Juan Lazcano

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Juan Lazcano
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Lazcano in 2008
Born
Juan Ernesto Lazcano

(1975-03-23) March 23, 1975 (age 48)
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
NationalityMexican
American
Other namesThe Hispanic Causing Panic
The Chosen
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins37
Wins by KO27
Losses5
Draws1

Juan Lazcano (born March 23, 1975) is a Mexican-born American professional boxer currently based in Sacramento, California. He fights at light welterweight and is a former World Boxing Foundation (WBF), NABF and IBA lightweight champion, as well as having challenged for the IBO light welterweight title.

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Background

Lazcano was born in Ciudad Juárez and was moved to El Paso when two months old. There, he attended Jefferson High School, later finishing at Bowie High. At Jefferson High, he and classmate Daniel Puente, along with other young boxers, sparred together at Rocky's Gym where he was crowned the Golden Gloves. He now lives and fights out of Sacramento, California. [1]

He and Lourdes were childhood sweethearts, but are now divorced. They have four children together. They became parents when Juan was only 17 years of age.[ citation needed ] Lazcano is engaged to Tammy Howard, a teacher in Phoenix, AZ. They have been together since 2018.[ citation needed ]

Amateur career

Lazcano had an extensive amateur career. He had in excess of 100 amateur fights from the age of 8 to 18 with 135 wins and 15 losses and won the Texas Golden Gloves titles and boxed in the US national championships at both junior and open class levels. [2]

Professional career

Lazcano turned professional in July 1993 in Reseda, California on the undercard of a bill that included Shane Mosley and Mauro Gutierrez. On his debut he defeated Chris Crespin with a first round knockout. [1]

Title fight

Lazcano won twelve of his first thirteen with eight victories coming via knockout. Then, in December 1996, Lazcano fought his first title fight against Californian Daniel Lujan for the vacant WBF lightweight title. The first fight between the two was judge a draw and they again faced each other in a rematch three months later. This time Lazcano emerged victorious with fourth-round knockout. [1]

Lazcano took on Ricky Hatton at the city of Manchester stadium on May 24, a bout that Lazcano lost via unanimous decision. Lazcano dished out and received punishment from Hatton from start to finish. At one point Lazcano had Hatton visibly hurt. A moment in which a quick timeout was called by the referee so Hatton's corner could tie his shoe.

Professional boxing record

43 fights37 wins5 losses
By knockout271
By decision104
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
43Loss37–5–1 Ricky Hatton UD12May 24, 2008 City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, EnglandFor IBO and The Ring light welterweight titles
42Loss37–4–1 Vivian Harris UD12Feb 10, 2007Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.WBC light welterweight title eliminator
41Win37–3–1 Manuel Garnica SD10Oct 21, 2006Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
40Win36–3–1 Ben Tackie UD10Feb 24, 2006Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
39Win35–3–1 Courtney Burton KO9 (10), 1:00Nov 11, 2005 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38Win34–3–1 Marco Angel Pérez KO1 (10), 1:52Aug 19, 2005Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
37Loss33–3–1 José Luis Castillo UD12 Jun 5, 2004 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC and The Ring lightweight titles
36Win33–2–1 Stevie Johnston TKO11 (12), 2:18 Sep 13, 2003 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.WBC lightweight title eliminator
35Win32–2–1Danny RiosTD10 (12), 0:20Feb 13, 2003Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title
34Win31–2–1David ArmstrongTKO6 (12), 1:33Sep 20, 2002 Cohen Stadium, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained NABF and IBA lightweight titles
33Win30–2–1Benito RodriguezTKO5 (12), 2:38Jul 19, 2002Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title
32Win29–2–1Julio Sanchez LeonRTD7 (10), 3:00Mar 8, 2002Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.
31Win28–2–1Julio AlvarezKO4 (12), 1:00Sep 1, 2001Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained NABF and IBA lightweight titles
30Win27–2–1 John John Molina TKO11 (12), 1:06May 5, 2001Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained NABF; Won IBA lightweight titles
29Win26–2–1Volodymyr MatkivskyyKO5 (10), 2:20Jan 19, 2001 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
28Win25–2–1 Dorin Spivey TKO8 (12), 1:57Oct 27, 2000Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.Retained NABF lightweight title
27Win24–2–1 Jesse James Leija SD10Aug 5, 2000 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
26Win23–2–1 Wilfredo Vázquez TKO9 (12), 0:59Jun 16, 2000 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant NABF lightweight title
25Win22–2–1Eduardo PerezTKO8 (10)May 1, 2000Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, U.S.
24Win21–2–1 Julian Wheeler SD10Jan 7, 2000 Sacramento Convention Center Complex, Sacramento, California, U.S.
23Win20–2–1Mark FernandezTKO1 (10), 2:44Dec 4, 1999 Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S.
22Win19–2–1Jose Luis MontesKO2 (10), 0:50Oct 12, 1999 Cache Creek Casino Resort, Brooks, California, U.S.
21Win18–2–1Ernesto MartinezKO4 (10), 1:00Sep 1, 1999Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, U.S.
20Win17–2–1Tialano TovarKO2 (8), 1:07Jul 17, 1999 Caesars Tahoe, Circus Maximus Showroom, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
19Win16–2–1Martin GallegosTKO2 (8), 1:39Apr 1, 1999 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
18Win15–2–1Olegario De LeonTKO4 (6)Nov 19, 1998Reseda Coubtry Club, Reseda, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17Loss14–2–1 Golden Johnson TKO3 (10), 2:00Jun 6, 1998 Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16Win14–1–1 James Crayton MD12Jul 11, 1997 Tropicana Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBF lightweight title
15Win13–1–1Daniel LujanKO4 (12), 0:14Feb 20, 1997Reseda Country Club, Reseda, Los Angeles, U.S.Won vacant WBF lightweight title
14Draw12–1–1Daniel LujanMD12Dec 19, 1996Reseda Country Club, Reseda, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For vacant WBF lightweight title
13Win12–1 Antonio Díaz MD6Sep 21, 1996 Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win11–1Martin GallegosKO5 (8), 2:59Jun 22, 1996El Paso, Texas, U.S.
11Win10–1Jerome JohnsonTKO6 (8), 1:18May 18, 1996 El Paso, Texas, U.S.
10Win9–1Juan Carlos ArandayTKO3 (?)Apr 26, 1996 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
9Loss8–1Jose ManjarrezUD6Jul 24, 1994 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Oscar GonzalezKO2 (6)May 18, 1994Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Joel GarciaPTS4Mar 26, 1994 Fairplex, Pomona, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Pat ChavezPTS4Dec 2, 1993Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Carlos BarraganTKO3 (4)Nov 11, 1993Registry Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
4Win4–0Gerardo MercadoKO1 (4), 1:20Oct 16, 1993 Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Rudy CruzPTS4Aug 25, 1993 Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Jorge CastroKO1 (4)Aug 4, 1993 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
1Win1–0Chris CrespinKO1 (4), 1:11Jul 21, 1993 Reseda Country Club, Reseda, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Boxrec. "Juan Lazcano". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
  2. ↑ John Garfield. "You Reap What You Sow". Eastside Boxing. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
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