Daniel Zaragoza

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Daniel Zaragoza
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Born (1957-12-11) 11 December 1957 (age 66)
Mexico City, Mexico
Other namesEl Ratón ("The Mouse")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights66
Wins55
Wins by KO28
Losses8
Draws3

Daniel Zaragoza (born December 11, 1957) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1997. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC bantamweight title in 1985 and the WBC super bantamweight title between 1988 and 1997.

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Amateur career

Professional career

In October 1980, Zaragoza won his pro debut against Ernesto Gutierrez.

WBC Bantamweight Championship

In 1985 he captured the vacant WBC Bantamweight title with a disqualification victory over Freddie Jackson in Aruba.

He lost his title in his first defense to Miguel "Happy" Lora. In his next bout in 1986, he suffered a non-title loss to IBF Bantamweight Champion and future International Boxing Hall of Fame member Jeff Fenech in Australia.

WBC Super Bantamweight Championship

Zaragoza moved up in weight in his next bout and scored 7 consecutive wins before capturing the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight title with a knockout win over future hall of fame member Carlos Zarate in 1988 in the tenth round of a fight scheduled for twelve rounds.

He successfully retained the title five times, including a hard-fought draw in South Korea against IBF Super Bantamweight champion Lee Seung-hoon, a knockout victory against future champion Valerio Nati in Italy, a decision victory over Paul Banke (16–3–0) in the first fight of their trilogy, a knockout victory against Frankie Duarte (47–7–1), and a decision victory over former champion Chan-Yong Park in South Korea. In 1990, he lost the belt to Paul Banke whom he had defeated just three fights prior. [1]

Banke would go on to lose the title by knockout against Pedro Ruben Decima, who in turn was knocked out by Kiyoshi Hatanaka. In 1991, Zaragoza regained the belt with a split decision win over Hatanaka in Japan. He defended the belt against Chun Huh (25–2–South Korea and avenged his loss to Paul Banke. In 1992, he lost his title to Thierry Jacob by decision in France. In his next two fights he battled newly crowned WBC super bantamweight titleholder Tracy Harris Patterson, who had recently defeated Jacob. He fought to a draw with Patterson in the first bout and lost by technical knockout in the second bout when the fight was stopped due to a cut despite the objections of Zaragoza.

Oldest Super Bantamweight Champion

In 1995 he would yet again get another crack at the title against WBC Super Bantamweight champion Hector Acero Sánchez, who had defeated Tracy Harris Patterson to win the title. The bout was controversially ruled a draw with most observers believing Zaragoza should have been declared the winner. He fought a rematch with Sánchez later in the year and won the belt via split decision. At 36 years 11 months, he became the oldest super bantamweight champion in history.

This began a late-career surge for Zaragoza who was able to defend the title four times, including two wins against former and future champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in Japan, a tko win over Tsuyoshi Harada (20–1–0) also in Japan, and an upset win against undefeated bantamweight champion Wayne McCullough who had recently moved up in weight. On Sep 6, 1997, he lost his title to then-undefeated 21-year-old Erik Morales, who knocked out Zaragoza in the 11th round. [2] Zaragoza retired after the bout at the age of 39 with a record of 55–8–3.

Retirement

He was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004. [3]

