Roberto Ortiz (boxer)

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Roberto Ortiz
Born
Roberto Ortiz Cervantes

(1985-12-08) 8 December 1985 (age 38)
NationalityMexican
Other namesMassa
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Reach177 cm (70 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins35
Wins by KO26
Losses5
Draws2
No contests0

Roberto Ortiz Cervantes (born December 8, 1985) is a Mexican boxer.

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Professional career

In October 2010, Ortiz beat veteran Salvador Carreón to win the WBA Fedecaribe light welterweight title. [1]

On June 26, 2011 Roberto upset undefeated Antonio Lozada, Jr. to win the WBC Silver light welterweight title. He kept the title until September 6, 2014, when he lost for the first time in his professional career against Argentinian pugilist Lucas Matthysse. The fight was staged in the U.S. Bank Arena of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Mexican was knockout in the second round. [2]

Professional record

35 Wins (26 knockouts), 5 Losses, 2 Draws
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss35-4-2 Flag of the United States.svg Vergil Ortiz Jr. TKO2 (10)2018-09-15 Flag of the United States.svg T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA
Loss35-3-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Eduardo Lopez RodriguezMD102018-06-16 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Centenario, Gomez Palacio, Mexico
Loss35-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Cletus Seldin TKO3 (10)2017-11-11 Flag of the United States.svg Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, USA
Draw35-1-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Diego CruzPTS122017-07-01 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Centenario, Gomez Palacio, MexicoFor vacant WBC FECARBOX welterweight title
Win35-1-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Guadalupe RosalesUD82017-04-08 Flag of Mexico.svg Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancun, Mexico
Win34-1-1 Flag of Colombia.svg Pascual SalgadoTKO4 (10)2016-03-18 Flag of Mexico.svg Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancun, Mexico
Win33-1-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Nestor Fernando GarciaTKO9 (10)2015-11-27 Flag of Mexico.svg Sindicato de Taxistas, Cancun, Mexico
Win32-1-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Jesus RiveraUD102015-04-24 Flag of Mexico.svg Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Loss31-1-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Lucas Matthysse KO2 (12)2014-09-06 Flag of the United States.svg U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, USALost WBC Silver super lightweight title
Win31-0-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ramiro AlcarazTKO5 (12)2014-04-12 Flag of Mexico.svg Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win30-0-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Reyes SanchezUD122013-10-19 Flag of Mexico.svg Deportivo Morelos, Cuajimalpa, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Win29-0-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge RomeroTKO10 (12)2013-06-15 Flag of Mexico.svg Park Nave 1, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico
Win28-0-1 Flag of Colombia.svg Fidel Muñoz TD6 (12)2013-02-16 Flag of Mexico.svg Domo Deportivo, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Win27-0-1 Flag of Mexico.svg John Carlo AparicioUD122012-10-27 Flag of Mexico.svg Centro Internacional de Convenciones, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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References

  1. "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-16.
  2. Christ, Scott (6 September 2014). "Lucas Matthysse gets disputed KO over Roberto Ortiz in round two". Yahoo! Sports. SB Nation. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Érik Morales
WBC Light Welterweight Champion
Silver title

June 25, 2011 – August 6, 2014
Succeeded by