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Louis Velazquez

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Louis Velazquez
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Velazquez 2016
Born (1969-08-16) August 16, 1969 (age 56)
Bronx, NY, U.S.
🏡 ResidenceNew York City, U.S.
Southwest Florida, U.S.
🏳️ NationalityAmerican
Other namesFalcon Coperis
💼 Occupation
Businessman
Retired Professional Wrestler
📆 Years active  1987–1997; (wrestler)
1995–present (businessman)
1999–present (radio show host)
🏢 OrganizationFalcon Global Acquisitions
👶 Children0
👴 👵 Parent(s)Mildred and Louis Velazquez Sr.
🌐 Websitewww.louisvelazquez.com

Louis Velazquez (born August 16, 1969) is an American businessman and retired professional wrestler. He is the founder of Falcon Global Acquisitions, a private equity firm that focuses on restructuring American manufacturing and technology companies. He is also the host of Money Never Sleeps Radio and the UCW Radio Show.

Biography

Louis Velazquez is a retired American professional wrestler, athlete, bodybuilder, radio show & film producer, financial leader, and speaker. He is known for his professional wrestling moniker Falcon Coperis, which was adapted into a comic book series titled Weapons of Virtue.[1]

As a wrestler, he was known by Falcon Coperis and held various championships, including the UCW Heavyweight Championship and UWF Heavyweight Championship. He wrestled with various WWE/WWF/WCW superstars during his career. Over the past 15 years, he has hosted two radio shows, the UCW Radio Show[2] and Money Never Sleeps Radio[3], as well as being a public speaker at various conferences in the financial and real estate industries. He has been involved in various entertainment projects from stage and screen.

As a businessman, he has been in the financial industry for over 25 years and is currently involved in private equity, acquiring and restructuring companies in the manufacturing and technology sectors.

Early life

Velazquez was born into a Catholic family in the Bronx, NY on August 16, 1969, the son of Mildred and Louis Velazquez Sr. Velazquez began his education at Herman Ritter JHS, followed by Richmond Hill High School ('87), where he participated in fencing, gymnastics, basketball, and the cooperative program. He was accepted to Princeton and Harvard Universities but, due to financial circumstances, chose to enlist in the Marine Corps. Following a severe knee injury, he was discharged and went to work at First Boston Corp in Manhattan, New York City, where he completed his high school cooperative.

Martial arts, boxing and fitness

At the age of 11, he began boxing in underground gyms in the Bronx, needing to learn self-defense skills to survive. Training continued solely in boxing until his family moved to Queens, NY, where he met his martial arts instructor at a local Boys and Girls Club. He began martial arts training in 1984 under Louis Rebello, deceased, in the hybrid martial arts system called Rebello Martial Arts, which combines Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Jiu-Jitsu, and military combat training. Being a thin young man, his teacher recommended weight training, which became a lifelong passion and part of his lifestyle. He has been a member of the Jeet Kune Association, Okinawan Martial Arts Society, and has received various recognitions in martial arts throughout his life. Bodybuilding became a cornerstone of his life alongside martial arts, which led him into his professional wrestling career.[4]

Professional wrestling career

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Falcon Coperis circa 1997
Born
💼 Occupation

Velazquez began his professional wrestling career in Brooklyn, NY in 1987 at Gleason's Gym under the tutelage of Bobby Bold Eagle. He was introduced to the sport by Jim Hellwig, also a bodybuilder turned professional wrestler. His muscular physique, martial arts background, and boxing experience made this a natural career progression and path to earn extra income. He wrestled at various venues throughout the Northeast while maintaining a career in finance. In 1994, he was instrumental in creating the Ultimate Wrestling Federation in the Northeast, which changed its name to Ultimate Championship Wrestling in 1996. He wrestled with notable figures such as Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Bruce Hart, Tatanka, King Kong Bundy, and other prominent wrestlers of the era. In 1997, he was scheduled to wrestle Rocky Maivia (Dwayne Johnson) and Jim Hellwig (The Ultimate Warrior), but a back injury forced his retirement mid-1997. Theater in a Squared Circle by Jeff Archer [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

The UCW Radio Show

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Velazquez with Mike O'Hearn and Triple H 2014
Born
💼 Occupation

In 1999, he launched a radio show, The UCW Radio Show, to feature actors, athletes, authors, and other notable figures, allowing them to share their life stories in an unscripted format. In 2011, he created additional financial industry-focused radio shows, including Money Never Sleeps Radio, which addresses various aspects of finance.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]


