Miguel Cartagena

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Miguel Cartagena
Born (1992-07-05) July 5, 1992 (age 33)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Other namesNo Fear
Statistics
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins17
Wins by KO8
Losses7
Draws1
No contests0

Miguel Cartagena (born July 5, 1992) is a Puerto Rican-American professional boxer. [1] [2]

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Amateur career

In 2009, a 16-year-old Cartagena won both the U.S. National Championship and the National Golden Gloves Championship. [3] [4] [5] For his accomplishment, he was awarded the Pride of Philadelphia Award by the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. [6]

Professional career

On March 26, 2011, Cartagena won his pro debut against Omar Gonzalez. The bout was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. [7]

Cartagena fought for the WBC International flyweight title against Galal Yafai on 30 April 2022 on the undercard of the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano title unification bout. He lost via a second round corner retirement. [8]

Professional boxing record

25 fights17 wins7 losses
By knockout84
By decision93
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
25Loss17–7–1 Galal Yafai RTD2 (10) 3:002022-04-30 Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S.For WBC International flyweight title
24Win17–6–1Reyes Lopez EscalenteTKO3 (6) 2:302021-06-12La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta, Mexico
23Win16–6–1Arcadio Salazar ChanezTKO-(4) 1:292020-10-30La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta, Mexico
22Loss15–6–1Jesus SolerUD82019-06-15 Parx Casino, Bensalem, U.S.
21Loss15–5–1Carlos MaldonadoSD82018-06-29 Parx Casino, Bensalem, U.S.
20Loss15–4–1 Brian Viloria KO5 (8) 0:442017-09-09 StubHub Center, Carson, U.S.
19Draw15–3–1 Toshiyuki Igarashi TD3 (10) 0:492017-04-01 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
18Win15–3Jobert AlvarezTKO1 (6) 2:162016-07-15 Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, U.S.
17Loss14–3Ricardo RodriguezUD102016-02-26Tony Rosa Community Center, Palm Bay, U.S.For vacant WBO Latino super flyweight title
16Win14–2Javier FrancoUD102015-07-04L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, Philipsburg, Sint MarteenWon vacant IBO International super bantamweight title
15Loss13–2 Emmanuel Rodríguez KO1 (10) 1:492014-10-18Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Catano, Puerto RicoFor vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title
14Win13–1Jesús GonzálezUD62014-08-23Ring of Dreams Boxing Gym, Winston-Salem, U.S.
13Loss12–1 Timur Shailezov TKO3 (6) 1:562014-04-24Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, U.S.
12Win12–0Miguel RoblesKO2 (8) 2:312014-03-21 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, U.S.
11Win11–0Felipe RivasRTD6 (8) 3:002014-01-25Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem U.S.
10Win10–0Eduardo ValenzuelaUD62013-12-18Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, U.S.
9Win9–0Jhon Alberto MolinaUD42013-10-25National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
8Win8–0Eduardo MelendezUD42013-08-23Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge, U.S.
7Win7–0Angel CarvajalUD42013-04-27 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, U.S.
6Win6–0Jose RiveraUD62012-10-12National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
5Win5–0Luis Miguel OrtizUD42012-04-20National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
4Win4–0David RodriquezTKO1 (6) ?2012-01-13National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
3Win3–0Christian CruzTKO2 (4) 2:202011-09-10 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, U.S.
2Win2–0Jaime GonzalezKO2 (4)

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2011-06-25 South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, U.S.
1Win1–0Omar GonzalezUD42011-03-26 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Phillyhall.org. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ Miguel Cartagena – Amateur Boxing Record. Boxing-scoop.com. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ Features, Events, Results | Team USA. USA Boxing. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ Miguel Cartagena and Other American Olympic Hopefuls Face Chinese Olympic Team. Bleacher Report (September 29, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
  5. ↑ Rau'shee Warren handles Miguel Cartagena to win fourth national title. Sports.espn.go.com (July 18, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
  6. ↑ "Pride of Philadelphia". Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame . Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  7. ↑ Miguel Cartagena turns pro! | Boxing News. Fightnews (February 15, 2011). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
  8. ↑ Brown, Shaun (April 8, 2022). "Galal Yafai Aiming To Impress American Audience On April 30". boxing-social.com. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
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