Carlos Baldomir

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Carlos Baldomir
Baldomir 1.jpg
Baldomir in 2006
Born
Carlos Manuel Baldomir

(1971-04-30) April 30, 1971 (age 53)
Santa Fe, Argentina
Other namesTata
Statistics
Weight(s)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights71
Wins49
Wins by KO15
Losses16
Draws6

Carlos Manuel Baldomir (born April 30, 1971) is an Argentine former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2014. He held the unified IBF, WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles in 2006, and challenged once for the WBC super welterweight title in 2007. On July 31, 2019, Baldomir was sentenced to 18 years in prison for molesting his 8 year old daughter over a period of 2 years. [1] In March 2020, false rumors spread that Baldomir had been killed in a prison riot after a picture was shared online of a deceased prisoner that bore a striking resemblance to the disgraced boxer. [2]

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Professional career

WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight champion

Baldomir defeated Unified Welterweight Champion Zab Judah on January 7, 2006 in a mandatory challenge for Judah's title. The fight took place in Madison Square Garden, and with his pressure style and hard right hands Baldomir won a unanimous decision (115-113, 114-113 and 115-112). Baldomir was crowned World Champion, after 6 months of preparations in Los Angeles with Amílcar Brusa. After the fight, he said "This is a tribute to [Argentine boxing legend] Monzón " who had died eleven years earlier on January 8.

Baldomir failed to pay sanctioning fees imposed by the WBA & IBF when he beat Zab Judah for the WBC title, so, nominally at least, Judah remained the IBF title holder, while the WBA championship reverted to another boxer, Luis Collazo. (The SHOWTIME broadcast mentioned that Baldomir chose not to pay the sanctioning fees for the other organizations, out of loyalty to the WBC, which gave him the opportunity to fight for a world title by naming him the mandatory challenger to Judah.) He would have liked to pay all of the fees, but he would have lost money if he did (the fees were more than he was being paid for the fight). Despite this separation of the three title belts, Baldomir was universally regarded as the true Welterweight Champion since he defeated Judah, the recognized lineal champion. [3]

Baldomir vs. Gatti

On July 22, 2006 Baldomir successfully defended his WBC Welterweight title and won the IBA welterweight title by defeating fan favorite Arturo Gatti by TKO in the 9th round by overpowering the faster, but naturally smaller Gatti. This fight helped convince some skeptics that Baldomir's win over Judah was no fluke. Baldomir then expressed a desire to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. to continue his unlikely rise in the welterweight division. [4]

Baldomir vs. Mayweather Jr.

Baldomir would eventually get his chance against the pound-for-pound king, Floyd Mayweather Jr., on November 4, 2006 in Las Vegas for the WBC, The Ring and lineal welterweight titles. Said Baldomir of this challenge: "Mayweather is very good, but I can beat him. I'm going right at him. I'm going to keep attacking and not give him a chance to breathe or move. Mayweather has never fought anyone like me before."

Baldomir would ultimately lose both titles by unanimous decision. Ringside punch statistics showed Mayweather landing 199 of 458 punches, while Baldomir landed just 79 of 670. Baldomir was paid $1.6 million, which was a career high in earnings.

During the fight, Baldomir chased Mayweather sluggishly, unable to land any meaningful shots but trying to remain the busier fighter, while Mayweather picked away with sharp jabs and hooks, even managing to cut Baldomir over his left eye in the first round. This pattern continued throughout the fight, thanks in no small part to Baldomir's weighing in at 162 pounds compared to Floyd at 149 lbs, leading some to believe that Baldomir's sole intention was to knock Mayweather out. The defensive-minded Mayweather, however, apparently not looking to knock out or even exchange blows with his opponent, put on what many witnesses called a "boxing clinic" to take Baldomir's WBC and lineal welterweight titles in a lopsided 12-round decision. Others, notably Larry Merchant, the famous HBO Analyst at ringside, said, during the fight.."Mayweather is the only major boxer I'ver ever seen, boring enough that his audience walks out on his during one of his fights",,and the camera then showed a long line of people walking to and out of the exits, including many celebrity figures. Two judges had Mayweather winning all 12 rounds, with the other giving all but two rounds to Mayweather. [5]

Baldomir vs. Forrest

Baldomir was challenged to fight by former champion, Shane Mosley, but HBO would not air the fight, so the concept was thrown aside. On July 28, on HBO's Boxing after Dark, he fought Vernon Forrest for the vacant WBC Light Middleweight championship, losing a lopsided, yet very exciting and competitive decision. In the post fight interview with Larry Merchant, he indicated that he would likely retire from boxing. [6]

Comeback

On Friday, 23 November, Baldomir fought against rugged journeyman Luciano Perez at the Morongo Resort and Casino in Cabazon, California. Perez came on strong and rocked the former champion early, but Baldomir stayed calm, and began to re-establish himself in the fight, dominating the second half of the ten round bout and scoring a 10th-round TKO.

