Eduardo Ray Márquez López (born February 5, 1976) is a Nicaraguan former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2010. He held the WBO minimumweight title in 2003.

Eduardo Ray Márquez
Born
Eduardo Ray Márquez López

(1976-02-05) February 5, 1976 (age 48)
Managua, Nicaragua
NationalityNicaraguan
Other namesEl Faraon
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3+12 in (161 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins18
Wins by KO13
Losses9
Draws1
No contests2

Professional career edit

Marquez turned professional in 1996 & amassed a record of 17-5-1 (1 NC) before beating WBO minimumweight champion Jorge Mata & winning the world title. His reign would last less than six weeks before losing the title to Puerto Rican contender Iván Calderón.[1]

Professional boxing record edit

30 fights 18 wins 9 losses
By knockout 13 4
By decision 5 5
Draws 1
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Loss 18–9–1 (2) Elvis Guillen TKO 2 (8) 2010-12-04 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
29 Loss 18–8–1 (2) Carlos Fajardo TKO 3 (10) 2004-09-17 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
28 Loss 18–7–1 (2) Roberto Vásquez TKO 2 (12) 2003-10-03 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama For WBC Latino light flyweight title
27 Loss 18–6–1 (2) Iván Calderón TD 9 (12) 2003-05-03 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBO mini flyweight title
26 Win 18–5–1 (2) Jorge Mata KO 11 (12) 2003-03-28 Raimundo Saporta Pavilion, Madrid, Spain Won WBO mini flyweight title
25 Draw 17–5–1 (2) Lee Sandoval PTS 10 (10) 2002-10-19 Santa Ana, El Salvador
24 Win 17–5 (2) Jose Martinez UD 10 (10) 2002-07-27 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
23 Loss 16–5 (2) Lee Sandoval KO 10 (12) 2002-05-25 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
22 Loss 16–4 (2) Carlos Fajardo UD 8 (8) 2002-02-23 Estudios del Canal 6, Managua, Nicaragua
21 NC 16–3 (2) Carlos Fajardo NC 3 (8) 2001-12-15 Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
20 Win 16–3 (1) Pedro Blandon KO 7 (10) 2001-08-11 Parque de Ferias Expica, Managua, Nicaragua
19 Loss 15–3 (1) Oscar Murillo UD 10 (10) 2001-06-30 Managua, Nicaragua
18 Win 15–2 (1) Javier Medina TKO 2 (10) 2001-01-13 Gimnasio Ajax Delgado, Managua, Nicaragua
17 Win 14–2 (1) Royers Vasquez UD 10 (10) 2000-12-14 Managua, Nicaragua
16 Win 13–2 (1) Oscar Murillo SD 10 (10) 2000-10-28 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
15 Win 12–2 (1) Vidal Cerna UD 10 (10) 2000-03-30 Managua, Nicaragua
14 Loss 11–2 (1) Juan Francisco Centeno SD 12 (12) 2000-03-11 Gimnasio Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
13 Loss 11–1 (1) Lee Sandoval MD 12 (12) 1999-10-30 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
12 Win 11–0 (1) Royers Vasquez TKO 11 (12) 1999-08-14 Managua, Nicaragua
11 Win 10–0 (1) Vidal Cerna KO 3 (10) 1999-05-16 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
10 Win 9–0 (1) Leandro Mendoza KO 9 (10) 1999-01-06 Managua, Nicaragua
9 Win 8–0 (1) Leandro Mendoza KO 3 (6) 1998-09-14 Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua
8 Win 7–0 (1) Lee Sandoval TKO 6 (10) 1998-07-03 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
7 Win 6–0 (1) Ramon Estrada TKO 7 (8) 1998-05-16 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
6 Win 5–0 (1) Pedro Ocon TKO 4 (10) 1998-03-13 Managua, Nicaragua
5 Win 4–0 (1) Javier Medina PTS 10 (10) 1998-01-31 Managua, Nicaragua
4 Win 3–0 (1) Ernesto Ruiz TKO 2 (?) 1998-01-06 Managua, Nicaragua
3 Win 2–0 (1) Pedro Ocon TKO 2 (?) 1997-11-28 Managua, Nicaragua
2 Win 1–0 (1) Carlos Lopez TKO 5 (8) 1996-05-04 Juigalpa, Nicaragua
1 NC 0–0 (1) Oscar Guido NC 6 (6) 1996-03-14 Leon, Nicaragua

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Ivan 'Iron Boy' Calderon retires". ESPN. 29 October 2012. Retrieved 2023-06-20.

External links edit

Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO mini-flyweight champion
March 28, 2003 – May 3, 2003
Succeeded by