Robert Frankel (boxer)

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Robert Frankel
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Real nameRobert Frankel
Nickname(s)Red Hot
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1980-06-20) June 20, 1980 (age 43)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins37
Wins by KO8
Losses23
Draws1
No contests0

Robert Frankel (born June 20, 1980) is an American boxer. [1]

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Professional career

Robert holds wins over veterans like Mike González, Michael Stewart, Ramón Montaño, Bobby Pacquiao, and Ricardo Dominguez. [2]

On June 24, 2011, Frankel faced Mexican-American John Molina, Jr. in the main event on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Photo/Weights: David Diaz 137.5, Robert Frankel 136". 28 January 2011.
  2. "Robert Frankel - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-04-21. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  3. "John Molina Makes Good on Promise for Early Fireworks". 25 June 2011.
  4. http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/john-molina-looks-to-kick-his-career-into-high-gear