Saul Farah

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Saul Farah
Born
Saúl Becerra Gil

(1983-01-12) 12 January 1983 (age 41)
Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
Other namesEl Fenix Asesino
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights101
Wins72
Wins by KO62
Losses26
Draws3

Saul Farah (born Saul Becerra Gil on January 12, 1983) is a Bolivian professional boxer. He is the Bolivian national former Heavyweight boxing champion, having won the title by knocking out 1-0 Romualdo Rivera in the first round on March 13, 2010. [1] He defended the national title 15 times successfully, before losing it on his 16th defense. His nickname is "El Fenix Asesino" ("The Assassin Phoenix").

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Professional career

Farah was also Bolivian national Cruiserweight champion, title that he obtained September 2, 2008 with a third-round knockout of local, 3 win 9 losses journeyman Fernando Marcelo Vega at San Julian, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, [2] the interim World Boxing Council Latino Heavyweight champion by beating 23-13-2 Esteban Hillman Tababary by twelve round unanimous decision on October 9, 2015, [3] and the interim South American Heavyweight champion, championship which he won by defeating 13 win, 6 defeats and 2 ties (draws) prospect Guido Santana in the third round of their December 21, 2013 fight at Farah's hometown of Santa Ana del Yacuma. [3] Farah is also the Santa Ana del Yacuma city, Beni Department and Santa Cruz de la Sierra Department Heavyweight champion, and he has once fought for world Heavyweight champion honors, albeit for an organization without much international recognition, the World Boxing Union. He lost that bout to Brazilian boxer Marcelo Ferreira dos Santos by third-round knockout on December 15, 2014, at Bahia, Brazil. [3] Farah has also fought for World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organization and International Boxing Federation regional titles without success.

After a bout with Cesar Mamani, set for May 10, 2019,(a second-round technical knockout win) Farah traveled to the Philippines, where he fought American Ronald Johnson, 15–1 with 6 knockout wins, on June 15, 2019, in what would have been a bout for the Global Boxing Organization's Heavyweight world title, a title without much recognition by the general boxing world and fans alike. [4] The GBO ultimately withdrew recognition of the fight as being for their championship, but Farrah and Johnson still boxed each other, with the American knocking the Bolivian down in the first round and prevailing by 12 rounds unanimous decision. [5] Eventually, Farrah got his 70th career win five weeks later, when he defeated 1 win, 2 losses Luis Gregorio Castedo Yapovenda by second-round knockout on July 20 of that year, back home in Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia. [6]

On November 2, 2019, Farah traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo to challenge Sadiki "The Buffalo" Maroy (15-2-1) for the vacant UBO Intercontinental Heavyweight title. After a spirited start, Maroy forced a TKO-7 stoppage of Farah earning the UBO title [7]

On December 21, 2019, Farrah fought his 99th professional boxing match, being stopped in the first round by Christian Hammer in Germany. [8]

Farah was scheduled to defend his Bolivian title in both March and April 2020; however, the COVID-19 pandemic forced postponements of both dates. Then, on October 30 of 2020, Farah defended his title versus Marco Kenny aka La Mole Viscarra over 12 rounds live on Pay Per View (PPV) at the Santa Rosita Coliseum in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. [9] Farah controlled the pace for the majority of the bout but was unlucky in losing a 12-round decision – and relinquishing this title to Kenny

On December 22, 2020, Farah became the world's first fighter to hold a Bridgerweight title, defeating Rosendo 'La Furia' Mercado Eguez from Santa Cruz. Bolivia via 12-round decision for the Bolivian national Bridgerweight championship. [9] The so-called Bridgerweight division is a division with little recognition among world sanctioning boxing organizations; only the World Boxing Council recognizes it. [10]

Farah then defended his Bridgerweight title for the first time on April 3 in Santa Cruz de La Sierra, Bolivia. Farah earned a TKO-1 victory over Ruben Vargas Diaz [11]

Farah intended to defend his Bridgerweight title of Bolivia for the second time on March 26, 2021; however, Farah's bout versus Pedro 'El Terrible' Guanichaba was not approved by the Bolivian commission in appropriate time. The bout was rescheduled to April 30, 2021, and again to May 21. [12]