Business career

After working various jobs in New York City's financial sector, he took a chance to work as a stockbroker under a former top stockbroker at a boutique investment firm at Rockefeller Center in 1992. He became a top-producing retail stockbroker and president of Atlantic General Financial Services in 1995 at the age of 26. In 1997, he transitioned to the private sector, working with private companies requiring restructuring and financing. He also ventured into the commercial real estate sector, participating in over $1 billion in private transactions internationally. This led to the founding of the private equity firm Falcon Global Acquisitions in 2011. The firm's focus is acquiring distressed assets, restructuring, and refinancing. Over his career, he managed over $500 million in assets internationally and has collaborated closely with institutional organizations in funding turnarounds.[27][28][29] The firm's current focus is the manufacturing and technology industry, aiming to revitalize American manufacturing companies, create jobs, and contribute to rebuilding American industry.[30][31][32]

Personal life

Velazquez resides primarily in New York City, but frequently travels to Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia for his manufacturing business interests. He is an active fitness enthusiast, engaging in daily bodybuilding and athletic training.

Politics

A Republican, he has supported George W. Bush, John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Donald Trump.[citation needed]

Charitable contributions

Velazquez supports various animal and children's causes, either through donations or volunteer time. He actively participates in efforts against dog fighting in the United States and publicly advocates for these issues on various platforms.

Social media

Velazquez is active on social media platforms like Twitter,[33] Facebook,[34] and Instagram.[35]

References

  1. ↑ "WEAPONS OF VIRTUE : ARMA:SANCTIMONIA Comic Book and Film Series". www.weaponsofvirtue.com. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  2. ↑ "The UCW Magazine". www.ucwmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  3. ↑ "Money Never Sleeps Radio Show". www.moneyneversleepsradio.com. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  4. ↑ "International Sports Hall of Fame". International Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  5. ↑ Archer, Jeff (1998). Theater in a Squared Circle: The Mystique of Professional Wrestling. White-Boucke Pub. p. 98. ISBN 978-1888580068. Search this book on
  6. ↑ Hart, Bruce (2011). Straight From the Hart. ECW Press. p. 55. ISBN 978-1-55022-939-4. Search this book on
  7. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Falcon Coperis « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  8. ↑ "Pro Fight DB".
  9. ↑ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  10. ↑ "Stampede stars remember Tiger Khan". canoe.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  11. ↑ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  12. ↑ Saalbach, Axel. "Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  13. ↑ "Former Pro Wrestling Champion Inducted Into Martial Arts Hall Of Fame". PRWeb. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  14. ↑ "Hawaii Martial Arts News & Rumors - This page is dedicated to Hawaii specific Martial Arts News & Rumors". www.onzuka.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  15. ↑ "Tatanka". TUP Wrestling Forum. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  16. ↑ "July Update: I'll Guggenheim Your Draper – BORBAY". Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  17. ↑ "Demond Wilson Talks With The UCW Radio Show [Archive] - Sitcoms Online Message Boards - Forums". www.sitcomsonline.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  18. ↑ metacafe.com. "PB Cover Model Lana Tailor on the UCW Radio Show". Metacafe. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  19. ↑ "UK Singer/Songwriter Tara London Joins UCW Radio For A One on One". PRLog. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  20. ↑ "Alexx Calise". Alexx Calise. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  21. ↑ "Female Martial Arts Icon Christine Bannon Rodrigues Has One On One With UCW Radio". pomnews.net. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  22. ↑ "Reality Show Star Ashley From Bret Michaels "Rock Of Love Bus" Joins UCW Radio For Some One On One". pomnews.net. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  23. ↑ "Kent Speakman - Publicity - www.imdb.me/kentspeakman". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  24. ↑ "Money Never Sleeps Radio Show by Louis Velazquez on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  25. ↑ "WWE Legend Bruno Sammartino speaks with Louis Velazquez". Vimeo. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  26. ↑ "Action Film Director Art Camacho speaks with Louis Velazquez - Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 2014-08-01. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  27. ↑ Radomsky, Rosalie R. (2015-08-25). "Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  28. ↑ "Fames Chocolate: Williamsburg - Real Estate Deals | Crain's New York Business". Crain's New York Business. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  29. ↑ "Falcon Global Acquisitions | Falcon Global Acquisitions works with commercial real estate and commodity clients worldwide". www.falconglobalacquisitions.com. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  30. ↑ team, The Top States (2015-06-24). "A rundown of 2015's Top States for Business". CNBC. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  31. ↑ "Louis Velazquez: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  32. ↑ "Louis Velazquez - Managing Partner @ Falcon Global Acquisitions | crunchbase". www.crunchbase.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  33. ↑ "Louis Velazquez (@louisvelazquez) | Twitter". www.twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  34. ↑ "Louis Velazquez | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  35. ↑ "Louis Velazquez (@louisvelazquez) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2016-12-27.

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