Cruz Carbajal

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Cruz Carbajal
Born (1974-05-03) 3 May 1974 (age 51)
Veracruz, Mexico
Other namesCucho
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Reach165 cm (65 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins32
Wins by KO26
Losses19
Draws2
No contests0

Cruz Carbajal (born 3 May 1974) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2012. He is the younger brother of Hall of Fame boxer Michael Carbajal. Carbajal may have his last name spelled as "Carvajal", as he stated he prefers the Spanish spelling of his last name instead. [1]

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Professional career

After making his debut in 1992, Carbajal won 14 of his first 17 fights. He suffered six consecutive losses mid-way through his career, including decisions to future world champions Johnny Bredahl, Lehlohonolo Ledwaba and Néstor Garza, and knockout losses to Samson Dutch Boy Gym and Julio Ceja.

WBO bantamweight title

Carbajal captured the WBO bantamweight title from Mauricio Martinez in March 2002. He made two successful defences of the title, against Danny Romero and Gerardo Espinoza, before losing it to Ratanachai Sor Vorapin. [2]

Professional boxing record

53 fights32 wins19 losses
By knockout266
By decision613
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
53Loss32–19–2 Julio Ceja KO3 (10), 0:4428 Apr 2012Grand Oasis Arena, Cancún, Mexico
52Win32–18–2Pablo TorresUD101 Oct 2011Centro de Expositores, Puebla, Mexico
51Win31–18–2Nahum Cerón CruzRTD2 (8), 0:1010 Jul 2011 Auditorio Benito Juárez, Veracruz, Mexico
50Win30–18–2Miguel Ángel GonzálezSD1016 Apr 2011World Trade Center, Boca del Río, Mexico
49Loss29–18–2 Germán Meraz UD824 Oct 2009World Trade Center, Boca del Río, Mexico
48Loss29–17–2 Z Gorres RTD6 (10), 0:1012 Sep 2009Palenque de la Feria, Tepic, Mexico
47Loss29–16–2Leonilo MirandaKO8 (10), 2:3119 Jul 2008Explanada Tecate, Navojoa, Mexico
46Win29–15–2Óscar OlivasKO9 (10)30 May 2008Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
45Loss28–15–2 Olivier Lontchi UD1210 Nov 2007 Montreal Casino, Montreal, CanadaFor vacant WBA-NABA and WBO-NABO super bantamweight titles
44Loss28–14–2Mike OliverUD1218 Jul 2007The Castle, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
43Draw28–13–2 Eric Aiken SD1016 Mar 2007 Rockingham Park, Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
42Win28–13–1Alberto Chuc UicabTKO5 (10), 2:019 Nov 2006El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
41Win27–13–1Paulino villalobosTKO3 (10), 1:475 Oct 2006Community Concourse Golden Hall, San Diego, California, U.S.
40Win26–13–1Miguel MartínezTKO2 (8), 0:2124 Aug 2006El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
39Loss25–13–1 Silence Mabuza UD1213 May 2005 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For IBO bantamweight title
38Win25–12–1 Jorge Lacierva RTD6 (12), 3:004 Mar 2005 Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
37Loss24–12–1 Ratanachai Sor Vorapin UD127 May 2004Phor Koon University, Bangkok, ThailandLost WBO bantamweight title
36Win24–11–1Gerardo EspinozaTKO8 (12), 1:074 Oct 2003 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBO bantamweight title
35Win23–11–1Steve DotseRTD2 (10), 3:0012 Apr 2003 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34Win22–11–1 Danny Romero Jr. RTD4 (12), 3:0027 Sep 2002Isleta Hotel & Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, MexicoRetained WBO bantamweight title
33Win21–11–1 Mauricio Martínez KO9 (12), 1:3515 Mar 2002 Estadio Beto Ávila, Veracruz, MexicoWon WBO bantamweight title
32Win20–11–1Hugo DianzoSD1217 Aug 2001Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexican bantamweight title
31Win19–11–1Alejandro EstradaTKO6 (12)31 Mar 2001Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, MexicoWon Mexican bantamweight title
30Loss18–11–1Akihiro KanaiMD1018 Dec 2000 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan
29Loss18–10–1 Fernando Montiel TKO414 Apr 2000 Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
28Loss18–9–1Francisco MateosUD124 Dec 1999 Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
27Win18–8–1Adonis CruzUD1027 Feb 1999Gimnasio La Salle, Managua, Nicaragua
26Win17–8–1José Guadalupe GastélumTKO526 Sep 1998Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
25Win16–8–1 Genaro García TKO818 Jul 1998Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
24Win15–8–1Alejandro MedinaKO129 May 1998 Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
23Loss14–8–1 Johnny Bredahl UD813 Feb 1998 Falconer Centeret, Copenhagen, Denmark
22Loss14–7–1 Néstor Garza PTS125 Dec 1997 Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MexicoFor vacant WBO-NABO super bantamweight title
21Loss14–6–1Hugo DianzoUD1011 Oct 1997Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
20Loss14–5–1Sergio MillanSD1219 Jul 1997Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoFor WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title
19Loss14–4–1 Samson Dutch Boy Gym KO4 (12), 1:217 Mar 1997Central Stadium, Loei, ThailandFor WBF super flyweight title
18Loss14–3–1 Lehlo Ledwaba UD1217 Nov 1996Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaFor vacant WBU bantamweight title
17Win14–2–1Víctor OchoaKO212 Sep 1996Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
16Loss13–2–1Gerardo MartínezKO6 (10)15 Jun 1996Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
15Win13–1–1José Francisco SarabiaKO917 Feb 1996 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
14Loss12–1–1Néstor LópezPTS1030 Sep 1995Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
13Win12–0–1 José Luis Bueno KO229 Jul 1995Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
12Win11–0–1Víctor OchoaKO319 May 1995 Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
11Win10–0–1Jesse MirandaPTS822 Mar 1995 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
10Win9–0–1Marius Heriberto FríasSD620 Feb 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
9Win8–0–1Alcibiades GallegosKO11 Oct 1994Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
8Draw7–0–1Néstor LópezPTS821 May 1994 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
7Win7–0Fernando VelazcoKO315 Apr 1994Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
6Win6–0Herminio FloresKO325 Feb 1994Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico
5Win5–0Herminio FloresKO228 Jun 1993Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
4Win4–0Mario LópezKO320 Apr 1993Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico
3Win3–0Julio César GarcíaKO219 Mar 1993 Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
2Win2–0Genaro VázquezKO125 Feb 1993 Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico
1Win1–0Juan PinaKO212 May 1992 Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico

See also

References

  1. "Cruz Carbajal - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
  2. "Round by Round: Cruz Carbajal-Jorge Lacierva". www.saddoboxing.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
Achievements
Preceded by WBO bantamweight champion
March 15, 2002 - May 7, 2004
Succeeded by