Farah and Pedro Tabares would finally meet on June 19 and the entire world would witness an assault in the ring on Farah's life. In the 6th round of their match in Tabares' home town of Pando, Tabares hit Farah with a heavy shot and then threw the champion to the canvas. Once Farah was on the canvas, Tabares jumped on Farah and begin to punch him while he was down as well as deliver three kicks to Farah's head and neck. Farah was awarded the victory by disqualification and while Tabares apologized later for his actions he was not suspended by the Bolivian commission and a rematch was ordered for August 21. [13]

In the 12 round rematch on August 21 again in Pando, Bolivia, Farah would get his revenge. In what was a mostly slow first half of the bout, Farah began to come on in the championship rounds. In the 12th and final round, Farah would storm Tabares in the corner and let his hands go, landing a hard left to the right side of Tabares' head and ear. This concussive location would put Tabares down and upon the restart Farah landed some massive shots that caused the referee to jump in and call a halt to the action. Farah takes a TKO-12 victory and the interim Bolivian heavyweight title.

After the fight, Tabares would claim he was hit with an illegal blow and asked the Bolivian commission to take action and overturn the result and suspend Farah.

On October 30, 2020, Farah lost his Bolivian national Heavyweight title when outpointed over twelve rounds by the debuting Marco Kenny Viscarra at the Coliseo Arena Santa Rosita in Santa Cruz de La Sierra, Bolivia. [14]

The last fight he had that appeared on his Boxrec page took place on December 12, 2020, when he beat Rosendo Mercado, 2 wins and 8 losses coming in, at the Palacio de los Deportes in Trinidad, Bolivia, by a twelve rounds unanimous decision. [15]

Notably, Farah is also a boxing promoter, referee and matchmaker.

