Roberto Marroquin

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Roberto Marroquin
Born
Roberto Marroquin

(1989-08-21) August 21, 1989 (age 34)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (177 cm)
Reach72 in (182 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins29
Wins by KO20
Losses5
Draws1
No contests0

Roberto Marroquin (born August 21, 1989) is an American professional boxer [1] and was signed to Bob Arum's Top Rank. [2]

Contents

Amateur career

During his amateur career Marroquin won silver medals [3] at the 2005 National Junior Olympics, 2006 International Aliyev Cup, 2006 National PAL Championships, a Gold medal at the 2006 National Junior Olympics, and another silver medal at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. [4] He also has a win over Gary Russell. Marroquin finished with a record of 165–15. [5]

Professional career

In the under card of Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium, Marroquin beat veteran Samuel Sanchez in the second round by K.O. [6]

Professional record

29 Wins (20 knockouts), 5 Losses, 1 Draw [7]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Win29–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Darryl HayesMD6March 26, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Mesquite Arena, Mesquite, Texas
Win28–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Pedro NavaretteSD6February 28, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Hanger No.2 Love Field, Dallas, Texas
Loss27–5–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rey PerezKO8 (8), 1:03July 28, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Win27–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ruben TamayoKO5 (8), 1:49October 14, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Stub Hub Center, Carson, California
Win26–4–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Jonathan PerezKO4 (8), 2:23June 11, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California
Loss25–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos Diaz RamirezUD10May 14, 2016 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio UAT, Reynosa, Tamaulipas
Win25–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kuin EvansTKO2 (8), 2:31November 5, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg The Empire Room, Dallas, Texas
Win24–3–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel SotoRTD4 (8), 0:10September 26, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Mesquite Arena, Mesquite, Texas
Draw23–3–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Alejandro RodriguezPTS8February 1, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas
Loss23–3 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Daniel Diaz SD10June 29, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
Win23–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Antonio Escalante TKO3 (10), 0:49March 16, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
Loss22–2 Flag of Cuba.svg Guillermo Rigondeaux UD12 September 15, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada For WBA super Bantamweight title
Win22–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Arturo SantiagoKO2 (8), 1:32June 16, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas
Win21–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Carlos Valcárcel UD10December 17, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
Win20–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Angel BeranzaUD8July 30, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Softball Country Arena, Denver, Colorado
Loss19–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco LealSD10April 23, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
Win19–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Gilberto Sanchez LeonUD8February 26, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win18–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Eduardo ArcosTKO4 (8), 1:21January 22, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada
Win17–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco DominguezTKO1 (6), 1:27November 13, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Win16–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Rafael CerrilloUD6October 16, 2010 Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio de Beisbol, Monterrey, Nuevo León
Win15–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus QuinteroTKO3 (8), 1:40August 7, 2010 Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Hector Espino, Hermosillo, Sonora
Win14–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo CamargoKO2 (6), 2:20May 15, 2010 Flag of Mexico.svg Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Samuel Sanchez KO 2 (6), 1:36March 13, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert GuillenTKO1 (6), 2:30February 6, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Win11–0 Flag of Kenya.svg Anthony NapunyiTKO3 (6), 0:31November 13, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay House of Blues, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win10–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Jose Garcia BernalUD6October 17, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi, Texas
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steven JohnsonTKO2 (6), 1:40August 29, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Quick Trip Ballpark, Grand Prairie, Texas
Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Manuel GarciaTKO3 (6), 1:27June 19, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Dr Pepper Arena, Frisco, Texas
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert DaLuzUD6May 16, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada
Win6–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Julio ValadezKO4 (4), 2:15May 1, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Isaac HidalgoTKO1 (6), 2:46December 6, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gino EscamillaUD6November 5, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Win3–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto PerezRTD2 (4), 0:10July 11, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas
Win2–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Luis Angel PanetoTKO2 (4), 0:02February 29, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Municipal Auditorium, Harlingen, Texas
Win1–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Genaro CastorenaRTD2 (4), 0:10January 18, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas

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