Professional boxing record

71 fights49 wins16 losses
By knockout153
By decision3313
By disqualification10
Draws6
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
71Loss49–16–6Andrey MeryasevUD10Apr 25, 2014Salón Diamante, Kanasín, Mexico
70Loss49–15–6 Marco Antonio Rubio RTD4 (12), 3:00Sep 8, 2012Gimnasio Miguel Alemán Valdez, Celaya, MexicoFor vacant WBF (Federation) super middleweight title
69Win49–14–6Gaston VegaKO6 (6), 2:59Jul 6, 2012Club Huracán, Villaguay, Argentina
68Loss48–14–6Billi GodoyUD10Apr 14, 2012 Estadio Ruca Che, Neuquén, ArgentinaFor WBC Latino interim middleweight title
67Win48–13–6Ruben Silva DiazUD10Jul 15, 2011Estadio del Centro, Córdoba, Argentina
66Win47–13–6Eduardo FloresUD10Jun 17, 2011 Polideportivo Municipal, San Rafael, Argentina
65Win46–13–6Amilcar Funes MelianSD10Nov 19, 2010 Estadio Aldo Cantoni, San Juan, Argentina
64Loss45–13–6 Canelo Álvarez KO6 (10), 2:58 Sep 18, 2010 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For WBC Silver super welterweight title
63Win45–12–6Jairo Jesus SirisTKO4 (10), 2:45Nov 27, 2009Centro Municipal No. 29, Santa Fe, Argentina
62Loss44–12–6 Sugar Jackson MD12Dec 20, 2008 Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium
61Win44–11–6Luciano PerezMD10Nov 23, 2007 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
60Loss43–11–6 Vernon Forrest UD12Jul 28, 2007 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.For vacant WBC super welterweight title
59Loss43–10–6 Floyd Mayweather Jr. UD12 Nov 4, 2006 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC, IBA, and The Ring welterweight titles;
For IBO welterweight title
58Win43–9–6 Arturo Gatti TKO9 (12), 2:50Jul 22, 2006 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBC and The Ring welterweight titles;
Won IBA welterweight title
57Win42–9–6 Zab Judah UD12 Jan 7, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBC and The Ring welterweight titles
56Win41–9–6Miguel Angel RodriguezUD12May 21, 2005 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
55Win40–9–6Alpaslan AguzumTKO8 (12)Mar 27, 2004 Bördelandhalle, Magdeburg, GermanyWon WBC International welterweight title
54Win39–9–6Edgar RuizUD10Sep 20, 2003Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
53Win38–9–6 Verdell Smith TKO4 (8), 1:15Jun 14, 2003Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
52Win37–9–6David OjedaUD8Oct 12, 2002 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
51Draw36–9–6Jose Luis CruzPTS12Mar 22, 2002 Mazatlán, MexicoRetained WBC International welterweight title
50Win36–9–5Paulo SanchezUD10Jan 12, 2002Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Argentina
49Win35–9–5 Hasan Al UD12Oct 13, 2001 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, DenmarkRetained WBC International welterweight title
48Draw34–9–5 Hasan Al SD12Jun 16, 2001 Brøndby Hall, Brøndby, DenmarkRetained WBC International welterweight title
47Win34–9–4Alex Carrillo VillaKO1 (10), 2:47May 5, 2001Casinos del Litoral, Corrientes, Argentina
46Win33–9–4Alpaslan AguzumTKO1 (12)Dec 16, 2000 Europahalle, Karlsruhe, GermanyRetained WBC International welterweight title
45Win32–9–4Ruben OlivaUD10Aug 11, 2000Club Sportivo Ben Hur, Rafaela, ArgentinaWon vacant Santa Fe welterweight title
44Win31–9–4Alberto de las Mercedes CortesTD8 (10)Jul 14, 2000 Rosario, Argentina
43Win30–9–4Freddy Blanco CastelloRTD7 (10), 0:42Jun 9, 2000Club Nolting, Ciudadela, Argentina
42Win29–9–4 Joshua Clottey DQ12 (12), 2:30Nov 29, 1999 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandRetained WBC International welterweight title;
Won vacant IBC welterweight title;
Clottey disqualified for repeated headbutts
41Win28–9–4Adrian DaneffRTD8 (10)Sep 17, 1999Santa Fe, Argentina
40Win27–9–4Frank OlsenTKO10 (12)Jun 18, 1999Idrættens Hus, Vejle, DenmarkRetained WBC International welterweight title
39Win26–9–4Dejan ZivkovicTKO8 (12)Apr 22, 1999 Arezzo, ItalyWon vacant WBC International welterweight title
38Win25–9–4Walter SaporitiUD10Mar 19, 1999Club Argentino, Quilmes, Argentina
37Loss24–9–4Alberto de las Mercedes CortesUD8Dec 11, 1998 ATC Studios, Buenos Aires, Argentina
