Francisco Fonseca (boxer)

Francisco Hernan Fonseca Lira (born 24 March 1994) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer. He has challenged twice for the IBF super featherweight title in 2017 and 2018.

This article is about the Nicaraguan boxer. For the Mexican footballer, see Francisco Fonseca.

Francisco Fonseca
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
Reach69+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Nationality
BornFrancisco Hernan Fonseca Lira
(1994-03-24) 24 March 1994
El Rama, Nicaragua
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins31
Wins by KO25
Losses4
Draws2

Professional career

Fonseca turned professional in December 2013 in San Jose, Costa Rica. On his debut as a professional, Fonseca faced Eduardo Urbina. The match ended in a draw.[1]

Fonseca fought on the undercard in a super featherweight bout with undefeated IBF champion Gervonta Davis on the 26 August 2017 mega fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor.[2] Davis failed to make weight, therefore the fight continued without the belt on the line for Davis.[3] Fonseca lost the fight via eighth-round knockout, the first loss of his professional career.[4]

On 15 December 2018, Fonseca made his second challenge for the IBF super featherweight title, now held by Tevin Farmer, on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Rocky Fielding. Fonseca was once against unsuccessful, losing by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 117–111 in favor of Farmer.[5]

On 16 November 2019, Fonseca travelled to London, England to face Alex Dilmaghani for the vacant IBO super featherweight title. After the 12 rounds, the bout ended in a majority draw, meaning that neither fighter won the IBO title.[6]

In his following fight, Fonseca faced undefeated prospect Ryan García at the Honda Center, California on 14 February 2020. Fonseca suffered the second knockout defeat of his career, after being knocked out by García in just 80 seconds of the first round.[7]

Professional boxing record
36 fights 31 wins 3 losses
By knockout 25 2
By decision 6 1
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Win 31–3–2 Billel Dib TKO 2 (12) 9 Dec 2022 Whitlam Leisure Centre, Liverpool, Australia Won vacant IBF International super featherweight title
35 Win 30–3–2 Andres Tapia TKO 2 (10), 2:13 1 May 2022 Polideportivo Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua Retained WBA Fedelatin super featherweight title
34 Win 29–3–2 Franco Gutierrez KO 2 (10), 1:39 29 Jan 2022 Polideportivo Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua Won vacant WBA Fedelatin super featherweight title
33 Win 28–3–2 Robin Zamora KO 8 (11), 1:00 30 Apr 2021 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua For vacant WBA Fedelatin super featherweight title
32 Win 27–3–2 Lesther Lara KO 2 (8), 2:00 18 Sep 2020 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
31 Win 26–3–2 Eusebio Osejo KO 1 (8), 2:28 8 Aug 2020 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
30 Loss 25–3–2 Ryan Garcia KO 1 (12), 1:20 14 Feb 2020 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, US For WBC Silver lightweight title
29 Draw 25–2–2 Alex Dilmaghani MD 12 16 Nov 2019 York Hall, London, England For vacant IBO super featherweight title
28 Win 25–2–1 David Bency TKO 7 (8), 2:50 13 Jul 2019 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
27 Win 24–2–1 Robin Zamora RTD 5 (8), 3:00 16 Mar 2019 Centro Mil Colores, Managua, Nicaragua
26 Win 23–2–1 Stanley Mendez TKO 1 (10), 2:08 2 Feb 2019 BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica
25 Loss 22–2–1 Tevin Farmer UD 12 15 Dec 2018 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York US For IBF super featherweight title
24 Win 22–1–1 Sandro Hernandez TKO 5 (10), 1:50 23 Aug 2018 Fantastic Casino de Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama Retained WBO Latino super featherweight title
23 Win 21–1–1 Daniel Miranda TKO 5 (12), 2:18 14 Dec 2017 Fantastic Casino de Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama Won vacant WBO Latino super featherweight title
22 Win 20–1–1 Joel Blanco TKO 3 (6), 1:45 24 Oct 2017 Fantastic Casino de Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama
21 Loss 19–1–1 Gervonta Davis KO 8 (12), 0:39 26 Aug 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US For vacant IBF super featherweight title
20 Win 19–0–1 Eliecer Lanzas KO 3 31 Mar 2017 Parque Central, San Jose, Costa Rica
19 Win 18–0–1 Miguel Corea KO 3 14 Oct 2016 Gimnasio Shidokan Fitness, San Jose, Costa Rica
18 Win 17–0–1 Luis Gonzalez KO 4 19 Aug 2016 Gimnasio Shidokan Fitness, San Jose, Costa Rica
17 Win 16–0–1 Azael Gonzalez RTD 5 28 May 2016 Gimnasio Shidokan Fitness, San Jose, Costa Rica
16 Win 15–0–1 Eliecer Lanzas TKO 8 16 Apr 2016 Gimnasio Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
15 Win 14–0–1 Marcio Soza UD 8 15 Jan 2016 San Salvador, El Salvador
14 Win 13–0–1 Moises Castro KO 4 19 Dec 2015 San Jose, Costa Rica
13 Win 12–0–1 Jorge Luis Munguia KO 6 28 Nov 2015 Alajuela, Costa Rica
12 Win 11–0–1 Edwin Tellez KO 2 17 Oct 2015 Liberia, Costa Rica
11 Win 10–0–1 Danny Erazo UD 6 1 Aug 2015 Alajuela, Costa Rica
10 Win 9–0–1 Carlos Rivas UD 6 13 Jun 2015 Alajuela, Costa Rica
9 Win 8–0–1 Lenin Tellez KO 2 18 Apr 2015 Alajuela, Costa Rica
8 Win 7–0–1 Carlos Rivas UD 6 14 Mar 2015 Alajuela, Costa Rica
7 Win 6–0–1 Carlos Aguilera TKO 6 28 Feb 2015 Alajuela, Costa Rica
6 Win 5–0–1 Carlos Aguilera UD 4 18 Oct 2014 Alajuela, Costa Rica
5 Win 4–0–1 Julio Delgado TKO 2 26 Jul 2014 Alajuela, Costa Rica
4 Win 3–0–1 Eduardo Urbina TKO 2 14 Jun 2014 Alajuela, Costa Rica
3 Win 2–0–1 Brayan Suazo KO 3 9 Mar 2014 San Jose, Costa Rica
2 Win 1–0–1 Reyner Araya KO 1 26 Jan 2014 San Jose, Costa Rica
1 Draw 0–0–1 Eduardo Urbina MD 4 21 Dec 2013 San Jose, Costa Rica

References
  1. "BoxRec: Francisco Fonseca". boxrec.com. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  2. Rafael, Dan (25 August 2017). "Floyd guaranteed $100M, Conor at least $30M". ESPN. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  3. "Davis misses weight cut ahead of Mayweather vs McGregor undercard bout". Independent.co.uk. 26 August 2017.
  4. "Gervonta Davis stops Francisco Fonseca on Mayweather-McGregor card". The Ring. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  5. "Canelo vs Fielding: Tevin Farmer dominates Francisco Fonseca to defend IBF world title in New York". Sky Sports. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  6. "Boxing results – Alex Dilmaghani and Francisco Fonseca battle to a thrilling draw inside York Hall – Boxing News". boxingnewsonline.net. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  7. "Ryan Garcia violently knocks out Francisco Fonseca in 80 seconds | DAZN News US". DAZN. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
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