Roberto García (Mexican boxer)
Roberto García (born March 26, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer.[1]
| Roberto García | |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | La Amenaza |
| Weight(s) | Light Middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (181 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (189 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | March 26, 1980 Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 50 |
| Wins | 46 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Early life
García moved to Houston, Texas at an early age. It was in Houston that García began to box. His father turned his home into a gym where he trained, and he began boxing at the age of 16. In his junior year in high school he was challenged by a local Boys and Girls Club Champion at school. "My very first sparring session ended really quick. It was over in the beginning round. Right when I punched him on the nose he quit, I'm it pretty sure it was broken", García was quoted as saying. The local boxing coach spoke to him after the sparring session and convinced him to begin boxing.[2]
During the next three years, García won three consecutive Rio Grande Valley Golden Gloves Championships. He set his sights on the pro ranks. He left home to train in Reynosa, Mexico. García, after a few amateur bouts he knew he would want to turn pro.
Amateur career
On his first Tamamulipas Regional Championship Tournament, García won the first 2 bouts by knockout. In the finals he met last years champion, in what was considered as the fight of the Tamamulipas Regional Championship. García won in a close decision, ending his amateur career with a record of 23 wins and 3 loss (17 KOs).
Pro career
García drew attention in boxing by winning 8 fights, 7 by KO in his first year as a pro. Signing a professional contract he began fighting on more exciting undercards, several televised by Telefutura and NBC. "Fighting on the cards of boxing stars makes me work harder", García said, "because I want to be where they are. I want to be a World Champion!"
Suffering a loss in April 2003 to Calvin Odem, García parted ways with his trainer and found Nelson Fernandez, manager of former WBA Welterweight Champion Andrew Lewis.
Latin Fury 14
García worked with Freddie Roach and Eric Brown in preparation for his fight on the Latin Fury card which was highlighted by Garcia taking on three-time world welterweight champion Antonio Margarito from Aguascalientes, Mexico. On May 8, 2010, García lost a bout with America's Antonio Margarito at La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico. Jorge Solis and Jose Benavidez were also featured on the card.[3]
Premier Boxing Champions
García was set to appear in the first Premier Boxing Champions on NBC against Errol Spence, Jr. on June 20, 2015. Garcia completely failed to make weight and the fight was called off. Garcia was said to have been ordering tacos and cheeseburgers from room service the week of the fight. The fight was to take place at MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4] García backed out of the fight three days before the card due to weight issues. He was replaced by Phil LoGreco.
Professional boxing record
| Result | Rec. | Opponent | Type | Rd, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 46-5 |  Edward Ulloa Diaz |
TKO | 8 (10) | 2022-12-03 |  Hynes Event Center, Mercedes, Texas |
Won vacant IBA Intercontinental middleweight title |
| Win | 45-5 |  Jesus Angulo Leija |
KO | 1 (6) | 2022-09-03 | Amigoland Convention Center, Brownsville, Texas |
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| Win | 44-5 | Juan Carlos Rojas Sanchez |
KO | 3 (6) | 2021-03-27 | Colonia Uniones, Matamoros |
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| Win | 43-5 | Erik Mireles Velazquez |
KO | 2 (8) | 2020-12-12 | Gimnasio Aguirre, Reynosa |
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| Loss | 42-5 |  Liam Smith |
UD | 10 | 2019-12-20 | Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona |
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| Win | 42-4 | Juan Jose Francisco Marquez Solano |
KO | 6 | 2018-08-16 | Liga Municipal De Baseball, Matamoros |
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| Loss | 41-4 | Martin Murray |
UD | 12 | 2018-06-23 | O2 Arena, Greenwich |
Lost WBC Silver middleweight title. |
| Win | 41-3 | Omar Chavez |
UD | 10 | 2017-08-12 | Gimnasio Nuevo León Unido, Monterrey |
Won vacant WBC Silver middleweight title. |
| Win | 40-3 | Nestor Fernando Garcia |
UD | 8 | 2017-05-13 | Arena Oasis, Cancun |
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| Win | 39-3 | Ulises Jimenez |
KO | 4 (8) | 2016-09-24 | Boggus Ford Center, Pharr, Texas |
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| Win | 38-3 |  Santos Benavides |
UD | 6 | 2016-04-23 | Events Center, Pharr |
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| Win | 37-3 | James Stevenson |
UD | 8 | 2015-04-24 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois |
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| Win | 36-3 |  Breidis Prescott |
UD | 10 | 2014-07-25 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois |
|
| Win | 35-3 | Victor Cayo |
TKO | 6 (10) | 2014-05-01 | Hialeah Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida |
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| Win | 34-3 | Norberto Gonzalez |
SD | 10 | 2014-02-07 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois |
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| Win | 33-3 | Larry Smith |
