In September 1979, Herrera won the Yucatán State flyweight title by stopping veteran Marco Antonio Benitez in the tenth round.
WBA flyweight title On September 26, 1981, Herrera won the
WBA flyweight title by upsetting Panamanian
Luis Ibarra via an eleventh round T.K.O. in
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. He defended the title once against Venezuelan Betulio Gonzalez, before losing it to
Santos Laciar, who beat him twice. The first time by thirteenth round knockout in Merida and the second time by fifteen round decision at
Italy. ==Professional boxing record==