Angel Chacon

Ángel Chacón, known as "Avispa" (The Wasp), is a retired Puerto Rican boxer from Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. Born on December 1, 1972, Chacón had a solid career that spanned nearly two decades, from his professional debut on February 13, 1993, to his retirement on July 9, 2010. Chacón's amateur career was marked by significant achievements, including representing Puerto Rico at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. This early success laid the groundwork for his professional journey.

As a professional, Chacón quickly made a name for himself by winning several regional titles. He became the WBC FECARBOX super bantamweight champion and the WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight champion. One of his most notable achievements was winning the IBA featherweight title on October 27, 2002, by upsetting American John Michael Johnson in the main event of ESPN's Friday Night Fights. This victory showcased Chacón's skill and resilience in the ring. However, his career was not without challenges. In February 1999, he gained a world title tilt against Érik Morales, the WBC Super Bantamweight Champion, and was knocked out in just two rounds at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Despite this setback, Chacón continued to compete at a high level, facing world-class fighters throughout his career.

Over 17 years as a professional, he accumulated a respectable record of 30 wins, 9 losses, and 15 wins by knockout. His final professional outing took place on July 9, 2010, at The Coliseo Salvador Dijols, Ponce, PR against Fernando Torres, losing a unanimous but close, eight-round decision.

Chacón learnt early on how to optimise his southpaw stance and 65-inch reach throughout his career. Standing at 5 feet 6 inches, he was not the tallest in his division, but his quickness and agility made up for this, earning him the nickname "Avispa" for his swift and precise movements in the ring. Chacón's legacy in Puerto Rican boxing is significant, as he followed in the footsteps of other notable Puerto Rican boxers who have made their mark on the sport.