Francisco Contreras (boxer)

Francisco Contreras (born 21 March 1984) is a Dominican professional boxer. He is trained by former world champion Robert Garcia.

Early life
Contreras was raised in a poor family, he first entered a boxing gym at the age of five. His father Bonifacio was also a boxer and even had two brothers who were also boxers.

Amateur career
Francisco was a member of the Dominican national team and ended his amateur career with a record of 350–14.

Professional career
In September 2008, Contreras beat José Herley Zúñiga Montaño to win the WBC CABOFE light welterweight title.