Tomas Barrientes

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Tomas Barrientes
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Real nameTomas Barrientes
Nickname(s)Tommy Gun
Weight(s) Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Light Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Reach71 in (182 cm)
Born (1970-03-10) March 10, 1970 (age 52)
Mercedes, Texas
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins27
Wins by KO17
Losses11
Draws1
No contests0

Tomas Barrientes (born March 10, 1970) is an American professional boxer and is the former IBA Light Welterweight Champion.

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Professional career

IBA Light Welterweight Championship

In June 2004, Barrientes upset Emanuel Augustus to win the IBA Light Welterweight title. [1]

Ortiz vs. Barrientes

On April 14, 2007 Tomas was knocked out by title contender Victor Ortíz at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. [2]

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