36Draw24–8–4 Dingaan Thobela SD12Oct 28, 1998 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaFor vacant WBC International welterweight title
35Loss24–8–3Sergio Ernesto AcunaSD12Sep 12, 1998Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFor ABF welterweight title
34Win24–7–3Silvio RojasUD8Aug 8, 1998Canal 9 Studios, Buenos Aires, Argentina
33Win23–7–3José Antonio PerezUD10Jul 11, 1998Buenos Aires, Argentina
32Loss22–7–3 Søren Søndergaard UD12Jun 5, 1998 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, DenmarkFor vacant IBC welterweight title
31Win22–6–3Daniel CusatoTKO3 (8), 2:33Apr 18, 1998Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Argentina
30Win21–6–3Ariel ArrietaUD10Jan 31, 1998Canal 9 Studios, Buenos Aires, Argentina
29Loss20–6–3Giorbis BarthelemyUD10Oct 20, 1997 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
28Win20–5–3Jose Antonio PerezUD10Sep 20, 1997 Avellaneda, Argentina
27Win19–5–3José Rosa GomezUD10Aug 16, 1997Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Argentina
26Win18–5–3Walter SaporitiUD8Jun 7, 1997 Canal 9 Studios, Buenos Aires, Argentina
25Win17–5–3José Antonio PerezUD10Apr 5, 1997Buenos Aires, Argentina
24Draw16–5–3Silvio PeppinoPTS8Mar 8, 1997Buenos Aires, Argentina
23Loss16–5–2Ariel ChavesTD7 (12)Jan 17, 1997 Mar del Plata, ArgentinaFor ABF welterweight title
22Loss16–4–2Ariel ChavesTD5 (12)Oct 26, 1996Santa Fe, ArgentinaFor ABF welterweight title
21Win16–3–2Carlos ArrietaKO6 (10)Aug 10, 1996Buenos Aires, Argentina
20Win15–3–2Victor BalmacedaKO2 (10)May 18, 1996Buenos Aires, Argentina
19Win14–3–2Silvio PeppinoPTS8Apr 27, 1996Buenos Aires, Argentina
18Loss13–3–2Silvio PeppinoPTS8Mar 15, 1996 Villa María, Argentina
17Win13–2–2José MagarinoKO4 (8)Nov 11, 1995Buenos Aires, Argentina
16Win12–2–2Victor Hugo CejasPTS8Sep 23, 1995Buenos Aires, Argentina
15Draw11–2–2Jose Luis FernandezPTS8Jul 21, 1995 San Carlos de Bolívar, Argentina
14Win11–2–1Silvio RojasPTS8May 27, 1995Buenos Aires, Argentina
13Win10–2–1Victor BalmacedaPTS8Mar 25, 1995Buenos Aires, Argentina
12Win9–2–1Carlos ChavarriaPTS6Feb 17, 1995Estadio Pascual Pérez, Mendoza, Argentina
11Win8–2–1Eduardo MolinaPTS8Dec 7, 1994Buenos Aires, Argentina
10Loss7–2–1Victor BalmacedaPTS8Nov 16, 1994Buenos Aires, Argentina
9Win7–1–1Angel RogelPTS8Oct 8, 1994Buenos Aires, Argentina
8Win6–1–1Carlos MontanezPTS6Sep 3, 1994Buenos Aires, Argentina
7Loss5–1–1Paulo SanchezKO2 (8)May 14, 1994Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Argentina
6Win5–0–1Pablo GomezPTS8Apr 2, 1994Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Argentina
5Win4–0–1Carlos MoreUD10Dec 7, 1993Santa Fe, Argentina
4Draw3–0–1Ramon MercadoPTS8Oct 8, 1993 Tostado, Argentina
3Win3–0Oscar RomeroUD8Aug 7, 1993Villa Trinidad, Santa Fe, Argentina
2Win2–0Carlos MoreUD6Jul 16, 1993Santa Fe, Argentina
1Win1–0Carlos MoreUD6Feb 19, 1993 Santa Fe, Argentina

Pay-per-view bouts

DateFightBillingBuysNetworkRevenue
November 4, 2006
Mayweather vs. Baldomir Pretty Risky 325,000HBO$16,300,000

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References

  1. ↑ "Ex-boxing champion Carlos Baldomir given 18 years for sexual abuse of daughter". The Buenos Aires Times. 31 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Carlos Baldomir Still Alive, Not Killed in Violent Prison Riot". 25 March 2020.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Baldomir takes Judah's belt in unanimous decision". ESPN.com. 8 January 2006.
  4. ↑ "Power of Baldomir quashes 'Thunder'". ESPN.com. 22 July 2006.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Stephane Cazeaux 		WBC International
welterweight champion
April 22, 1999 – March 2002
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Paolo Roberto
Preceded by
Alpaslan Aguzum
 WBC International
welterweight champion
March 27, 2004 – May 21, 2005
Won eliminator for world title		Vacant
Title next held by
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Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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January 7, 2006 – November 4, 2006
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