Professional boxing record

101 fights72 wins26 losses
By knockout6218
By decision98
By disqualification10
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
101Win72–26–3Rosendo MercadoUD1222 Dec 2020Palacio de los Deportes, Trinidad, BoliviaWon inaugural Bolivian bridgerweight title
100Loss71–26–3Marco Kenny ViscarraSD1230 Oct 2020Coliseo Arena de Snata Rosita, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BoliviaLost Bolivian heavyweight title
99Loss71–25–3 Christian Hammer TKO1 (8), 2:1521 Dec 2019Wiking Box Center, Wolgast, Germany
98Win71–24–3Cesar MamaniTKO2 (12), 1:455 Oct 2019Coliseo Municipal - San Buena Ventura, Trinidad, Bolivia
97Win70–24–3Luis Gregorio Castedo YapovendaKO2 (12), 1:0520 Jul 2019Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
96Loss69–24–3Ronald JohnsonUD1215 Jun 2019The Enderun Tent at Azuela Cove, Barangay Lanang, Davao City, Philippines
95Win69–23–3Cesar MamaniRTD2 (12), 3:002 Mar 2019Associacion Beniana Del Boxeo, Trinidad, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
94Win68–23–3Jorge David Urquiza AnezTKO4 (12), 2:5525 Jan 2019Associacion Beniana Del Boxeo, Trinidad, Bolivia
93Win67–23–3Cesar MamaniTKO3 (10), 2:5011 Aug 2018Associacion Beniana Del Boxeo, Trinidad, Bolivia
92Win66–23–3Rosendo MercadoSD1223 Jun 2018Coliseo Juan Evo Morales Ayma, Riberelta, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
91Loss65–23–3 Zamig Athakishiyev RTD1 (6), 3:0018 Apr 2018Dom Pechati, Yekaterinburg, Russia
90Win65–22–3Cesar MamaniRTD5 (10), 3:0015 Nov 2017Associacion Beniana del Boxeo, Trinidad Bolivia
89Win64–22–3Ruben Jesús Pone PoicheeTKO1 (10), 2:312 Sep 2017Associacion Beniana del Boxeo, Trinidad, Bolivia
88Loss63–22–3Samir NeboKO3 (8), 2:281 Jul 2017Ballsport Arena, Dresden, Germany
87Win63–21–3Rosendo MercadoTKO5 (12), 2:0017 May 2017Associacion Beniana del Boxeo, Trinidad, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
86Loss62–21–3 Zhang Junlong KO1 (12), 1:2829 Mar 2017Grand Regency Hotel, Qingdao, China
85Win62–20–3Ervin Chavez VargasTKO2 (12), 0:454 Dec 2016Coliseo Municipal de Yotau, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
84Win61–20–3Mauricio Mendia GuajiTKO1 (10), 2:0120 Nov 2016Coliseo Municipal Distrito 12, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
83Win60–20–3Bernardino FernandezRTD4 (12)5 Nov 2016Coliseo Municipal de Colpa Belgica, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
82Win59–20–3Esteban Hillman TababaryUD108 Oct 2016 Estadio Gran Mamoré, Trinidad, Bolivia
81Win58–20–3Eddy SalvatierraRTD1 (8), 3:0020 Aug 2016Coliseo Municipal, Baures, Bolivia
80Loss57–20–3 Adrian Granat TKO1 (10), 2:594 Jun 2016Autohaus Duerkop, Kassel, Germany
79Win57–19–3Eddy SalvatierraRTD2 (10), 3:005 Mar 2016Associacion Beniana del Boxeo, Trinidad, Bolivia
78Win56–19–3Esteban Hillman TababaryRTD8 (12), 3:009 Jan 2016Centro Municipal de Eventos, Santa Rosa de Yacuma, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
77Win55–19–3Esteban Hillman TababaryUD129 Oct 2015Associacion Beniana del Boxeo, Trinidad, BoliviaWBC Latino interim heavyweight title at stake
76Win54–19–3Juan Carlos Flores ChoqueTKO1 (12), 1:3910 Jul 2015Trinidad, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
75Win53–19–3Esteban Hillman TababaryRTD6 (12), 3:009 May 2012Centro Municipal de Eventos, Santa Rosa de YacumaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
74Win52–19–3Ervin Chavez VargasKO3 (12)10 Apr 2015Coliseo Cerrado, Ivirgarzama, Bolivia
73Loss51–19–3Vladimir GoncharovTKO1 (8), 2:021 Mar 2015Boxing & Gym Academy, Moscow, Russia
72Win51–18–3Dante OlivaresRTD1 (12), 3:0031 Jan 2015Asociacion Municipal del Boxeo Movima, Santa Rosa de Yacuma, Bolivia
71Win50–18–3Carlos MoyaRTD1 (12), 3:0017 Jan 2015Associacion Municipal del Boxeo Movima, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
70Loss49–18–3Marcelo Ferreira dos SantosTKO3 (12), 1:3015 Dec 2014Club dos Bancarios, Aflitos, Brazil
69Win49–17–3Jose Antonio RodriguezTKO1 (12)25 Jul 2014Club Municipal, Santa Rosa del Sara, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
