Joel Casamayor

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Joel Casamayor
Born
Joel Casamayor Johnson

(1971-07-12) July 12, 1971 (age 53)
Guantánamo, Cuba
Nationality
  • Cuban
  • American
Other namesEl Cepillo ("The Brush")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm) [1]
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins38
Wins by KO22
Losses6
Draws1
Medal record
Representing Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Men's amateur boxing
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1992 Barcelona Bantamweight
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1993 Tampere Bantamweight
Central American and Caribbean Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1990 Mexico City Bantamweight
Goodwill Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1994 Saint Petersburg Featherweight

Joel Casamayor Johnson (born July 12, 1971) is a Cuban American former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2011. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBA super featherweight title from 2000 to 2002; and the WBC, Ring magazine and lineal lightweight titles between 2006 and 2008. As an amateur, Casamayor won a gold medal in the bantamweight division at the 1992 Olympics, after which he defected to the United States on the eve of the 1996 Olympics.

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Amateur career

Casamayor's amateur record stands at 363 wins and 30 losses. [2]

Professional career

He won the NABF Super Featherweight title in 1999 by beating Jose Luis Noyola. Later that year, he won the WBA Super Featherweight title by stopping Jong-Kwon Baek in 5 rounds. In 2002, he lost that title in a controversial[ why? ] unification bout with WBO champion Acelino Freitas. At one point in the fight, Casamayor slipped and the referee ruled it a knockdown. Casamayor also had a point deducted for a late hit. Many believe Casamayor should have won the fight.[ citation needed ] In 2004, Diego Corrales, whom Casamayor stopped in 2003 for the Vacant IBA super featherweight title, defeated him for the vacant WBO Super Featherweight title via a very close and controversial decision. Casamayor failed to take the WBC Lightweight title from José Luis Castillo later that year because the judges scored what seemed to be a clear win for Casamayor over Castillo. After the disputed loss to Castillo, Casamayor's career appeared to be in a downward spiral and he was set up with undefeated rising prospect Almazbek Raiymkulov in June 2005. In a close, spirited battle the bout ended in a draw, with many believing that Casamayor's best days were behind him.

After two victories against little known opposition, in October 2006, Casamayor yet again took on the popular Diego Corrales, and defeated him by split decision, winning the WBC Lightweight title and recognition as the world lightweight champion by Ring Magazine. He was stripped of the WBC title for signing to fight then WBO lightweight champion Freitas rather than defend against his mandatory challenger, WBC interim champion David Díaz. Although the fight with Freitas never took place, David Díaz was still named WBC champion and Freitas went on to fight WBA champion Juan Díaz, losing via a 9th-round TKO.

After Casamayor threatened the WBC with legal action, he was named as their interim champ. He defended the interim championship as well as The Ring's title against Jose Armando Santa Cruz on November 11, 2007 and won a controversial split decision.

The WBC removed Casamayor's interim title when, instead of fighting a rematch with Santa Cruz, he signed to fight undefeated Michael Katsidis, the WBO interim lightweight titlist. On March 22, 2008, in a great battle, Casamayor became the first man to defeat the Australian Katsidis when he won the fight with a TKO in the 10th round. With the win, Casamayor retained his Ring Magazine world title and added the WBO interim championship to his collection.

Casamayor vs. Marquez

Casamayor was defeated by Juan Manuel Márquez on September 13, 2008. Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) by Knockout in the 11th round at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise. In the first four rounds of the bout, Marquez continually walked into counter lefts from Casamayor. It took Marquez until the fifth round to be able to find the range with his right hand. By the fifth round, a cut over Casamayor's right eye was opened from a clash of heads. Rounds five, six, seven and eight were rounds where Marquez landed straight punches from the outside, but he was also nailed by Casamayor whenever he lunged forward. Two minutes into the eleventh round, Casamayor was knocked down by a right hand as he pulled away from an intense exchange. Casamayor got up and immediately tried to smother Marquez, but Marquez let his hands go in furious combination. Casamayor swung back, but he went down again with about 7 seconds left in the round. Referee Tony Weeks stepped in and stopped the fight before Casamayor had a chance to stand up again. This caused some anger from fans, however, Casamayor was gracious in defeat and said, "Marquez was the best this night." The official judges had the fight scored 95-95, 95-95, and 97-93 for Marquez. [3]

Casamayor is a unionized boxer, a member of the Joint Association of Boxers.

Comeback

On November 6, 2009, Casamayor beat Jason Davis by unanimous decision. [4]

Casamayor fought Mexican American Robert Guerrero at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, on July 31, 2010. The 10 round bout was an undercard of the Juan Manuel Márquez vs. Juan Díaz II event. [5] The 39-year-old pugilist lost the match by unanimous decision: 98–89, 98–89, 97–90. Guerrero rocked Casamayor throughout the fight, sending him down in the second round. The Cuban got up and looked exhausted after two rounds. He recovered in the next rounds but Guerrero continued to put pressure, landing several combinations and outboxing him. In the last minute of the final round, the Cuban engaged on the offensive, with Guerrero being knocked down for the first time in his professional career. [6]

