Harold Calderon

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Harold Calderon
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Harold Calderon
BornJune 23, 1987
Chicago, Illinois, U.S
Other namesKing
Statistics
Weight class
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach73in (187 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights27 [1]
Wins by KO18
Losses1

Harold Calderon (born June 23, 1987) is an American professional boxer who competes in the Super Welterweight division. [2] He is currently ranked as the 11th boxer by the WBA and 14th by the IBF in the respective weight class. [3] [4] [5]

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Early life and amateur career

Harold Calderon was born in Chicago to Honduran immigrants who arrived in the United States in the late 1980s. When he was five years old, his family moved to Miami, [6] where he was introduced to the City of Miami's PAL boxing program.

He achieved a record of 65 wins (ranked #1) and won a silver medal at the 2013 Central American Games. [7]

On October 23, 2021, Calderon fought against Luis Eduardo Florez, who was disqualified after biting Calderon during the match. [8] [9]

Calderon had a run of 27 undefeated wins with 18 knockouts [10] [11] and was defeated for the first time on June 17, 2023 by Shakhram Giyasov. [12]

Professional career

Calderon is scheduled to face Eric Tudor in Las Vegas on November 2, 2024. [13]

Professional boxing record

28 fights27 wins1 loss
By knockout180
By decision91
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRounds, TimeDateLocationNotes
28Loss27–1 Shakhram Giyasov UD17-Jun-23Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
27Win27–0Ezequiel Victor FernandezTKO3 (8), 1:1323-Sep-22Doubletree Miamimart Hotel, Miami, U.S.
26Win26–0Luis Eduardo FlorezDQ6 (10), 2:3723-Oct-21Convention Center, Tampa, U.S.
25Win25–0 Ramal Amanov TKO4 (10), 2:5919-Jun-21Doubletree Miamimart Hotel, Miami, U.S.
24Win24–0Jonathan Jose EnizUD10 (10)20-Feb-21Doubletree Miamimart Hotel, Miami, U.S.
23Win23–0Gustavo David VittoriKO4 (10), 3:0021-Nov-20Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, U.S
22Win22–0Krisztian SantaTKO2 (10), 1:1113-Dec-19Florida National Armory, Miramar, U.S
21Win21–0Diego Vicente PerezTKO1 (10), 1:4626-Jul-19Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, U.S.
20Win20–0Marcelo Fabian BzowskiKO9 (10), 1:4124-May-19Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, U.S.
19Win19–0Carlos WinstonTKO5 (10), 2:5122-Mar-19Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, U.S.
18Win18–0Emiliano Martin GarciaKO7 (8), 1:1110-Nov-18Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo, Miami, U.S.
17Win17–0John David MartinezUD10 (10)6-Jul-18Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, U.S.
16Win16–0Ronald MontesTKO3 (6), 2:5923-Mar-18Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, U.S.
15Win15–0Ariel VasquezUD8 (8)8-Dec-17Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, Hialeah, U.S.
14Win14–0Elvin De la RosaTKO3 (8), 2:1615-Jul-17Polideportivo Castillo, San Francisco de Macoris, U.S.
13Win13–0Wilfrido BuelvasKO3 (8), 0:4417-Jun-17Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, U.S.
12Win12–0Elvin PerezUD6 (6)11-Nov-16Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, U.S.
11Win11–0Lionel JimenezRTD2 (6), 2:0017-Sep-16El Nuevo Rodeo, Minneapolis, U.S.
10Win10–0Marteze LoganTKO4 (6)9-Jul-16Derby Park Expo, Louisville, U.S.
9Win9–0Javier GarciaUD4 (4)31-Jan-16Seminole Casino, Immokalee, U.S.
8Win8–0Clifford McPhersonTKO1 (4), 1:2921-Nov-15El Nuevo Rodeo, Minneapolis, U.S.
7Win7–0Ash MajokKO2 (6), 0:4812-Sep-15El Nuevo Rodeo, Minneapolis, U.S.
6Win6–0Joselito Del RosarioUD4 (4)6-Mar-15Casa de los Clubes, Santo Domingo, U.S.
5Win5–0Damion HillMD4 (4)14-Nov-14Grandma's Sports Garden, Duluth, U.S.
4Win4–0Miguel RomeroKO2 (6), 2:3318-Aug-14Barrio Chiquinquira, Barranquilla, U.S.
3Win3–0Raidy Martinez RodriguezTKO2 (4), 2:461-Jun-14Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, U.S.
2Win2–0Luis BatistaTKO2 (4), 1:4022-Mar-14Club Maquiteria, Santo Domingo, U.S.
1Win1–0Joel CassianiUD4 (4)1-Nov-13Patio Casa Los Caracoles, Santiago de Tolu, U.S.

[14]

Personal life

Calderon is married to his wife and they have three children. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Harold Calderon ("King") | Boxer Page". Tapology. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
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  6. ↑ "Miami's Harold 'King' Calderon has come a long way in boxing, enters Friday's bout 20–0". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ Abrams, Marc (June 15, 2021). "'THE KING' TO CAPITALIZE ON THE CANCELLATION OF LOPEZ-KAMBOSOS FIGHT CARD IN MIAMI, FL". Boxing News – Boxing, UFC and MMA News, Fight Results, Schedule, Rankings, Videos and More. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
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  12. ↑ "Giyasov dominates Calderon in WBA eliminator". World Boxing Association. June 19, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
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  15. ↑ Gerbasi, Thomas. "Harold Calderon Inspired By Masvidal To Continue Chasing The Dream". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
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