Mauricio Martínez (boxer)

Mauricio Martínez Aguirre (born May 20, 1975 in Colón ) is a former Panamanian bantamweight boxer .

Mauricio Martinez
Statistics
Real nameMauricio Martinez Aguirre
Nickname(s)Nañara / Cry Baby
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
NationalityPanamanian
Born (1975-05-20) May 20, 1975
Colón, Panama
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins36
Wins by KO24
Losses14
Draws1
No contests0

Boxing career

In 1995 Martínez successfully started his professional career. On September 4, 2000, he boxed against Lester Fuentes for the vacant WBO world title and won by 5th round knockout. He made only one defence of his belt against Esham Pickering before losing the title to Mexican boxer Cruz Carbajal. He lost 6 of his last 7 fights and ended up retiring in 2012.

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