Ron Guerrero

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Ron Guerrero
Born (1974-03-06) March 6, 1974 (age 50)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesEl Tejanito
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins23
Wins by KO14
Losses21
Draws3

Ron Guerrero (born March 3, 1974) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBA Fedecentro Heavyweight Title in 2004, and for the WBF World Heavyweight Title in 2009. [1] [2] [3]

He sparred with the Klitschko brothers. He was trained by Tony Ayala, Sr. for his fight against Francois Botha. [4]

Professional record

23 Wins (14 knockouts), 21 Losses (6 knockouts), 3 Draws
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Win22-20-3 Flag of the United States.svg Maurenzo SmithUD62020-03-07 Flag of Texas.svg Constellation Field, Sugar Land, Texas, U.S.Won vacant American Boxing Federation American West Heavyweight Title
Loss20-16-3 Flag of South Africa.svg Francois Botha UD122009-02-06 Flag of South Africa.svg Tlokwe Banquet Hall, Potchefstroom, South Africa For vacant WBF World Heavyweight Title in 2009
Win20-15-3 Flag of the United States.svg Roderick WillisTKO2008-05-24 Flag of Texas.svg Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, Robstown, Texas, U.S.
Loss19-15-3 Flag of the United States.svg Chazz Witherspoon RTD5 (8)2007-09-29 Flag of New Jersey.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, U.S.
Loss19-14-3 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Johnson UD82007-06-09 Flag of Connecticut.svg Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, U.S.
Win19-13-3 Flag of the United States.svg Hector FerreyroKO2007-04-20 Flag of Texas.svg Casa Blanca Ballroom, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
Win18-12-3 Flag of the United States.svg Robbie McClimansSD82006-09-15 Flag of Texas.svg Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
Loss16-11-3 Flag of Nigeria.svg David Defiagbon TKO52004-06-12 Flag of Bermuda.svg Cedarbridge Academy, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda For WBA Fedecentro Heavyweight Title
Loss16-10-3 Flag of the United States.svg Kendrick RelefordUD82004-04-29 Flag of Texas.svg Laredo, Texas, U.S.For vacant USA Texas State Heavyweight Title
Win16-6-3 Flag of France.svg Josué Blocus RTD52003-02-15 Flag of Nevada.svg Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss15-6-2 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Thompson UD52002-08-31 Flag of New York.svg Strawberry Field, Bridgehampton, New York, U.S.
Loss15-4-2 Flag of the United States.svg Attila Levin UD102002-03-29 Flag of Nevada.svg Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win15-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Terrence LewisUD102002-03-29 Flag of Nevada.svg Flamingo Hilton, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
Win11-3-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Adam Flores UD62000-10-06 Flag of Nevada.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win10-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Brian NixPTS82000-07-27 Flag of New York.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Draw8-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jameel McCline PTS82000-01-27 Flag of New York.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Win6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby ScogginsSD61999-09-23 Flag of Texas.svg Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Win5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jason WallerTKO1999-08-12 Flag of Texas.svg Civic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.

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