Diego Magdaleno

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Diego Magdaleno
Born
Diego Armando Magdaleno

(1986-10-28) October 28, 1986 (age 37)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins32
Wins by KO13
Losses4
Medal record
Men's Boxing
US National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Colorado Springs Lightweight

Diego Armando Magdaleno (born October 28, 1986) is an American professional boxer. He challenged for the WBO super featherweight title in 2013 and the WBO lightweight title in 2015. At regional level, he held the WBC-NABF super featherweight title from 2011 to 2012. [1] He's also the brother of boxer Jesús Magdaleno. [2] He has been ranked in the top ten of The Ring magazine's super featherweight ratings. [3]

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Early life

He was named after Diego Maradona and is the brother of boxer Jesús Magdaleno.

Professional career

He is signed to Bob Arum's Top Rank. [4] In April 2010, Diego won a ten-round decision over Manuel Perez [5]

After receiving a top ten Super Featherweight ranking by the Ring Magazine, Magdaleno beat contender Alejandro Pérez. [6]

Professional boxing record

36 fights32 wins4 losses
By knockout133
By decision191
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss32–4 Isaac Cruz KO1 (12), 0:53Oct 31, 2020 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
35Win32–3Austin DulayUD10Feb 15, 2020 Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
34Loss31–3 Teófimo López KO7 (10), 1:08Feb 2, 2019 The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S.For WBC-NABF, IBF-USBA, and vacant WBA-NABA (USA) lightweight titles
33Win31–2Jesus CuadroUD10Sep 22, 2018 Grand Oasis Arena, Cancún, Mexico
32Win30–2Emmanuel HerreraTKO5 (8), 2:19May 19, 2018 Poliforum, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
31Win29–2 Art Hovhannisyan UD10Oct 7, 2016 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
30Loss28–2 Terry Flanagan TKO2 (12), 2:38Oct 10, 2015 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor WBO lightweight title
29Win28–1Jose A GonzalezTKO7 (12), 2:43Jun 26, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBO International lightweight title
28Win27–1Hevinson HerreraTKO3 (10), 2:53Nov 8, 2014 Pharr Events Center, Pharr, Texas, U.S.
27Win26–1Oscar BravoUD8May 17, 2014 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
26Win25–1Jorge PazosKO4 (10), 2:27Feb 2, 2014 C. Robert Lee Center, Hawaiian Gardens, California, U.S.
25Win24–1Edgar RiovalleUD10Sep 29, 2013 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
24Loss23–1 Román Martínez SD12Apr 6, 2013 CotaiArena, Ilhas, MacauFor WBO super featherweight title
23Win23–0 Antonio Davis TKO4 (10), 2:59Aug 4, 2012 Texas Station Casino, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF super featherweight title
22Win22–0Fernando BeltranTKO7 (10), 2:28Mar 23, 2012 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF super featherweight title
21Win21–0Emmanuel LuceroUD10Nov 11, 2011 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained NABF-WBC super featherweight title
20Win20–0Alejandro PerezUD10Sep 15, 2011 Texas Station Casino, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF super featherweight title
19Win19–0Gilberto SánchezTKO3 (12), 0:49May 6, 2011 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF super featherweight title
18Win18–0Marcos Leonardo JimenezTKO5 (12), 3:00Jan 22, 2011 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC-NABF super featherweight title
17Win17–0Derrick CamposTKO4 (8), 1:15 Nov 6, 2010 MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16Win16–0Carlos OliveiraTKO5 (8), 1:13Sep 11, 2010 Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win15–0 Manuel Perez UD10Apr 10, 2010 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
14Win14–0Floriano PagliaraUD8Feb 13, 2010 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
13Win13–0Gerardo RoblesUD8Jan 16, 2010 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0Josenilson Dos SantosUD8Nov 13, 2009 Mandalay Bay House of Blues, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
11Win11–0Carlos VinanUD6Aug 15, 2009 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10Win10–0Juan MontielUD6May 16, 2009 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0 Juan Santiago UD4May 1, 2009 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Rodrigo ArandaUD6Feb 6, 2009 Maywood Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Travis ThompsonUD4Oct 31, 2008 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Jorge RuizTKO5 (6), 1:16Sep 19, 2008 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
5Win5–0Scott FurneyUD6Aug 2, 2008 Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Angel RodriguezUD4Jun 26, 2008 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Jose GomezTKO2 (4), 0:50Mar 13, 2008 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Quinton WebbTKO1 (4), 1:59Feb 7, 2008 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0Francisco PalaciosUD4Dec 20, 2007 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Boxing Report: Diego Magdaleno defeats Gerardo Robles". Archived from the original on 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
  2. ↑ "Jesse Magdaleno signs pro contract with Top Rank". 6 October 2010.
  3. ↑ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/167635-ring-ratings-update-froch-advances-to-no-2-super-middleweight
  4. ↑ "Diego Magdaleno Bio - Top Rank Boxing". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
  5. ↑ "Magdaleno Dominates Perez, Tereshkin Beats Rabotte". 11 April 2010.
  6. ↑ Montoya, Gabriel (2011-07-16). "Magdeleno Survives Knockdown to Beat Pérez". MaxBoxing. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
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