prize.
Rolando Navarrete (born February 14, 1957) is a Filipino ex-boxer who briefly held a junior lightweight (super featherweight) world title in the 80s.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Rolando Navarrete height 5 ft 5 in Rolando weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Rolando Navarrete Dating?
According to our records, Rolando Navarrete is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Rolando Navarrete’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Rolando Navarrete. You may help us to build the dating records for Rolando Navarrete!
Facts & Trivia
Rolando Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Rolando Navarrete celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.
Top Facts about Rolando Navarrete
- Rolando Navarrete is a retired Filipino professional boxer.
- He was born on February 9, 1957, in Manila, Philippines.
- Navarrete had a professional record of 44 wins and 6 losses.
- He won the WBC super featherweight title in 1981.
- Navarrete’s most famous fight was against Cornelius Boza-Edwards in 1981.
- He retired from boxing in 1990 at the age of 33.
- Navarrete struggled with drug addiction after retiring from boxing.
- In 2010, he was arrested for killing his neighbor during an altercation.
- Navarrete was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in 2015.
- Despite his legal troubles, he remains a legendary figure in Philippine boxing history.