Boudouani turned professional in 1989 and had two early victories over future titlist Javier Castillejo prior to capturing the WBA Light Middleweight Title by defeating Julio César Vásquez by fifth-round KO.
Boudouani started his professional boxing career in 1989, achieved early victories over future champion Javier Castillejo, and then won the WBA Light Middleweight title by defeating Julio César Vásquez via knockout in the fifth round.