Arturo Badillo (born 2 June 1987) is a Mexican professional

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who challenged for the WBA

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title in 2011.

Professional career

In June 2008, Arturo knocked out title contender

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at the Auditorio Municipal in

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. On 9 July 2011, Badillo faced

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for the WBA

title. He was knocked out in the third round.

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* Boxers from Baja California Sportspeople from Tijuana Bantamweight boxers 1988 births Living people Mexican male boxers {{Mexico-boxing-bio-stub