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
Other namesChente
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins26
Wins by KO14
Losses6

Vicente Escobedo (born November 6, 1981) is an American former 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

32 fights26 wins6 losses
By knockout153
By decision113
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss26–6Fernando CarcamoTKO2 (10), 0:2621 Sep 2013Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancún, Mexico
31Loss26–5 Edner Cherry TKO6 (10), 3:0016 Feb 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30Loss26–4 Adrien Broner TKO5 (12), 2:4521 Jul 2012 U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.For vacant WBO super featherweight title
29Win26–3Juan RuizUD1012 May 2012Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California, U.S.
28Win25–3Lonnie SmithTKO1 (10), 2:203 Mar 2012Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO super featherweight title
27Win24–3 Rocky Juarez UD1023 Sep 2011Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
26Win23–3 Walter Estrada UD103 Mar 2011 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
25Loss22–3 Robert Guerrero UD10 6 Nov 2010 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.For vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
24Win22–2 Carlos Urías TKO3 (10), 1:3326 Mar 2010Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico
23Loss21–2 Michael Katsidis SD1219 Sep 2009MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBO interim lightweight title
22Win21–1 Kevin Kelley TKO2 (10), 1:5321 May 2009Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
21Win20–1 Carlos Hernández UD104 Apr 2009 Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, U.S.
20Win19–1Dominic SalcidoTKO6 (10), 0:4226 Sep 2008Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
19Win18–1 Cristian Favela UD818 Jun 2008Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
18Win17–1 Roberto David Arrieta UD102 May 2008 The Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
17Win16–1Pascali AdornoUD1011 Jan 2008 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
16Win15–1Miguel Angel MunguiaUD86 Oct 2007 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win14–1Carlos DiazUD106 Jul 2007 Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, U.S.
14Win13–1Priest SmallsUD101 Feb 2007Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
13Win12–1Julian RodriguezKO4 (8), 2:0530 Nov 2006Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
12Win11–1Ramón GuevaraKO5 (8), 2:3310 Nov 2006Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
11Win10–1Baudel CardenasUD820 Jul 2006Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
10Loss9–1Daniel JiménezSD821 Apr 2006Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
9Win9–0 Jesús Salvador Pérez TKO6 (8), 2:5327 Jan 2006Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
8Win8–0Jefferson Auraad RodríguezKO2 (8), 1:405 Jan 2006Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Gregory PiperKO2 (6), 1:5217 Sep 2005MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Juan Manuel MatiasTKO2 (6), 2:5819 Aug 2005Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Edgar Fabian VargasTKO1 (6), 2:57 16 Jul 2005 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Oscar VillaTKO2 (6), 3:0027 May 2005 Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Geronimo HernandezTKO4 (6), 0:1029 Apr 2005 Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Jose RodriguezKO1 (6), 1:229 Apr 2005 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
1Win1–0Abraham VerdugoKO2 (6), 1:0619 Feb 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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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