Juan Nazario

Juan Nazario (born September 27, 1963 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) is a former professional boxer. During his career, which lasted from 1982 to 1993, Nazario won the WBA world lightweight title. His first world title challenge came in 1987 when he fought fellow Puerto Rican Edwin Rosario for the WBA belt, Rosario won the fight by an eighth round knockout. Nazario and Rosario fought a rematch in 1990, once again for the WBA title. Nazario was able to reverse the result of the first fight by beating Rosario in the eighth round to become champion. In his first defense Nazario challenged Pernell Whitaker for the undisputed title. Whitaker won the fight in the first round and Nazario never fought for a world title again. Nazario fought for a final time on July 10, 1993, beating Angel Cordova by unanimous decision.

Juan Nazario
Statistics
Real nameJuan Nazario
Weight(s)Lightweight
NationalityPuerto Rico Puerto Rican
Born (1963-09-27) 27 September 1963
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins25
Wins by KO17
Losses4

Professional boxing record

29 fights 25 wins 4 losses
By knockout 17 3
By decision 8 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
29 Win 25–4 Angel Cordova UD 10 Jul 10, 1993 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
28 Loss 24–4 Silverio Flores KO 2 (12) Dec 9, 1992 San Juan, Puerto Rico For Puerto Rico lightweight title
27 Win 24–3 Kent Hardee KO 1 (?) Sep 4, 1992 Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
26 Win 23–3 Braulio Santiesteban TD 3 (10) Jun 13, 1992 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
25 Loss 22–3 Pernell Whitaker KO 1 (12) Aug 11, 1990 Caesars Tahoe, Outdoor Arena, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBA lightweight title;
For WBC and IBF lightweight titles
24 Win 22–2 Edwin Rosario RTD 8 (12) Apr 4, 1990 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won WBA lightweight title
23 Win 21–2 Higinio DeLeon TKO 3 (10) Oct 21, 1989 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 20–2 William Rojas TKO 6 (10) Jan 20, 1989 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
21 Win 19–2 Billy White TKO 6 (10) Oct 1, 1988 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20 Loss 18–2 Edwin Rosario KO 8 (15) Aug 11, 1987 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. For WBA lightweight title
19 Win 18–1 Jose Mosqueda TKO 4 (10) Sep 26, 1986 Abel Holtz Stadium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 Sam Johnson TKO 3 (?) Aug 23, 1986 Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Geronimo Emilio Luquez MD 10 Jun 28, 1985 Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Rosendo Ramirez TKO 5 (10) Dec 19, 1984 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Versailles Theatre, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Freddy Chumpitaz PTS 10 Sep 14, 1984 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 Carlos Albuerne TKO 10 (?) Jun 20, 1984 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
13 Win 12–1 Jose Vidal Concepcion TKO 9 (12) Mar 17, 1984 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico Won Latin American super featherweight title
12 Win 11–1 Eduardo Prieto KO 9 (10) Feb 3, 1984 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Jose Jimenez KO 5 (?) Sep 11, 1983 Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
10 Win 9–1 Sammy Fuentes KO 5 (?) Aug 18, 1983 Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
9 Win 8–1 Angel Lopez PTS 6 May 1, 1983 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
8 Win 7–1 Sam Johnson TKO 3 (?) Mar 23, 1983 Miami, Florida, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 David Lopez TKO 4 (?) Mar 4, 1983 Willemstad, Curaçao
6 Loss 5–1 Adriano Arreola PTS 6 Oct 2, 1982 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Tom Tripp KO 2 (?) Sep 13, 1982 Oranjestad, Aruba
4 Win 4–0 Rafael Pichardo KO 3 (?) Aug 21, 1982 San Juan, Puerto Rico
3 Win 3–0 Jesus Carlos Velez PTS 4 Jul 24, 1982 San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 Win 2–0 Roberto Ortiz PTS 4 May 8, 1982 San Juan, Puerto Rico
1 Win 1–0 Edgardo Cirino PTS 4 Apr 17, 1982 San Juan, Puerto Rico


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