68Win48–17–3Rosendo MercadoTKO2 (12)6 Jul 2014Coliseo Municipal, San Pedro, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
67Win47–17–3Rosendo MercadoTKO2 (12)24 May 2014Coliseo Cerrado Don Bosco, Santa Fe, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
66Win46–17–3Rosendo MercadoTKO1 (12)3 May 2014Coliseo Municipal, Chimoré, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
65Win45–17–3Carmelo RocaTKO2 (12), 2:4331 Jan 2014Coliseo Municipal, San Miguel de Velasco, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
64Win44–17–3Guido SantanaTKO3 (12)21 Dec 2013Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, BoliviaSouth American interim heavyweight title at stake
63Loss43–17–3 Chauncy Welliver TKO3 (10), 2:352 Jun 2013 Teatro Caupolicán, Santiago, Chile
62Win43–16–3Marcos Santana JuarezRTD3 (12), 3:0012 Feb 2013Coliseo Municipal, Exaltacion de la CruzRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
61Win42–16–3Romualdo FernandezRTD2 (12), 3:008 Dec 2012Escenario Deportivo Nuestra Senora de Lourdes, Santa Ana del YacumaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
60Loss41–16–3 Billy Wright TKO2 (12), 1:409 Nov 2012Gimnasio Club Mexico, Santiago, ChileFor WBC Latino heavyweight title
59Win41–15–3Carmelo RocaTKO2 (12)11 Aug 2012Club Social El Carretero, Exaltacion de la Cruz, Bolivia
58Win40–15–3John Okita PopeyeTKO2 (12)17 Mar 2012Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
57Win39–15–3Jose Aponte KantutaTKO1 (12)1 Feb 2012Coliseo Municipal, Charagua, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
56Draw38–15–3Ronald ArancibiaPTS47 Nov 2011San Julián, Bolivia
55Win38–15–2Cleve Alexandre MoraezTKO1 (12)23 Oct 2010Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
54Wih37–15–2Omer SalasTKO3 (12)24 Sep 2011Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
53Win36–15–2Rosendo MercadoRTD2 (12), 3:0028 Aug 2011Balneario San Andres, Santa Ana del Yacuma, BoliviaRetained Beni Department and Santa Ana del Yacuma City heavyweight titles
52Win35–15–2Fernando Marcelo VegaTKO1 (12), 2:5714 Aug 2011Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
51Win34–15–2Carlos CastedoTKO5 (12)4 Aug 2011Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
50Win33–15–2Jose Antonio RodriguezRTD3 (10), 3:0025 May 2011Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia
49Win32–15–2Romualdo FernandezRTD1 (12), 3:0013 May 2011Balneario San Andres, Santa Ana del Yacuma, BoliviaRetained Beni Department and Santa Ana del Yacuma City heavyweight titles
48Win31–15–2Jose Monnroy GalvezRTD2 (12), 3:002 May 2011Poligimnasio Cerrado Romulo Cholima Suarez, Santa Ana del Yacuma, BoliviaWon vacant Beni Department and Santa Ana del Yacuma City heavyweight titles
47Loss30–15–2 Johann Duhaupas TKO2 (9), 1:302 Apr 2011 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant South American and WBA Fedebol heavyweight titles
46Loss30–14–2Irineu Beato Costa JuniorTKO2 (8), 1:311 Mar 2011Ginasio Baby Barione, São Paulo, Brazil
45Loss30–13–2 George Arias RTD2 (12), 0:4031 Jul 2010 Ginásio do Ibirapuera, São Paulo, BrazilFor South American heavyweight title
44Win30–12–2Bernardino FernandezRTD1 (12), 3:005 Jun 2010Coliseo Municipal de Ivirgarzama, Chapare, BoliviaRetained Bolivian and Santa Cruz de la Sierra Department heavyweight title
43Win29–12–2Romualdo RiveraKO1 (12), 2:1113 May 2010Coliseo Cerrado Municipal, Comarapa, BoliviaRetained Bolivian heavyweight title
42Win28–12–2Romualdo RiveraRTD1 (12), 3:0013 Mar 2010Coliseo Municipal, Vallegrande, BoliviaRetained Bolivian and Santa Cruz de la Sierra Department heavyweight titles
41Loss27–12–2 Gonzalo Basile TKO8 (12), 2:5913 Nov 2009Club Atlético Huracán, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFor WBO Latino heavyweight title
40Draw27–11–2David GutierrezPTS1011 Jul 2009 El Torno, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BoliviaRetained Bolivian and Santa Cruz de la Sierra Department heavyweight titles
39Win27–11–1Marcos Eduardo BellsDQ1 (6)22 May 2009Complejo Deportivo Municipal, General Mosconi, Argentina
