Victor Rabanales

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Victor Rabanales
Born
Victor Manuel Rabanales

(1962-12-23) December 23, 1962 (age 61)
Other namesLacandon
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights73
Wins49
Wins by KO26
Losses21
Draws3

Victor Manuel Rabanales (born December 23, 1962) is a Mexican former professional boxer. He is a former WBC bantamweight Champion. He was trained by Boxing Hall of Famer Ignacio Beristáin.

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Professional career

In August 1983, Rabanales won his pro debut by knocking out veteran Mario Asteaga in Mexico City.

WBC bantamweight title

His first shot at a WBC bantamweight title was against Greg Richardson, but he lost a disputed decision. In Inglewood, California he upset Yong-Hoon Lee to win the Interim WBC bantamweight title. On September 17, 1992 he won the WBC Bantamweight Championship by beating an undefeated Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in Japan. [1] He would lose his title to Byun Jung-il in another very disputed decision in South Korea. He also had close decision losses to an undefeated Wayne McCullough and Sirimongkol Singwancha.

Professional boxing record

73 fights49 wins21 losses
By knockout265
By decision2314
By disqualification02
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
73Loss49–21–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando Beltrán Jr. UD10 (10)2003-11-21 Flag of Mexico.svg Culiacan
72Loss49–20–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Saul BrisenoTD8 (10)2003-07-17 Flag of Mexico.svg Salon La Maraka, Mexico CityFor FECARBOX Super bantamweight title
71Win49–19–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Jaime OrtizSD12 (12)2002-10-31 Flag of Mexico.svg Foro Las Americas, Mexico City
70Win48–19–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Diego AndradeKO5 (12)2002-06-12 Flag of Mexico.svg Salon 21, Mexico City
69Loss47–19–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Heriberto RuizPTS8 (8)2001-11-25 Flag of the United States.svg Stateline Casino, West Wendover
68Win47–18–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Saul BrisenoMD12 (12)2001-10-30 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
67Win46–18–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Hugo RomeroPTS12 (12)2001-04-12 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
66Loss45–18–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos ContrerasTKO9 (?)2000-09-29 Flag of Mexico.svg Ciudad JuarezFor WBU World Super bantamweight title
65Loss45–17–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Sergio PerezTKO7 (10)2000-04-07 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana
64Win45–16–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Justo AlmazanUD10 (10)2000-03-11 Flag of Mexico.svg Ciudad Hidalgo
63Win44–16–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus AlmazanTKO3 (?)1999-09-25 Flag of Mexico.svg Irapuato
62Loss43–16–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Genaro García SD10 (10)1999-03-13 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
61Draw43–15–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Justo AlmazanTD5 (?)1998-12-04 Flag of Mexico.svg San Luis Potosi
60Loss43–15–2 Flag of Thailand.svg Sirimongkol Singwancha UD12 (12)1997-07-04 Flag of Thailand.svg PattaniFor WBC Bantamweight title
59Win43–14–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Marius Heriberto FriasMD10 (10)1997-02-14 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio
58Win42–14–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo EstradaKO5 (10)1996-05-13 Flag of the United States.svg Humble
57Win41–14–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Alejandro SanabriaKO4 (10)1996-02-05 Flag of the United States.svg Honda Center, Anaheim
56Win40–14–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Rafael Márquez KO8 (?)1995-09-14 Flag of Mexico.svg Campeche
55Win39–14–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Javier CintronTKO4 (?)1995-05-20 Flag of the United States.svg Miami
54Win38–14–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Silverio TanKO7 (?)1994-11-14 Flag of Japan.svg Japan
53Loss37–14–2 Flag of Ghana.svg Nana Konadu UD10 (10)1994-10-07 Flag of Spain.svg Salón La Paloma, Barcelona
52Loss37–13–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wayne McCullough UD12 (12)1994-06-17 Flag of the United States.svg Etess Arena, Atlantic CityFor NABF Bantamweight title
51Win37–12–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Francisco SotoUD10 (10)1993-11-15 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
50Loss36–12–2 Flag of Japan.svg Joichiro Tatsuyoshi SD12 (12)1993-07-22 Flag of Japan.svg Prefectural Gymnasium, OsakaFor Interim WBC Bantamweight title
49Loss36–11–2 Flag of South Korea.svg Byun Jung-il UD12 (12)1993-03-28 Flag of South Korea.svg Hyundai Hotel, GyeongjuLost WBC Bantamweight title
48Win36–10–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dadoy AndujarUD12 (12)1993-01-25 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, InglewoodRetained WBC Bantamweight title
47Win35–10–2 Flag of Japan.svg Joichiro Tatsuyoshi TKO9 (12)1992-09-17 Flag of Japan.svg Osaka-jō Hall, OsakaWon WBC Bantamweight title
46Win34–10–2 Flag of South Korea.svg Jang Kyun OhUD12 (12)1992-07-27 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, InglewoodRetained Interim WBC Bantamweight title
45Win33–10–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Luis Alberto OcampoTKO4 (12)1992-05-16 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza de Toros San Roque, Tuxtla GutierrezRetained Interim WBC Bantamweight title
44Win32–10–2 Flag of South Korea.svg Yong Hoon LeeTD9 (12)1992-03-30 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, InglewoodWon Interim WBC Bantamweight title
43Win31–10–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Gustavo RodriguezTKO6 (?)1992-02-16 Flag of Mexico.svg Tuxtla Gutierrez
42Win30–10–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Abraham BarrientosUD10 (10)1992-01-12 Flag of Mexico.svg Tuxtla Gutierrez
41Win29–10–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose ValdezUD12 (12)1991-11-30 Flag of Mexico.svg Tijuana
