Jesus Rafael Orono (born August 30, 1958) is a former boxer from Venezuela. He won the inaugural WBC super-flyweight title in 1980, thus becoming the very first champion in the division.
Amateur career Born in Patono, Sucre, Orono began as an amateur and compiled a record of 49 wins and 8 losses.
Amateur highlights Central American Games champion (Medillin, Colombia) Silver Medal "Copa de los Reyes" (Romania) Boxan Champion 1977 & 1978 Bronze at the Cordova Cardin, Cuba
Professional boxing career Orono turned professional in 1979. In his 11th professional fight the following year, the then-undefeated Orono captured the inaugural WBC super-flyweight title, winning a decision over Seung-Hoon Lee. He successfully defended his title three times, before losing it to Chul-Ho Kim in 1981 by KO. He recaptured the title in a 1982 rematch with Kim, winning by TKO. Orono defended his belt three more times including against Mexican challenger Raul Valdez, before losing it to Payao Poontarat by decision in 1983. In 1985, he took on WBA super-flyweight title holder Khaosai Galaxy, but lost by TKO. Orono retired from boxing in 1988.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes41Loss32–7–2Daniel BlancoTKO9 (10)Aug 13, 198840Loss32–6–2Sugar Baby RojasUD10Jul 11, 198639Loss32–5–2Eudo BermudezKO1 (10)Dec 21, 198538Loss32–4–2Edgar MonserratUD10Oct 5, 198537Loss32–3–2Khaosai GalaxyTKO5 (15)Jul 21, 198536Win32–2–2Hector MartinezPTS10Mar 24, 198535Win31–2–2Valerio ZeaUD10Nov 10, 198434Draw30–2–2Eudo BermudezPTS10Oct 6, 198433Win30–2–1Luis NavarroPTS10Apr 2, 198432Loss29–2–1Payao PoontaratSD12Nov 27, 198331Win29–1–1Orlando MaldonadoTKO5 (12)Oct 29, 198330Win28–1–1Raul ValdezUD12May 9, 198329Win27–1–1Pedro RomeroKO4 (12)Jan 31, 198328Win26–1–1Kim Chul-hoTKO6 (15)Nov 28, 198227Win25–1–1Victor GonzalezKO1 (10)Aug 30, 198226Win24–1–1Francisco QuirozPTS10Jun 21, 198225Win23–1–1Leopoldo FriasKO2 (10)May 24, 198224Win22–1–1Dorismel ZunigaKO2 (10)Apr 12, 198223Win21–1–1Seoul-Chon HwangPTS10Feb 22, 198222Win20–1–1Rafael JulioTKO1 (10)Dec 13, 198121Win19–1–1Oscar BolivarPTS10Nov 16, 198120Win18–1–1Johnny JacksonTKO2 (10)Oct 19, 198119Win17–1–1Franklin MartinezTKO8 (10)Aug 10, 198118Win16–1–1Francisco GonzalezKO4 (10)Jun 29, 198117Win15–1–1Javier BrownTKO10 (10)May 9, 198116Win14–1–1Kim Sung-junPTS10Apr 6, 198115Loss13–1–1Kim Chul-hoKO9 (15)Jan 24, 198114Win13–0–1Jovito RengifoTKO3 (15)Sep 15, 198013Draw12–0–1Willie JensenMD15Jul 28, 198012Win12–0Ramon Balbino SoriaUD15Apr 14, 198011Win11–0Lee Seung-hoonSD15Feb 2, 198010Win10–0Jorge VargasTKO9 (10)Dec 19, 19799Win9–0Luis A BurgosPTS10Oct 26, 19798Win8–0Jorge CruzTKO2 (10)Sep 29, 19797Win7–0Edgar RomanSD12Sep 15, 19796Win6–0Aureliano CastilloPTS10Aug 11, 19795Win5–0Enrique PintoKO3 (?)Jul 21, 19794Win4–0Henry DiazPTS10Jun 2, 19793Win3–0Alfredo MendozaTKO3 (4)May 6, 19792Win2–0Hernan PalaciosPTS4Mar 18, 19791Win1–0Victor IdrogoPTS4Feb 18, 1979
After boxing In 2025, Orono was honored by the Venezuelan Sports Ministry. W.B.C. president Mauricio Sulaiman awarded him a new world championship belt as part of the ceremony.https://wbcboxing.com/en/rafael-orono-receives-tribute-in-venezuela/
See also List of world super-flyweight boxing champions List of Venezuelans
References
External links
Rafael Orono - CBZ Profile