Roberto García (Mexican boxer)

Roberto García (born March 26, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer.[1]

Roberto García
Born (1980-03-26) March 26, 1980 (age 44)
NationalityMexican
Other namesLa Amenaza
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (181 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins46
Wins by KO29
Losses5
Draws0
No contests1

Early life edit

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.[citation needed]

Amateur career edit

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 edit

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!"[citation needed]

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 edit

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 edit

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.[citation needed]

Professional boxing record edit

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
Win 44-5   Juan Carlos Rojas Sanchez KO 3 (6) 2021-03-27   Colonia Uniones, Matamoros
Win 43-5   Erik Mireles Velazquez KO 2 (8) 2020-12-12   Gimnasio Aguirre, Reynosa
Loss 42-5   Liam Smith UD 10 2019-12-20   Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 42-4   Juan Jose Francisco Marquez Solano KO 6 2018-08-16   Liga Municipal De Baseball, Matamoros
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
Win 39-3   Ulises Jimenez KO 4 (8) 2016-09-24   Boggus Ford Center, Pharr, Texas
Win 38-3   Santos Benavides UD 6 2016-04-23   Events Center, Pharr
Win 37-3   James Stevenson UD 8 2015-04-24   UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
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
Win 34-3   Norberto Gonzalez SD 10 2014-02-07   UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Win 33-3   Larry Smith UD 6 2013-11-02   State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas
Win 32-3   Miguel Angel Munguia KO 2 (2:34) 2013-08-16   Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas,USA
Win 31-3   Antwone Smith UD 10 2012-03-23   Convention Center, Pharr, Texas, USA
Win 30-3   Calvin Odom UD 8 2011-05-06   Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, USA
Win 29-3   Jose Flores UD 8 2011-03-25   Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USA
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
Win 27-2   Santiago Icabalceta TKO 2(12) 2009-09-19   Geko Plaza Real Cariari, Desamparados, Costa Rica
Win 26-2   Wilmer Hernandez RTD 7(:10) 2009-05-16   Gecko Tower, Mall Real Cariari, Costa Rica
Win 25-2   Humberto Aranda TKO 10 2008-12-05   Gimnasio de la Villa Olímpica, Desamparados, Costa Rica
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
Win 23-2   Carson Jones UD 10 2007-06-08   Livestock Showground, Mercedes, Texas, United States
Win 22-2   Mikel Williams KO 3(2:04) 2006-12-09   Greg’s Ballroom, Mission, Texas, United States
Win 21-2   Homer Gibbins TKO 3(2:04) 2006-09-30   Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States
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
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   Ian MacKillop SD 8 2004-04-24   Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United States
Win 15-1   Walter Herrera TKO 1(1:56) 2004-02-19   Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 14-1   Darien Ford TKO 4(2:05) 2003-12-12   Rio Grande Valley Speedway, McAllen, Texas, United States
Loss 13-1   Calvin Odom UD 8 2003-04-29   La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 13-0   Abel Hernandez KO 2(1:55) 2003-01-30   La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 12-0   Danny Reyes KO 1(1:02) 2002-11-21   La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 11-0   Damone Wright UD 4 2002-10-19   Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United States
Win 10-0   Edson Madrid UD 6 2002-07-12   La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 9-0   Anthony Wilson UD 6 2002-04-19   Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States
Win 8-0   Jesus Pena TKO 3(0:10) 2001-12-07   La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 7-0   Eloy Suarez TKO 4(0:10) 2001-10-25   La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 6-0   Leonel Ramos TKO 2 2001-06-29   Mexico
Win 5-0   Evaristo Rivera TKO 2 2001-06-01   Mexico
Win 4-0   Jesus Pena KO 2 2001-04-27   Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Win 3-0   Ruben Garcia UD 4 2001-04-12   Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, United States
Win 2-0   Armando Lopez KO 2 2001-02-23   Diaz Ordaz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Win 1-0   Norberto Flores KO 1 2001-01-26   Mexico

References edit

  1. ^ Antonio Margarito - Roberto García Press Conference Photos, eastsideboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Antonio Margarito vs Roberto García, doghouseboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
  3. ^ "Roberto García Is Ready for Antonio Margarito, 411MANIA.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
  4. ^ Venue announced, tickets on sale for first PBC on Spike card, premierboxingchampions.com; accessed January 29, 2016.

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