Miguel Marriaga (boxer)

Miguel Ángel Marriaga (born 31 October 1986) is a Colombian professional boxer who became the WBC Continental Americas champion in his twelfth match.

Miguel Marriaga
Born
Miguel Ángel Marriaga

(1986-10-31) 31 October 1986 (age 37)
NationalityColombian
Other namesThe Scorpion
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Reach170 cm (67 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins30
Wins by KO26
Losses7

Marriaga challenged for major world titles on three occasions. In June 2015 he dropped a unanimous 12-round decision against Nicholas Walters for the WBA (Super) featherweight title.[1] In April 2017 he suffered the defeat by UD against Óscar Valdez for the WBO featherweight belt.[2] In August 2017 he challenged for the WBO junior lightweight belt against Vasiliy Lomachenko but lost via a seventh-round retirement.[3] Between his first and second title attempts, he won the vacant NABO featherweight title.

Professional boxing record edit

36 fights 30 wins 6 losses
By knockout 26 1
By decision 4 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 30–6   Michael Conlan UD 10 6 Aug 2022   SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
35 Loss 30–5   Eduardo Ramirez UD 10 5 Dec 2021   Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
34 Win 30–4   Jorge Garcia Jimenez TKO 6 (10), 2:36 30 Apr 2021   FIT Center, Mexico City, Mexico Won vacant WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
33 Loss 29–4   Joet Gonzalez UD 10 12 Sep 2020   MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBO International featherweight title
32 Win 29–3   Alfredo Mejia Vargas KO 6 (8), 1:01 7 Dec 2019   Auditorio GNP Seguros, Puebla, Mexico
31 Win 28–3   Ruben Cervera RTD 3 (8), 3:00 11 May 2019   Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
30 Win 27–3   Jose Estrella KO 4 (10), 2:43 3 Nov 2018   Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
29 Win 26–3   Derlinson Buriel KO 4 (10), 2:44 12 May 2018   Plaza de la Aduana, Cartagena, Colombia
28 Loss 25–3   Vasiliy Lomachenko RTD 7 (12), 3:00 5 Aug 2017   Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For WBO junior lightweight title
27 Loss 25–2   Óscar Valdez UD 12 22 Apr 2017   StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. For WBO featherweight title
26 Win 25–1   Eduardo Montoya KO 3 (12), 2:26 16 Dec 2016   Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia Retained WBO–NABO featherweight title
25 Win 24–1   Guy Robb TKO 6 (10), 2:06 27 Aug 2016   Churchill County Fairgrounds, Fallon, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBONABO featherweight title
24 Win 23–1   Adones Aguelo UD 8 12 Mar 2016   Marriott Convention Center, Burbank, California, U.S.
23 Win 22–1   Luis Zambrano KO 3 (8), 1:15 18 Dec 2015   Parque de Canaporte, Cartagena, Colombia
22 Win 21–1   Guillermo Avila UD 8 7 Nov 2015   Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21 Loss 20–1   Nicholas Walters UD 12 13 Jun 2015   Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. For WBA (Super) featherweight title
20 Win 20–0   Carlos Perez TKO 3 (9), 1:03 19 Dec 2014   Coliseo Farid Arana Delgadillo, Magangue, Colombia
19 Win 19–0   Christopher Martin KO 6 (8), 2:30 1 Oct 2014   Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
18 Win 18–0   Marcos Cardenas KO 8 (10), 2:25 17 May 2014   Coliseo Luis Yarzagaray Cogollo, Arjona, Colombia
17 Win 17–0   Mario Antonio Macias TKO 3 (10) 19 Oct 2013   Jose Cuervo Salon, Mexico City, Mexico
16 Win 16–0   Jesus Galicia UD 12 17 Aug 2013   Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
15 win 15–0   Iwier Henriquez TKO 3 (10), 1:43 31 May 2013   Coliseo El Cangrejo, San Antero, Colombia
14 Win 14–0   Yenrry Bermudez KO 2 (10), 2:23 21 Dec 2012   Teledique Studios, Arjona, Colombia
13 win 13–0   Elvis Garcia KO 3 (8), 2:55 19 Oct 2012   Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
12 Win 12–   Alejandro Delgado TKO 9 (12), 0:51 14 Jul 2012   Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
11 Win 11–0   Josue Veraza TKO 3 (8), 2:03 18 Nov 2011   Jose Cuervo Salon, Mexico City, Mexico
10 Win 10–0   Benjamin Rivas KO 1 (8), 2:25 25 Mar 2011   Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
9 Win 9–0   Wegner Ortega KO 4 (8), 1:55 5 Feb 2011   Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
8 Win 8–0   Elvis Morelos KO 4 (8), 2:18 27 Dec 2010   Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
7 Win 7–0   Edinson Jimenez UD 8 1 Oct 2010   Cancha El Monumental, Cartagena, Colombia
6 Win 6–0   Rufino Valdez KO 3 (8), 1:15 30 Jul 2010   Cancha El Monumental, Cartagena, Colombia
5 Win 5–0   Victor Peralta TKO 7 (8), 2:55 21 May 2010   Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
4 Win 4–0   Ajenor Cuero KO 1 (4), 1:56 12 Feb 2010   Campito de Bocagrande, Cartagena, Colombia
3 Win 3–0   James Guevara KO 2 (6), 1:16 17 Dec 2009   Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
2 Win 2–0   Jose Gregorio Garcia KO 3 (4), 2:21 2 Jul 2009   Discoteca El Escandalo, Cartagena, Colombia
1 Win 1–0   Cesar Rodriguez TKO 1 (4), 1:59 20 Jun 2009   Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia

References edit

  1. ^ Fischer, Doug (14 June 2015). "Nicholas Walters drops, outpoints Miguel Marriaga". The Ring. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Valdez (22-0) decisions Marriaga, retains title". ESPN.com. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. ^ Mazique, Brian. "Vasyl Lomachenko Vs. Miguel Marriaga Results: Twitter Reaction And Analysis". Forbes. Retrieved 6 August 2022.

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