Professional boxing record

66 fights55 wins8 losses
By knockout283
By decision255
By disqualification20
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
66Loss55–8–3 Érik Morales KO11 (12), 2:59Sep 6, 1997County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Lost WBC super bantamweight title
65Win55–7–3 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi UD12Apr 14, 1997Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, JapanRetained WBC super bantamweight title
64Win54–7–3 Wayne McCullough SD12Jan 11, 1997Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Retained WBC super bantamweight title
63Win53–7–3Tsuyoshi HaradaTKO7 (12), 2:17Jul 20, 1996Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, JapanRetained WBC super bantamweight title
62Win52–7–3 Joichiro Tatsuyoshi TKO11 (12), 2:47Mar 3, 1996Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JapanRetained WBC super bantamweight title
61Win51–7–3 Hector Acero Sánchez SD12Nov 6, 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won WBC super bantamweight title
60Draw50–7–3 Hector Acero Sánchez MD12Jun 2, 1995Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.For WBC super bantamweight title
59Win50–7–2 José Sanabria UD10Feb 11, 1995Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
58Win49–7–2Wilfredo VargasKO7 (?)Oct 22, 1994Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
57Win48–7–2Nino RuizTKO4 (?)Aug 11, 1994 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
56Win47–7–2Wilfredo UrbinaTKO5 (?)Jul 1, 1994Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
55Win46–7–2Juan Francisco SotoUD10Jun 11, 1994Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
54Win45–7–2Alejandro BatistaRTD2 (10), 3:00Dec 4, 1993Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
53Loss44–7–2 Tracy Harris Patterson TKO7 (12), 2:07Sep 25, 1993Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.For WBC super bantamweight title
52Draw44–6–2 Tracy Harris Patterson SD12Dec 5, 1992Palais des Sports, Berck-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, FranceFor WBC super bantamweight title
51Loss44–6–1 Thierry Jacob UD12Mar 20, 1992 Chapiteau-Vieux Fort Niculay, Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France Lost WBC super bantamweight title
50Win44–5–1 Paul Banke UD12Dec 9, 1991Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained WBC super bantamweight title
49Win43–5–1Joon HuhUD12Aug 24, 1991Daehan Life Insurance Bldg, Seoul, South KoreaRetained WBC super bantamweight title
48Win42–5–1 Kiyoshi Hatanaka SD12Jun 14, 1991Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, JapanWon WBC super bantamweight title
47Win41–5–1Moi HernandezPTS10Apr 5, 1991 Piedras Negras, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico
46Loss40–5–1 Paul Banke TKO9 (12), 2:51Apr 23, 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Lost WBC super bantamweight title
45Win40–4–1 Park Chan-yong SD12Dec 3, 1989Sunin Gymnasium, Incheon, South KoreaRetained WBC super bantamweight title
44Win39–4–1 Frankie Duarte TKO10 (12), 1:54Aug 31, 1989Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained WBC super bantamweight title
43Win38–4–1 Paul Banke SD12Jun 22, 1989Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained WBC super bantamweight title
42Win37–4–1 Valerio Nati KO5 (12), 1:06Nov 26, 1988Palazzo dello sport, Forli, Emilia Romagna, ItalyRetained WBC super bantamweight title
41Draw36–4–1 Seung Hoon Lee SD12May 29, 1988Hongkuk Gymnasium, Yeosu, South KoreaRetained WBC super bantamweight title
40Win36–4 Carlos Zárate Serna TKO10 (12), 2:54Feb 29, 1988Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC super bantamweight title
39Win35–4Noe GonzalezKO7 (?)Dec 17, 1987Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez, México, Mexico
38Win34–4Darryl ThigpenPTS12Jul 31, 1987Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
37Win33–4Ramiro AdamesTKO5 (10)Jun 28, 1987Las Americas Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
36Win32–4Aaron LopezUD12Apr 3, 1987Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Retained NABF super bantamweight title
35Win31–4 Mike Ayala KO7 (12), 0:38Dec 6, 1986Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won NABF super bantamweight title
34Win30–4Raul NegreteTKO7 (?)Aug 29, 1986Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
33Win29–4Antonio GonzalezPTS10Jul 4, 1986Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
32Loss28–4 Jeff Fenech UD10Apr 11, 1986Entertainment Centre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
31Loss28–3 Miguel Lora UD12Aug 9, 1985Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.Lost WBC bantamweight title
30Win28–2Fred JacksonDQ7 (12), 1:30May 4, 1985Concorde Boxing Arena, Oranjestad, ArubaWon vacant WBC bantamweight title;
Jackson was disqualified because of an intentional head-butt
29Win27–2Jorge RamirezPTS12Nov 30, 1984La Paz, Baja California Sur, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
28Win26–2Jorge RamirezDQ11 (12)Sep 21, 1984Plaza de Toros Alberto Balderas, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
Ramirez was disqualified for butting
27Win25–2Mario GomezTKO3 (12)May 21, 1984Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
26Win24–2Patrick YoungTKO4 (?)Mar 16, 1984Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
25Win23–2Javier MarquezTKO5 (12)Feb 18, 1984 Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Retained Mexico bantamweight title
24Win22–2Rigoberto EstradaPTS12Dec 16, 1983Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
23Win21–2Rodolfo MartínezTKO11 (12)Oct 29, 1983Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
22Win20–2Martin TorresTKO5 (12)Sep 26, 1983Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
21Loss19–2Harold PettyUD12Aug 8, 1983Astro Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.For NABF bantamweight title
20Win19–1Jesus LopezPTS12May 27, 1983Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
19Win18–1Rigoberto EstradaPTS12Mar 18, 1983Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
18Win17–1Lorenzo RamirezPTS10 Jan 29, 1983 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17Win16–1Jesus LopezPTS12Nov 29, 1982Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoRetained Mexico bantamweight title
16Win15–1Jorge RamirezPTS12Sep 4, 1982Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoWon Mexico bantamweight title
15Loss14–1Harold PettyUD10Jul 29, 1982Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
14Win14–0Ramon ConchaTKO2 (?)Apr 23, 1982Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
13Win13–0Francisco Paco MayoTKO5 (?)Mar 5, 1982Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
12Win12–0Miguel JuarezPTS10Feb 12, 1982Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
11Win11–0Mario ChavezPTS10Nov 21, 1981Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
10Win10–0Julio AvendanoKO4 (?)Oct 30, 1981Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
9Win9–0Javier MarquezTKO8 (?)Sep 16, 1981Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
8Win8–0Rayito GonzalezTKO4 (10)Aug 28, 1981Campeche, Campeche, Mexico
7Win7–0Alonzo GonzalezPTS10Jul 22, 1981Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Roque GuillenTKO3 (?)Jun 27, 1981Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
5Win5–0Jose ZapataPTS10May 15, 1981Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
4Win4–0Jesus MaravillaKO2 (?)Mar 29, 1981Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
3Win3–0Joel SeguraKO10 (10)Feb 21, 1981Merida, Yucatán, Mexico
2Win2–0Porfirio UrrutiaTKO3 (?)Dec 19, 1980Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
1Win1–0Mario Ernesto GutierrezKO4 (?)Oct 17, 1980Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico

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References

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  2. ↑ "Morales Takes Zaragoza's Title". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
  3. ↑ "Looking back on the storied career of Daniel Zaragoza". ESPN. 21 March 2007. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by NABF super bantamweight champion
December 6, 1986 – 1988
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Louie Espinoza
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Alberto Dávila 		WBC bantamweight champion
May 4, 1985 – August 9, 1985		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Jeff Fenech 		WBC super bantamweight champion
February 29, 1988 – April 23, 1990		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC super bantamweight champion
June 14, 1991 – March 20, 1992		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC super bantamweight champion
November 6, 1995 – September 6, 1997		Succeeded by
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