38Loss26–11–1Raphael ZumbanoUD920 Mar 2009Centro Esportivo Robinho, São Vicente, BrazilFor WBA Fedebol heavyweight title
37Win26–10–1Antonio SalasUD1214 Feb 2009Coliseo Municipal, Vallegrande, BoliviaWon inaugural Bolivian and vacant Santa Cruz de la Sierra Department heavyweight titles
36Loss25–10–1Raphael ZumbanoUD921 Dec 2008Centro Esportivo Robinho, São Vicente, BrazilFor inaugural WBA Fedebol heavyweight title
35Loss25–9–1Manuel Alberto PuchetaRTD6 (10), 3:0014 Nov 2008Club Defensores de Villa Lujan, San Miguel de Tucumán, ArgentinaFor vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title
34Win25–8–1Esteban Hillman TababaryTKO2 (10), 0:3218 Oct 2008Coliseo Municipal Cuatro Cañadas, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
33Win24–8–1Rosendo MercadoTKO1 (4), 2:547 Oct 2008Coliseo Municipal Cuatro Cañadas, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
32Loss23–8–1Aaron Orlando SoriaUD819 Sep 2008Club Newell's Old Boys, Tartagal, Argentina
31Win23–7–1Fernando Marcelo VegaTKO3 (12)2 Sep 2008Coliseo Munifipal, San Julián, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BoliviaWon inaugural Bolivian cruiserweight title
30Loss22–7–1 Laudelino Barros TKO4 (10)1 Aug 2008Ginásio Verdinho, Cuiabá, Brazil
29Loss22–6–1 Lawrence Tauasa KO3 (12), 1:124 Jul 2008Bowman Centre, Blacktown, Sydney, AustraliaFor WBO Oriental and vacant PABA cruiserweight titles
28Win22–5–1Paul SolaresTKO2 (10), 2:1020 Jun 2008Coliseo Municipal, San Julián, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
27Win21–5–1Manuel Solis HurtadoKO3 (10)23 May 2008Salon de Eventos el Desegnano, Trinidad, Bolivia
26Win20–5–1Guido SantanaUD109 May 2008Discoteca Mad, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
25Win19–5–1Carmelo RocaKO5 (10)26 Apr 2008Gimnasio Municipal de Chane, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
24Win18–5–1Jose Aponte KantutaKO3 (10)15 Apr 2008Coliseo Municipal San Xavier, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
23Win17–5–1Guido SantanaKO8 (10)18 Mar 2008Coliseo Municipal San Xavier, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
22Win16–5–1Limber Mua IvernagarayKO3 (10)29 Dec 2007Coliseo Municipal, Puerto Fernández Alonso, Bolivia
21Loss15–5–1 Carl Davis Drumond KO2 (12), 1:3815 Oct 2007Hotel Barcelo San Jose Palacio, San José, Costa RicaFor vacant IBF Latino heavyweight title
20Win15–4–1John Okita PopeyeUD619 Sep 2007Balneario Tomichucua, Riberalta, Bolivia
19Win14–4–1Jose Aponte KantutaKO2 (10), 1:2031 Aug 2007Coliseo Municipal, Pailón, Bolivia
18Win13–4–1Manuel Solis HurtadoTKO2 (8), 2:516 Jul 2007Coliseo Municipal, Chapare, Bolivia
17Loss12–4–1 Kertson Manswell TKO7 (10)26 Dec 2006Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo, Trinidad and Tobago
16Win12–3–1Manuel Solis HurtadoKO6 (10)6 Nov 2006Coliseo Municipal, Entre Ríos, Bolivia
15Win11–3–1Limber Mua IvernegarayKO3 (10)21 Oct 2006Coliseo Cerrado, Ivirgarzama, Bolivia
14Win10–3–1Carmelo RocaTKO3 (10)6 Oct 2006Coliseo Cerrado, Villa Tunari, Bolivia
13Win9–3–1Walter Alba MelgarKO4 (10)22 Sep 2006Coliseo Cerrado, Ivirgarzama, Bolivia
12Win8–3–1Edigar OliveiraTKO2 (10)6 Sep 2006Coliseo Cerrado, Yapacaní, Bolivia
11Win7–3–1Jose Aponte KantutaTKO4 (6)21 Jul 2006 Mineros, Bolivia
10Win6–3–1Walter Alba MelgarUD830 Jun 2006 Montero, Bolivia
9Win5–3–1Carlos MoyaKO1 (10)21 Apr 2006 Camiri, Bolivia
8Win4–3–1Omer SalasKO2 (8)18 Jan 2006 San Ramón, Bolivia
7Loss3–3–1Chiquilin SoriaUD1030 Dec 2005 Cobija, Bolivia
6Win3–2–1Carlos CastedoKO2 (10)2 Oct 2005 San Joaquín, Bolivia
5Win2–2–1Walter Alba MelgarKO6 (10)27 Aug 2005 Magdalena, Bolivia
4Win1–2–1Antonio SalasUD617 Apr 2005Discoteca Mad, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
3Loss0–2–1David GutierrezUD416 Dec 2004Discoteca Mad, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
2Draw0–1–1Walter Alba MelgarPTS42 Dec 2004 Portachuelo, Bolivia
1Loss0–1David GutierrezUD425 Nov 2004Disctoteca Mad, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

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