Vicente Escobedo

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Vicente Escobedo
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Escobedo in 2011
Born
Vicente Escobedo

(1981-11-06) November 6, 1981 (age 42)
Woodland, California, United States
Nationality American
Other namesChente
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins26
Wins by KO14
Losses5
Draws0

Vicente Escobedo (born November 6, 1981) is an American professional boxer who competed from 2005 to 2013. As an amateur, he represented his country at the 2003 World Championships and the 2004 Summer Olympics.

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Amateur career

As an amateur Escobedo boxed out of the Woodland Boxing Club.

Escobedo represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning one bout and losing one bout. He qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico.

Olympic Results

Amateur Highlights

Professional career

Escobedo started off his career with nine straight wins, followed by a loss to Daniel Jiménez. He fought eleven more fights, winning all of them, including wins against former champions Carlos Hernandez and Kevin Kelly. On September 19, 2009, he fought Michael Katsidis for the interim WBO lightweight title, but lost the bout by split decision. On November 6, 2010, he was defeated by Robert Guerrero via unanimous decision, Escobedo was knocked down twice by Guerrero. In 2012 he lost another title fight by TKO in the 5th round to Adrien Broner. On February 16, 2013, Escobedo was knocked out by Edner Cherry in the 6th round. (he was down once in the 2nd round and twice in the 6th). In September 2013 Escobedo suffered his third consecutive loss by KO to Fernando Carcamo, Escobedo was Ko'd in round 2. Overall, he has compiled a record of 25 wins (14 by knockout), and 6 losses.

Professional boxing record

26 Wins (15 knockouts, 12 decisions), 5 Losses (2 knockouts, 3 decisions), 0 Draws [1]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateVenue and LocationNotes
Loss26–5 Flag of the United States.svg Edner Cherry TKO6 (10), 3:002013-02-16 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss26–4 Flag of the United States.svg Adrien Broner TKO5 (12), 2:452012-07-21 Flag of the United States.svg U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio For vacant WBO Super Featherweight title
Win26–3 Flag of the United States.svg Juan RuizUD102012-05-12 Flag of the United States.svg Woodland Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California
Win25–3 Flag of the United States.svg Lonnie SmithTKO1 (10), 2:202012-03-03 Flag of the United States.svg Woodland Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California Won vacant WBO NABO Super Featherweight title
Win24–3 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky Juarez UD102011-09-23 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Win23–3 Flag of Colombia.svg Walter Estrada UD102011-09-23 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Loss22–3 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Guerrero UD102010-11-06 Flag of the United States.svg Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey For vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title
Win22–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos Urías TKO3 (10), 1:332010-03-26 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City
Loss21–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Katsidis SD122009-09-19 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada For Interim WBO Lightweight title
Win21–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Kelley TKO2 (10), 1:532009-05-21 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos Hernández UD102009-04-04 Flag of the United States.svg Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
Win19–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dominic SalcidoTKO6 (10), 0:422008-09-26 Flag of the United States.svg Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
Win18–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Cristian Favela UD82008-06-18 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win17–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Roberto David Arrieta UD102008-05-02 Flag of the United States.svg The Home Depot Center, Carson, California
Win16–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Pascali AdornoUD102008-01-11 Flag of the United States.svg Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
Win15–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Angel MunguiaUD82007-10-06 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos DiazUD102007-07-06 Flag of the United States.svg McAllen Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Win13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Priest SmallsUD102007-02-01 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win12–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Julian RodriguezKO4 (8), 2:052006-11-30 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win11–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Ramón GuevaraKO5 (8), 2:332006-11-10 Flag of the United States.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
Win10–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Baudel CardenasUD82006-07-20 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Loss9–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Daniel JiménezSD82006-04-21 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win9–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Jesús Salvador Pérez TKO6 (8), 2:532006-01-27 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona
Win8–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Jefferson Auraad RodríguezKO2 (8), 1:402006-01-05 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gregory PiperKO2 (6), 1:522005-09-17 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win6–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Juan Manuel MatiasTKO2 (6), 2:582005-08-19 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Edgar Fabian VargasTKO1 (6), 2:57 2005-07-16 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win4–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Oscar VillaTKO2 (6), 3:002005-05-27 Flag of the United States.svg Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win3–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Geronimo HernandezTKO4 (6), 0:102005-04-29 Flag of the United States.svg Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose RodriguezKO1 (6), 1:222005-04-09 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Abraham VerdugoKO2 (6), 1:062005-02-19 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Media

Escobedo made an appearance as himself in Fight Night Round 3. He was also featured in the 4th episode of Discovery Channel's Fight Quest, while training in Ignacio "Nacho" Beristáin's gym in Mexico City.

Personal life

Escobedo currently works as a boxing coach at Classic Kickboxing in Downtown Pasadena.

He is of Mexican descent.

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References

  1. Boxing record for Vicente Escobedo from BoxRec (registration required)