40Win28–10–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis EspinozaTKO9 (?)1991-08-03 Flag of Mexico.svg Campeche
39Loss27–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Greg Richardson SD12 (12)1991-05-20 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, InglewoodFor WBC Bantamweight title
38Win27–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Javier LeonTKO7 (10)1991-03-11 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
37Win26–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg César Soto UD10 (10)1990-11-19 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
36Win25–9–2 Flag of Chile.svg Cardenio UlloaTD7 (10)1990-08-06 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
35Win24–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Luis VegagilKO10 (10)1990-05-07 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
34Win23–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Julio PliegoUD10 (10)1990-02-03 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
33Win22–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg César Soto SD10 (10)1989-10-15 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza de Toros Alberto Balderas, Ciudad Lerdo
32Win21–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Tomas ValdezKO9 (?)1989-06-16 Flag of Mexico.svg Navojoa
31Win20–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Luis VegagilTKO9 (?)1989-04-15 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
30Draw19–9–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Guadalupe RubioPTS10 (10)1989-01-27 Flag of Mexico.svg Mazatlan
29Win19–9–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Efrain PintorTD6 (?)1988-11-19 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez
28Win18–9–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto RiosTKO4 (?)1988-10-22 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez
27Win17–9–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando VarguezMD10 (10)1988-09-10 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
26Win16–9–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Armando SalazarUD1O (1O)1988-06-18 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez
25Loss15–9–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Efrain PintorDQ4 (?)1988-05-21 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez
24Win15–8–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Abraham BarrientosPTS10 (10)1988-03-18 Flag of Mexico.svg Tapachula
23Loss14–8–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Diego AvilaPTS10 (10)1988-01-23 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
22Loss14–7–1 Flag of Venezuela.svg Santiago CaballeroDQ8 (10)1987-12-05 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
21Loss14–6–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Diego AvilaSD10 (10)1987-10-31 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
20Win14–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Armando CastroTKO1 (?)1987-10-03 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
19Win13–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Julio BlancoPTS10 (10)1987-08-21 Flag of Mexico.svg Guadalajara
18Win12–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Javier HerreraTKO5 (?)1987-07-18 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
17Win11–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel RamosTKO6 (?)1987-06-27 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
16Win10–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin LopezPTS10 (10)1987-04-04 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
15Win9–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Javier EsquivelPTS10 (10)1987-02-21 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
14Loss8–5–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Felipe GutierrezTKO5 (?)1986-04-01 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
13Win8–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Edgar GarciaTKO5 (?)1986-02-01 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
12Win7–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Octavio SantosTKO3 (?)1986-01-31 Flag of Mexico.svg Tapachula
11Win6–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo MendozaTKO5 (?)1985-12-28 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
10Loss5–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo MendozaPTS8 (8)1985-11-13 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
9Win5–3–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Manuel GomezKO3 (?)1985-08-21 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
8Draw4–3–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Saul MartinezPTS6 (6)1985-08-02 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan de Juárez
7Win4–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose JaimesPTS4 (4)1985-03-16 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
6Win3–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Guillermo AlonsoKO1 (?)1985-02-02 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
5Win2–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose JaimesTKO2 (?)1984-12-22 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
4Loss1–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose JaimesPTS4 (4)1984-11-10 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
3Loss1–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Hector GarciaTKO1 (?)1984-06-13 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City
2Loss1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Oscar OrtizTKO3 (?)1983-09-14 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
1Win1–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Mario AsteagaTKO1 (?)1983-08-13 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City

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References

  1. "Rabanales wins WBC bantamweight title". United Press International. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Alberto Dávila
WBC Bantamweight champion
Interim title

March 30 – September 17, 1992
Won full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi
Preceded by
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi
WBC Bantamweight champion
September 17, 1992 – March 28, 1993
Succeeded by