Hardy Mauricio Paredes Barrera (born 4 March 1983) is a Chilean former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2018. He is a former Chilean featherweight and lightweight champion. He is also a former WBA Fedebol lightweight champion.
Paredes opened his professional career with a 7âÂÂ1 record before capturing the vacant Chilean featherweight title with a victory over Juan Nahuel on 25 November 2005. On 20 February 2009, he defeated Carlos Narvaez by fifth-round technical knockout to capture the vacant Chilean lightweight title, becoming a two-division Chilean champion.
Paredes notably faced five-division world champion and three-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford on 13 September 2012, suffering a fourth-round technical knockout loss. On 11 December 2015, Paredes defeated Jonivan Baretto Santos for the vacant WBA Fedebol lightweight title.
Paredes retired with a professional record of 18âÂÂ16.
Outside the ring, Paredes worked as a mechanic, employed in a radiator and heavy-machinery workshop.