Antonio Orozco (boxer)

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Antonio Orozco
Born (1987-10-30) 30 October 1987 (age 37)
Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
Other namesRelentless
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins28
Wins by KO17
Losses2

Antonio Orozco (born 30 October 1987) is a Mexican professional boxer.

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Amateur career

Antonio had a very good amateur career, he holds victories over Mexican Olympian, Jessie Vargas and U.S. Olympian, Javier Molina. [1] Orozco boxed out of The Garden City Boxing Club where he was trained by five trainers. His original trainers included Ignacio "Buck" Avila, Antonio Orozco Sr., Manuel Rios, Juan M. Aldana Jr. and Alfred Ritz.

Professional career

On 11 June 2010, Orozco beat Mike Peralta by unanimous decision in San Diego. [2]

In July 2011, Antonio beat the veteran Josh Beeman by knockout. This was the first time he had ever been knocked down in a fight. [3]

On 14 September 2018, fought for a world title for the first time in his career, against Jose Carlos Ramirez, for the WBC light welterweight belt. In action-packed fight, Orozco got dropped twice by Ramirez, once in the fourth and once in the eighth round. Ramirez was also the more active fighter, especially towards the end of the fight, earning him the unanimous decision win over Orozco. [4]

In his next bout, Orozco got a comeback win against Jose Luis Rodriguez. This was Orozco's first fight under legendary trainer Freddie Roach. Both boxers had they say throughout the fight, but Orozco got the edge with his aggressiveness and boxing skills, en route to a unanimous decision win. [5]

On 10 August 2019, Orozco fought undefeated rising prospect Vergil Ortiz Jr. Orozco got dropped three times by Ortiz Jr, which culminated in a TKO victory for Ortiz Jr in the sixth round. [6]

Professional boxing record

30 fights28 wins2 losses
By knockout171
By decision111
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Loss28–2 Flag of the United States.svg Vergil Ortiz Jr. KO6 (12), 2:1610 August 2019 Flag of the United States.svg The Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
29Win28–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Luis RodriguezUD1030 March 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
28Loss27–1 Flag of the United States.svg José Carlos Ramírez UD1214 September 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S.For WBC light welterweight title
27Win27–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin HonorioUD816 March 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Belasco Theater, Los Angeles
26Win26–0 Flag of the United States.svg KeAndre GibsonTKO4 (10), 1:311 April 2017 Flag of the United States.svg The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
25Win25–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Abner LopezUD1030 July 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
24Win24–0 Flag of Venezuela.svg Miguel Acosta KO1 (10), 1:5425 March 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
23Win23–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Humberto Soto UD103 October 2015 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California
22Win22–0 Flag of the United States.svg Emanuel TaylorUD1015 May 2015 Flag of the United States.svg US Airway Centre, Phoenix, Arizona
21Win21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Forbes UD810 October 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
20Win20–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin HonorioUD1015 May 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California
19Win19–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Angel HuertaKO2 (10), 1:0024 January 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
18Win18–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Ivan HernandezKO3 (10), 1:3924 August 2013 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California
17Win17–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose ReynosoTKO7 (10), 1:133 May 2013 Flag of the United States.svg The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Danny EscobarKO6 (8), 2:0610 November 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
15Win15–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alberto CruzTKO3 (8), 3:0030 June 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dillet FrederickTKO3 (8), 1:45 5 May 2012 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
13Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Rodolfo ArmentaTKO4 (8), 1:0924 February 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Fernando RodríguezUD6 17 September 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Josh BeemanKO4 (6), 1:421 July 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
10Win10–0 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Hensley StrachanKO1 (6)2 June 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California
9Win9–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel AguilarTKO1 (6), 1:4218 March 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California
8Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Humberto Tapia UD626 August 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike PeraltaUD611 June 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California
6Win6–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jaime OrrantiaKO3 (6), 0:4725 February 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California
5Win5–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Mario AngelesTKO1 (4), 2:3612 November 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio SorriaTKO3 (4), 3:004 June 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California
3Win3–0 Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Yakub ShidaevUD430 April 2009 Flag of the United States.svg 4th and B, San Diego, California
2Win2–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Carlos DiazKO1 (4), 1:0826 March 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo MartinezTKO3 (4), 1:4327 June 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California

References

  1. ↑ "Antonio Orozco Makes Club Nokia Debut". Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  2. ↑ "Orozco Returns to the OC Hangar". MaxBoxing.com. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "Orozco Puts in Road Work". MaxBoxing.com. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "Jose Ramirez Drops, Decisions Antonio Orozco in Fire-Fight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Antonio Orozco Decisions Jose Rodriguez Over Ten". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "Vergil Ortiz Jr. drops Antonio Orozco three times, scores sixth-round stoppage". The Ring. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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