Diosbelys Hurtado

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Diosbelys Hurtado
Born (1973-09-04) September 4, 1973 (age 51)
Other names
  • Black Money
  • The Oriental Kid
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+12 in (182 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins43
Wins by KO26
Losses3
Draws1

Diosbelys Hurtado (born September 4, 1973 in Santiago, Cuba) is a Cuban-Spanish boxer and former NBA, IBA and WBA Light Welterweight(super lightweight ) Champion.

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Amateur career

Amateur Record: 221-20

Professional career

Hurtado, known as "The Oriental Kid", began his professional career in 1994. He won the NBA title by beating Dezi Ford by 10th-round TKO. In 1997, he challenged WBC Welterweight title holder Pernell Whitaker but was TKO'd in the 11th round by Whitaker with Hurtado leading on all three judges' cards. In 1998, he fought Kostya Tszyu for the interim WBC Light Welterweight title. The fight featured a dramatic 1st round, in which Hurtado went down once and Tszyu went down twice. Tszyu won the fight via TKO in the 5th round. On January 4, 2002, he captured the IBA Light Welterweight title from Ricky Quiles then in his next match he won the Vacant WBA Light Welterweight title with a KO win over Randall Bailey. He then lost the 2 belts in his first defence to Vivian Harris via 2nd-round TKO. [1] Having retired from boxing in 2004, he returned to the ring in December 2007, winning 2 unanimous decision's in a row over Rafael Chiruta and Eugen Stan, both of Romania.

Comeback

Hurtado came back on April 3, 2009 to beat two-time world title challenger Arturo Morua by Split-Decision to win the vacant WBO Latino Welterweight title, Hurtado was in control until he was caught off balance and knocked down in the 1st round. Hurtado was cut over his right eyebrow and Morua on top of his forehead in the 5th round due to a clash of heads after that Moura had control (due to the profuse bleeding getting into Hurtado's eye) until the 6th round when Hurtado took back control and kept it until the 12th round when Moura would rally to take the round. The scores were 114-113 and 114-113 for Hurtado and 113-114 for Moura. [2]

On June 12 Hurtado defeated Manuel Garnica by UD to retain his WBO Latino title. He returned on June 3, 2011 and defeated journeyman Raul Asencio by knockout in the fifth round and subsequently retired.

Professional boxing record

47 fights43 wins3 losses
By knockout263
By decision170
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Win43–3–1Raul AsencioKO5 (6)3 Jun 2011Club Las Palmeras Golf, Las Palmas, Spain
46Win42–3–1 Manuel Garnica UD1212 Jun 2009Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBO Latino welterweight title
45Win41–3–1 Arturo Morua SD123 Apr 2009Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBO Latino welterweight title
44Win40–3–1Eugen StanUD67 Mar 2008Pabellon Cabanal, Valencia, Spain
43Win39–3–1Rafael ChirutaUD615 Dec 2007Polideportivo Municipal, Camargo, Spain
42Win38–3–1Leo EdwardsTKO2 (8), 2:263 July 2004American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
41Win37–3–1Joshua SmithUD81 May 2004 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
40Win36–3–1Rudy LovatoTKO3 (8), 2:0917 Oct 2003St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
39Loss35–3–1 Vivian Harris TKO2 (12), 0:4319 Oct 2002 Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, U.S.Lost WBA and IBA super lightweight titles
38Win35–2–1 Randall Bailey KO7 (12), 2:0211 May 2002 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoRetained IBA super lightweight title;
Won vacant WBA super lightweight title
37Win34–2–1 Ricky Quiles UD124 Jan 2002 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won vacant IBA super lightweight title
36Win33–2–1Henry CokesKO1 (10)21 Nov 2001St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
35Win32–2–1Fray Luis SierraKO1 (10), 1:5028 Oct 2000Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
34Win31–2–1 Cosme Rivera UD1212 May 2000Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won IBA intercontinental super lightweight title
33Draw30–2–1 Ricardo Mayorga TD2 (10)27 Nov 1999Carolina, Puerto RicoFight stopped due to an accidental headbutt
32Win30–2 Dillon Carew TKO3 (10)20 Nov 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
31Win29–2 Lonnie Smith UD1019 June 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
30Loss28–2 Kostya Tszyu TKO5 (12), 2:3528 Nov 1998 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
29Win28–1Manuel GomezUD1013 Nov 1998 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
28Win27–1 Darryl Tyson TKO5 (10), 2:304 Sep 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
27Win26–1Elias QuirozKO1 (10), 2:1324 July 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
26Win25–1Leonardo MasTKO3 (10), 1:077 June 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
25Win24–1Harold BennettKO2 (10)13 Mar 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
24Win23–1Aaron ZarateKO1 (10), 1:5920 Jan 1998 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
23Win22–1 Emanuel Augustus UD102 Oct 1997 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
22Win21–1Jaime BalboaTKO9 (12)21 June 1997 Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Won WBC FECARBOX super lightweight title
21Loss20–1 Pernell Whitaker TKO11 (12)24 Jan 1997 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBC welterweight title
20Win20–0 Antonio Rivera TKO1 (10)1 Nov 1996 Exhibition Center, Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S.
19Win19–0Ed PollardUD820 Sep 1996 James L. Knight Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18Win18–0Cesar FloresUD86 June 1996Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17Win17–0Anthony IvoryPTS825 May 1996Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
16Win16–0Elvin GonzalezKO1 (8)30 Mar 1996Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
15Win15–0Dezi FordTKO10 (12)31 Dec 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Won NBA super lightweight title
14Win14–0Juan GalvanKO1 (8)18 Nov 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
13Win13–0Javier ValadezTKO1 (6)28 Oct 1995 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0Tom CisnerosKO1 (6)21 Oct 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
11Win11–0Damone WrightPTS69 Oct 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
10Win10–0Julio MelendezTKO1 (6)8 Sep 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
9Win9–0Macario DavilaTKO1 (6)18 Aug 1995 Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Mark TangKO4 (?)24 July 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Francisco RodriguezPTS621 June 1995 Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Rafael RodriguezKO3 (6)3 Jun 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Rafael RodriguezKO3 (6)29 Apr 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0Tommy EaglinPTS625 Mar 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Ramon GomezKO5 (6)25 Feb 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Darrell WalkerKO2 (?)27 Jan 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Heriberto SosaUD416 Dec 1994Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.

See also

References

  1. "Beware at 140 pounds, Harris has arrived". ESPN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  2. "Diosbelys Hurtado Grabs Sixth Straight To Move Forward". Boxing Scene. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Leonardo Mas
WBC FECARBOX
light-welterweight champion

June 21, 1997 – November 28, 1998
Failed to win interim world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Paz
Vacant
Title last held by
Alfonso Sánchez
IBA Intercontinental
light-welterweight champion

May 12, 2000 – January 4, 2002
Won IBA world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Randall Bailey
Vacant
Title last held by
Canelo Álvarez
WBO Latino
welterweight champion

April 3, 2009 – 2009
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Antonio Pitalúa
Minor World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Alex Trujillo
IBA light-welterweight champion
January 4, 2002 – October 19, 2002
Succeeded by
Major World boxing titles
New title WBA light-welterweight champion
Regular title

May 11, 2002 – October 19, 2002
Succeeded by
Vivian Harris