Enrique Andrade Ornelas (born September 17, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer. A two-time world title challenger, Ornelas challenged for the WBO super middleweight title in 2010, as well as the WBA light heavyweight title in 2012.
Enrique Ornelas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Enrique Andrade Ornelas September 17, 1980 Jesús del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 9 |
Background edit
Born in Jesús del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico, Ornelas is the younger brother of super middleweight contender Librado Andrade.[1][2]
Career edit
Ornelas began his professional career on 16 October 1999, beating previously unbeaten Rigoberto Placencia on points over four rounds at the Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California].[3]
Ornelas vs. Hopkins edit
On December 2, 2009, Ornelas fought Bernard Hopkins through 12-rounds but lost a unanimous decision. The bout took place in the light heavyweight division and Ornelas had never fought that high up in weight before.[4]
First title shot edit
Ornelas went to Montreal for his first shot at a world title as he faced WBO champion Robert Stieglitz set for November 20.[when?] Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas' half-brother Librado Andrade in 2008 and he made the third defense of the WBO crown.[5]
He now makes his home in La Habra, California.
Professional boxing record edit
References edit
- ^ "Brothers Enrique Ornelas And Librado Andrade Would Fight Each Other -- Boxing FanHouse". boxing.fanhouse.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010.
- ^ "BraggingRightsCorner.com - "Meet the Bash Brothers: Librado Andrade and Enrique Ornelas"... By Tom Dickey". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
- ^ Boxrec. "Enrique Ornelas". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
- ^ "Hopkins beats Ornelas by unanimous decision". December 3, 2009.
- ^ "Boxing - Ornelas to challenge Stieglitz". Archived from the original on September 4, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ "Enrique Ornelas - Boxer". Archived from the original on June 16, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
External links edit
- Official website
- Boxing record for Enrique Ornelas from BoxRec (registration required)