UD | 6 | 2013-11-02 | State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas |
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| Win | 32-3 | Miguel Angel Munguia |
KO | 2 (2:34) | 2013-08-16 | Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas,USA |
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| Win | 31-3 | Antwone Smith |
UD | 10 | 2012-03-23 | Convention Center, Pharr, Texas, USA |
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| Win | 30-3 | Calvin Odom |
UD | 8 | 2011-05-06 | Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, USA |
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| Win | 29-3 | Jose Flores |
UD | 8 | 2011-03-25 | Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USA |
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| Loss | 28-3 | Antonio Margarito |
UD | 10 | 2010-05-8 | La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico |
vacant WBC International might middleweight title |
| Win | 28-2 |  Jose Medina |
TKO | 3(2:58) | 2010-03-05 | Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 27-2 | Santiago Icabalceta |
TKO | 2(12) | 2009-09-19 |  Geko Plaza Real Cariari, Desamparados, Costa Rica |
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| Win | 26-2 | Wilmer Hernandez |
RTD | 7(:10) | 2009-05-16 | Gecko Tower, Mall Real Cariari, Costa Rica |
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| Win | 25-2 | Humberto Aranda |
TKO | 10 | 2008-12-05 | Gimnasio de la Villa Olímpica, Desamparados, Costa Rica |
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| N/C| | 24-2 (1) | Freddy Hernandez |
N/C | 3 (12) | 2007-11-30 | Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, United States |
Vacant IBA welterweight title |
| Win | 24-2 | Vance Garvey |
UD | 8 | 2007-09-08 | Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 23-2 | Carson Jones |
UD | 10 | 2007-06-08 | Livestock Showground, Mercedes, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 22-2 | Mikel Williams |
KO | 3(2:04) | 2006-12-09 | Greg’s Ballroom, Mission, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 21-2 | Homer Gibbins |
TKO | 3(2:04) | 2006-09-30 | Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 20-2 | Juan Carlos Rubio |
UD | 12 | 2006-03-10 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
Continental Americas IBA Intercontinental welterweight title |
| Win | 19-2 | Enrico Lane |
TKO | 6(1:45) | 2005-11-18 | Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 18-2 | Jose Medina |
TKO | 3(2:59) | 2005-08-25 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
Interim WBC CABOFE welterweight title |
| Win | 17-2 | Ramon Gomez |
KO | 1(1:53) | 2005-02-26 | Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States |
USA Texas State welterweight title |
| Win | 16-2 | Chance Leggett |
TKO | 5(0:10) | 2004-12-17 | Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States |
Miller Light Texas State light middleweight title |
| Loss | 15-2 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Ian MacKillop |
SD | 8 | 2004-04-24 | Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 15-1 | Walter Herrera |
TKO | 1(1:56) | 2004-02-19 | Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 14-1 | Darien Ford |
TKO | 4(2:05) | 2003-12-12 | Rio Grande Valley Speedway, McAllen, Texas, United States |
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| Loss | 13-1 | Calvin Odom |
UD | 8 | 2003-04-29 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 13-0 | Abel Hernandez |
KO | 2(1:55) | 2003-01-30 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 12-0 | Danny Reyes |
KO | 1(1:02) | 2002-11-21 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 11-0 | Damone Wright |
UD | 4 | 2002-10-19 | Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 10-0 | Edson Madrid |
UD | 6 | 2002-07-12 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 9-0 | Anthony Wilson |
UD | 6 | 2002-04-19 | Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 8-0 | Jesus Pena |
TKO | 3(0:10) | 2001-12-07 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 7-0 | Eloy Suarez |
TKO | 4(0:10) | 2001-10-25 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 6-0 | Leonel Ramos |
TKO | 2 | 2001-06-29 | Mexico |
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| Win | 5-0 | Evaristo Rivera |
TKO | 2 | 2001-06-01 | Mexico |
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| Win | 4-0 | Jesus Pena |
KO | 2 | 2001-04-27 | Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
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| Win | 3-0 | Ruben Garcia |
UD | 4 | 2001-04-12 | Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, United States |
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| Win | 2-0 | Armando Lopez |
KO | 2 | 2001-02-23 | Diaz Ordaz, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
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| Win | 1-0 | Norberto Flores |
KO | 1 | 2001-01-26 | Mexico |
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References
- Antonio Margarito - Roberto García Press Conference Photos, eastsideboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
- Antonio Margarito vs Roberto García, doghouseboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
- "Roberto García Is Ready for Antonio Margarito, 411MANIA.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
- Venue announced, tickets on sale for first PBC on Spike card, premierboxingchampions.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
External links
- Boxing record for Roberto García from BoxRec (registration required)
- Roberto García fighter profile, premierboxingchampions.com; accessed January 29, 2016.