Juan Carlos Payano

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Juan Carlos Payano
Born (1984-04-12) April 12, 1984 (age 40)
La Vega, Dominican Republic
Other namesBaby Pacquiao
Statistics
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach64+1⁄2 in (164 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins23
Wins by KO11
Losses5
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2006 Cartagena Flyweight
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2003 Santo Domingo Flyweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Rio Flyweight


Juan Carlos Payano (born April 12, 1984) is a Dominican professional boxer who held the WBA (Undisputed) and then concurrently the IBO bantamweight titles between 2014 and 2016. As an amateur he won two silver medals at the Pan American Games and a gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games.

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Amateur career

At the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, he lost to Cuba's Yuriorkis Gamboa in the Flyweight final, winning the silver medal.

He won the gold medal at the 2006 Cartagena games after defeating Cuban Yoandris Salinas.

At the 2007 Pan American Games, he won silver again after losing to Puerto Rico's McWilliams Arroyo in the final.

He compiled a record of 421 wins and 25 losses.

Olympic Games results

2004

2008

Professional career

On October 7, 2018, Payano battled Naoya Inoue for the WBA regular bantamweight title, as a part of the World Boxing Super Series quarter-final. Inoue caught Payano with a left jab, right hook combination just 1 minute and 10 seconds into the fight, sending Payano to the canvas for the KO win. This was Payano's first professional career knockout. [1]

In his next fight, Payano bounced back with a unanimous decision win against Damien Vazquez. Payano was in control for most of the fight, winning almost every round on the judges' scorecards, 79-73, 80-71, 80-71. [2]

In his following fight, Payano battled against Luis Nery. Payano was considered the underdog against the undefeated Mexican. Nery had his own way for most of the fight, landing the cleaner shots throughout the fight. In the ninth round, a perfectly placed left hook to the body by Nery send Payano to the canvas. Writhing in pain, Payano was not even able to attempt to beat the count, leading to a ninth-round KO win for Nery. [3]

On September 26, 2020, Payano fought former champion Daniel Roman, who was ranked #3 by the Ring, WBA and WBC, and #4 by the WBO and #6 at super bantamweight at the time. Payano lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite boxing off his back foot, Payano had a strong start in the fight. However, Roman turned up the pressure in the championship rounds, and was aggressive enough to secure the win. [4]

Professional boxing record

28 fights23 wins5 losses
By knockout112
By decision123
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Win23–5Raymond TabugonRTD5 (8), 3:00Jul 10, 2021Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
27Win22–5Luis de la RosaRTD5 (10)Aug 14, 2021Hotel Elsa, Santiago de Tolu, Colombia
26Loss21–5 Gary Antonio Russell TD7 (10), 0:01Dec 19, 2020Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Unanimous TD after Payano cut from accidental head clash
25Loss21–4 Daniel Roman UD12 Sep 26, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
24Loss21–3 Luis Nery KO9 (12), 1:43 Jul 20, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC Silver bantamweight title
23Win21–2Damien VazquezUD8Mar 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
22Loss20–2 Naoya Inoue KO1 (12), 1:10Oct 7, 2018 Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, JapanFor WBA (Regular) bantamweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: bantamweight quarter-final
21Win20–1 Mike Plania UD10Mar 23, 2018Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental bantamweight title
20Win19–1Alexis SantiagoUD10Aug 22, 2017 Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
19Win18–1Isao Gonzalo CarranzaTKO7 (8), 1:16Jan 13, 2017 Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
18Loss17–1 Rau'shee Warren MD12Jun 18, 2016 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Lost WBA (Undisputed) and IBO bantamweight titles
17Win17–0 Rau'shee Warren SD12Aug 2, 2015 Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title;
Won vacant IBO bantamweight title
16Win16–0 Anselmo Moreno TD6 (12)Sep 26, 2014 Mesquite Arena, Mesquite, Texas, U.S.Won WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title;
Unanimous TD after Payano cut from accidental head clash
15Win15–0 Germán Meraz UD8Feb 22, 2014 Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win14–0 Jundy Maraon KO7 (10), 0:39Jun 14, 2013 South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Jhon Alberto MolinaTKO2 (10), 2:35May 10, 2013Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12Win12–0Jose Luis AraizaUD10Nov 30, 2012 BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
11Win11–0Jhon Alberto MolinaTKO9 (10), 2:02Jul 21, 2012Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant NABA bantamweight title
10Win10–0Luis MaldonadoUD10May 18, 2012 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
9Win9–0Jose SilveriaUD10Mar 2, 2012 Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC Latino bantamweight title
8Win8–0Leshaun BlairTKO1 (6), 2:35Dec 3, 2011 Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
7Win7–0Dinoel ReynosoTKO2 (6), 1:44Sep 5, 2011Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6Win6–0Luis Angel PanetoUD6Apr 23, 2011 Dade County Fair & Exposition, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Cristobal RamosKO2 (6), 1:42Mar 4, 2011 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
4Win4–0Norberto JimenezTKO2 (6)Oct 9, 2010 La Vega, Dominican Republic
3Win3–0Luis HinojosaUD4Sep 18, 2010Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2Win2–0Daniel VerasTKO3 (4)Aug 28, 2010Parque Publico, Elias Pina, Dominican Republic
1Win1–0Aneudy MesaUD4Aug 21, 2010Polideportivo Fabio Gonzalez, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

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References

  1. ↑ "Photos: Naoya Inoue Puts Juan Carlos Payano To Sleep". BoxingScene.com. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. ↑ "Juan Carlos Payano Too Much, Shocks Damien Vazquez". BoxingScene.com. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. ↑ "Luis Nery Lands Vicious Body Shot To Knock Payano Out in Ninth". BoxingScene.com. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  4. ↑ "Daniel Roman overcomes slow start, defeats Juan Carlos Payano by unanimous decision". The Ring. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Óscar Escandón 		WBC Latino
bantamweight champion
March 2, 2012 – June 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Ivan Ruiz Peranton
Vacant
Title last held by
Yonfrez Parejo 		WBA Fedelatin
bantamweight champion
May 18, 2012 – February 2013
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jonathan Guzmán
Vacant
Title last held by
Jose Silveria 		NABA bantamweight champion
July 21, 2012 – August 2013
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Stephon Young
Vacant
Title last held by
Siboniso Gonya 		WBO Inter-Continental
bantamweight champion
March 23, 2018 – 2018
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Title next held by
Jonas Sultan
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Title last held by
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August 2, 2015 – June 18, 2016		Succeeded by
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September 26, 2014 – June 18, 2016		Succeeded by
Rau'shee Warren
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