Professional boxing record

45 fights38 wins6 losses
By knockout222
By decision164
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45Loss38–6–1 Timothy Bradley TKO8 (12), 2:59 Nov 12, 2011 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBO junior welterweight title
44Win38–5–1Manuel LeyvaSD10Mar 11, 2011 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
43Loss37–5–1 Robert Guerrero UD10 Jul 31, 2010 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
42Win37–4–1Jason DavisUD8Nov 6, 2009 Pearl Concert Theater, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
41Loss36–4–1 Juan Manuel Márquez TKO11 (12), 2:55 Sep 13, 2008 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost The Ring lightweight title
40Win36–3–1 Michael Katsidis TKO10 (12), 0:30Mar 22, 2008 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.Retained The Ring lightweight title;
Won WBO interim lightweight title
39Win35–3–1 José Santa Cruz SD12Nov 10, 2007Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC interim and The Ring lightweight titles
38Win34–3–1 Diego Corrales SD12Oct 7, 2006Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won The Ring and vacant WBC lightweight titles
37Win33–3–1 Lamont Pearson TKO9 (10), 0:44Jul 7, 2006 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
36Win32–3–1Antonio RamirezKO5 (10), 0:26Feb 24, 2006 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
35Draw31–3–1 Almazbek Raiymkulov SD12Jun 11, 2005 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Loss31–3 José Luis Castillo SD12Dec 4, 2004Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC and The Ring lightweight titles
33Win31–2Daniel SedaUD10Jul 3, 2004American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
32Loss30–2 Diego Corrales SD12Mar 6, 2004 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Lost IBA super featherweight title;
For vacant WBO super featherweight title
31Win30–1 Diego Corrales TKO6 (12), 3:00 Oct 4, 2003 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant IBA super featherweight title
30Win29–1 Nate Campbell UD10 Jan 25, 2003 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
29Win28–1Yoni VargasTKO5 (10), 2:28Dec 20, 2002American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
28Win27–1Juan Jose AriasTKO8 (10), 1:44 Jun 8, 2002 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
27Loss26–1 Acelino Freitas UD12Jan 12, 2002 Cox Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBA super featherweight title;
For WBO super featherweight title
26Win26–0Joe MoralesTKO8 (12), 2:04Sep 29, 2001Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA super featherweight title
25Win25–0Edwin SantanaUD12May 5, 2001 Silver Star Hotel and Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.Retained WBA super featherweight title
24Win24–0 Robert Garcia TKO9 (12), 1:14Jan 6, 2001 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA super featherweight title
23Win23–0Radford BeasleyTKO5 (12), 0:52Sep 16, 2000 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA super featherweight title
22Win22–0Bernard HarrisUD10Jul 22, 2000 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
21Win21–0 Baek Jong-kwon TKO5 (12), 2:18May 21, 2000 Harrah's, North Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Won WBA super featherweight title
20Win20–0David SantosUD12Nov 20, 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA interim super featherweight title
19Win19–0Luis Enrique ValenzuelaTKO2 (10), 2:26Aug 21, 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18Win18–0 Antonio Hernández UD12Jun 19, 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won WBA interim super featherweight title
17Win17–0Jay CantùKO6 (10), 1:02Apr 18, 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
16Win16–0Russell Stoner JonesUD10Mar 14, 1999 Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
15Win15–0Jose Luis NoyolaUD12Jan 30, 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won vacant NABF super featherweight title
14Win14–0Raymond FloresTKO2 (6), 2:59Nov 13, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13Win13–0Eugene JohnsonUD6 Sep 26, 1998 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
12Win12–0Miguel FigueroaTKO2 (6)Aug 22, 1998Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win11–0Gary TrianoTKO4 (6), 0:59Jul 21, 1998 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0Javier DiazUD8Jan 23, 1998 Order Sons of Italy, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
9Win9–0 Julio Gervacio TKO2 (10), 1:27 Oct 4, 1997 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Pat ChavezUD6Aug 19, 1997 Convention Center, Austin, Texas, U.S.
7Win7–0Salvador MontesTKO2 (4), 2:15 Jul 12, 1997 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Raul MunozTKO1 (6), 1:49May 4, 1997 Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Francisco ValdezTKO3 (6), 1:49Apr 18, 1997 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Vidal PadillaTKO1 (4)Jan 18, 1997 San Juan, Puerto Rico
3Win3–0Roberto SierraKO1 (4), 1:48 Dec 14, 1996 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Oscar Junior GonzalezUD4Nov 1, 1996Miami, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0David ChamendisKO1 (4), 1:34Sep 20, 1996 James L. Knight Convention Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.

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References

  1. 1 2 Showtime Championship Boxing tale of the tape prior to the third Diego Corrales fight.
  2. ↑ Fischer, Doug (December 22, 2015). "Best I Faced: Joel Casamayor". The Ring . Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ ap.google.com, Marquez floors Casamayor in big lightweight debut [ dead link ]
  4. ↑ Joel Casamayor : boxer
  5. ↑ Gonzales, Jhonny (July 9, 2010). "Joel Casamayor Wants To Avenge Loss To Marquez". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
  6. ↑ Vester, Mark (July 31, 2010). "Robert Guerrero Gets Lackluster Win Over Joel Casamayor". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jesús Chávez 		NABF super featherweight champion
January 30, 1999 – May 1999
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jesús Chávez
Interim world boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super featherweight champion
Interim title
June 19, 1999 – May 21, 2000
Won world title		Vacant
Title next held by
Jorge Solís
Vacant
Title last held by
David Díaz 		WBC lightweight champion
Interim title
February 20, 2007 – 2008
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Antonio DeMarco
Preceded by WBO lightweight champion
Interim title
March 22, 2008 – September 2008
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Michael Katsidis
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Diego Corrales 		IBA super featherweight champion
October 4, 2003 – March 6, 2004		Succeeded by
Diego Corrales
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super featherweight champion
May 21, 2000 – January 12, 2002
Lost bid for Super title 		Succeeded byas Super champion
Vacant
Title last held by
Diego Corrales 		WBC lightweight champion
October 7, 2006 – February 20, 2007
Status changed		Succeeded by
David Díaz
promoted from interim status
The Ring lightweight champion
October 7, 2006 – September 13, 2008 		Succeeded by
Lineal lightweight champion
October 7, 2006 – September 13, 2008
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