Antonio DeMarco

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Antonio DeMarco
Born
Antonio de Marco Soto

(1986-01-07) January 7, 1986 (age 38)
NationalityMexican
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins33
Wins by KO24
Losses9
Draws1

Antonio de Marco Soto (born January 7, 1986), best known as Antonio "Tony" DeMarco, is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBC lightweight title from 2011 to 2012. DeMarco is a cousin of former world champion Humberto Soto. [1]

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Professional career

Lightweight

DeMarco claimed an interim belt after he dominated José Alfaro for 10 rounds before a stoppage was called. Demarco won every round before dropping Alfaro three times in the 10th round. Demarco's unbeaten streak is 15-0-1 with 10 knockouts, including 12 consecutive wins, since losing a six-round, majority decision to Anthony Vasquez in February 2006. He lined himself up to face the monster-punching full WBC titlist, Edwin Valero. [2]

DeMarco's first chance at being world champion was unsuccessful after he was stopped by the late Edwin Valero of Venezuela to retain his WBC Lightweight belt. After absorbing 9 rounds of punishment, DeMarco's trainer advised the referee to stop the fight. DeMarco later stated, “I'm a Mexican fighter, I never wanted to quit but my trainer saw that Edwin was just a better fighter.” When the fight ended, Valero was eight points up on the scorecards of all three judges. [3] [4]

DeMarco rebounded with a second-round TKO victory over Daniel Attah. In his following fight, he defeated Reyes Sanchez by unanimous decision to win the WBC Silver Lightweight title.

WBC lightweight champion

On October 15, 2011, DeMarco stopped former two division champion Jorge Linares in the 11th round to claim the vacant WBC Lightweight title.

On September 8, 2012, Demarco stepped into the ring to make his second world title defense against John Molina, Jr. In round 1 DeMarco landed his straight left hand onto Molina's face and sent Molina back. As DeMarco had Molina hurt and up against the ropes, the referee jumped in and called a stop to the bout, only 44 seconds into the fight.

Light welterweight

DeMarco vs. Vargas

On November 22, 2014, Antonio DeMarco attempted to win his third world title in the junior welterweight division. DeMarco faced former olympian and current (Regular) WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Jesse Vargas. This fight took place at The Venetian Macao in Macau, SAR on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri on HBO PPV.

Professional boxing record

43 fights33 wins9 losses
By knockout242
By decision87
By disqualification10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Loss33–9–1Giovani SantillanMD10Jun 16, 2020MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
42Loss33–8–1 Jamal James UD10Jul 13, 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, U.S.
41Loss33–7–1 Maxim Dadashev UD10Oct 20, 2018 Park MGM, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For NABF super lightweight title
40Win33–6–1Eddie RamirezTKO1 (10), 1:56Oct 14, 2017 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
39Win32–6–1Luis SolisUD10Feb 11, 2017Gimnasio Municipal Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Tecate, Mexico
38Loss31–6–1 Omar Figueroa Jr. UD12Dec 12, 2015 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
37Loss31–5–1 Rances Barthelemy UD10Jun 20, 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36Loss31–4–1 Jessie Vargas UD12 Nov 22, 2014 Cotai Arena, Macau, SARFor WBA (Regular) super lightweight title
35Win31–3–1 Lanardo Tyner UD10Aug 23, 2014Campos Deportivos de la Casa Social Cerveceria, Tecate, Mexico
34Win30–3–1Jesus GurrolaTKO2 (10), 2:58Jan 11, 2014Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
33Win29–3–1 Fidel Muñoz TKO5 (10), 1:21Aug 10, 2013 Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
32Loss28–3–1 Adrien Broner TKO8 (12), 1:49Nov 17, 2012 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost WBC lightweight title
31Win28–2–1 John Molina Jr. TKO1 (12), 0:44Sep 8, 2012 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.Retained WBC lightweight title
30Win27–2–1 Miguel Román KO5 (12), 2:59Mar 17, 2012Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC lightweight title
29Win26–2–1 Jorge Linares TKO11 (12), 2:32 Oct 15, 2011 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC lightweight title
28Win25–2–1Reyes SanchezUD12Feb 26, 2011 Eihusen Arena, Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S.Won WBC Silver lightweight title
27Win24–2–1Daniel AttahTKO2 (10), 2:30Jul 17, 2010 Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
26Loss23–2–1 Edwin Valero RTD9 (12), 3:00Feb 6, 2010 Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, MexicoFor WBC lightweight title
25Win23–1–1 José Alfaro TKO10 (12), 2:07Oct 31, 2009 Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC interim lightweight title
24Win22–1–1Anges AdjahoKO9 (12)Jul 11, 2009 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
23Win21–1–1 Almazbek Raiymkulov RTD9 (12), 3:00Feb 7, 2009 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Won vacant WBONABO lightweight title
22Win20–1–1Jose ReyesSD10Sep 5, 2008 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Juan Castaneda Jr.TKO5 (8), 0:42May 2, 2008Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
20Win18–1–1Juan Carlos MartinezUD8Mar 1, 2008Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
19Win17–1–1Arthur BrambilaTKO2 (8), 2:24Nov 30, 2007Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Nick CasalUD10Sep 7, 2007Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
17Win15–1–1Roberto ValenzuelaTKO1 (8), 1:12Jul 28, 2007 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Jose RiveraDQ2 (4), 1:06Jul 6, 2007 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
15Win13–1–1Yahir AguiarTKO3 (6), 1:01Jun 1, 2007Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
14Win12–1–1Raymundo GonzalezTKO2 (6)Mar 3, 2007 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
13Draw11–1–1Curtis MeeksMD6Oct 6, 2006Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
12Win11–1Anthony IvyTKO2 (6), 1:43Jul 29, 2006Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
11Win10–1Ricardo ValenciaTKO4 (6), 2:03Jun 2, 2006Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
10Win9–1Hector RiveraUD4May 25, 2006Blancas Bazaar, Imperial Beach, California, U.S.
9Loss8–1Anthony VasquezMD6Feb 4, 2006 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
8Win8–0Carlos MotaTKO2 (4), 1:10Jan 13, 20064th & B, San Diego, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Joseph Tyrone DavisTKO3 (4), 2:54Nov 18, 2005 Athletic Center, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
6Win6–0Ricky AlexanderTKO2 (4), 1:07Nov 5, 2005 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
5Win5–0Abel HernandezUD4Oct 21, 2005 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Valente RojasKO2 (4), 2:19Aug 8, 2005Palenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
3Win3–0Crisanto FernandezTKO2Nov 15, 2004Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
2Win2–0Alejandro RiveraTKO1Jul 19, 2004Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
1Win1–0Antonio ValenciaTKO2 (4)Jun 21, 2004Discoteca Baby Rock, Tijuana, Mexico

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Teron
WBONABO lightweight champion
February 7, 2009 – July 2009
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Martin Honorio
Vacant
Title last held by
Reyes Sanches
WBC Silver lightweight champion
February 26, 2011 – October 15, 2011
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Alejandro Sanabria
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Joel Casamayor
WBC lightweight champion
Interim title

October 31, 2009 – February 6, 2010
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Omar Figueroa
Vacant
Title last held by
Humberto Soto
WBC lightweight champion
October 15, 2011 – November 17, 2012
Succeeded by