Zack Padilla

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Zack Padilla
Born
Zachary P. Padilla

(1963-03-15) March 15, 1963 (age 61)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesZack Attack
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO14
Losses1
Draws1

Zachary P. "Zack" Padilla (born March 15, 1963, in Glendora, California), and also known as Zack Attack, is a retired American boxer and a former WBO Light Welterweight champion.

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Professional career

Padilla turned pro in 1985 and retired shortly thereafter in 1986 after a TKO loss to Dwayne Prim.

In 1991, he returned to boxing and went on a nine-fight winning streak, which included victories over future champion James Page and former champion Roger Mayweather, before challenging for a world title. In 1993, he captured the WBO Light Welterweight Title in an upset unanimous decision victory over undefeated Carlos Gonzalez. Later that year, he was named the Ring magazine comeback fighter of the year. Padilla successfully defended his title four times with victories over Efrem Calamati (35-0-1), Ray Oliveira, Harold Miller, and former champion Juan Laporte. [1] His fight with Olivera in 1993 once held the Compubox record for the most punches thrown in a fight at 3,020.

Professional boxing record

24 fights22 wins1 loss
By knockout141
By decision80
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win22–1–1 Juan Laporte RTD9 (12)1994-07-24Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
23Win21–1–1Harold MillerTKO7 (12)1994-04-18 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, NetherlandsRetained WBO light welterweight title
22Win20–1–1Dwayne SwiftTKO4 (10)1994-03-12 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21Win19–1–1 Ray Oliveira UD12 (12)1993-12-16 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
20Win18–1–1Efrem CalamatiTKO8 (12)1993-11-19Palasport, Arezzo, ItalyRetained WBO light welterweight title
19Win17–1–1 Carlos González UD12 (12) 1993-06-07 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBO light welterweight title
18Win16–1–1 Roger Mayweather SD10 (10)1993-04-24 Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17Win15–1–1Ricky MeyersRTD6 (10)1993-02-05 Harrah's Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win14–1–1 Miguel González UD10 (10)1992-12-09 Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Jesus CardenasTKO5 (10)1992-08-24Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
14Win12–1–1José CastroTKO6 (10)1992-06-25Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Danny PerezUD10 (10)1992-03-19Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
12Win10–1–1 James Page UD6 (6)1991-11-15 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
11Win9–1–1Cesar ValdezPTS6 (6)1991-08-26Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
10Win8–1–1Johnny GonzalezPTS4 (4)1991-06-17 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
9Loss7–1–1Dwayne PrimTKO2 (8)1986-04-11 Sahara Hotel & Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
8Win7–0–1Eddie GonzalezKO1 (8)1986-02-07Cal Poly Pomona Gym, Pomona, California, U.S.
7Win6–0–1Frank LopezTKO2 (8)1985-12-17Club Metro, Riverside, California, U.S.
6Win5–0–1Andres FelixTKO3 (6)1985-11-17 Coachella Valley High School, Thermal, California, U.S.
5Win4–0–1Lawrence CaverTKO4 (4)1985-11-10Cal Poly Pomona Gym, Pomona, California, U.S.
4Win3–0–1Miguel ChamisoKO1 (4)1985-08-24Pride Pavilion, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
3Draw2–0–1Ernie LanderosPTS4 (4)1985-07-25 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Carl McCoyKO2 (?)1985-06-10San Rafael, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Francisco GutierrezKO2 (4)1985-05-16 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.

Final retirement

During a sparring session with Shane Mosley, Padilla was hit with a hard punch which aggravated a head injury from his last fight. Padilla's boxing license was then suspended indefinitely, and he never fought again. He had a career record of 24-1-1 with 14 KOs. [2]

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References

  1. "LaPorte Sees Enough of Padilla's Punches". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  2. "The amazing boxing life of Zack Padilla". MaxBoxing. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO light welterweight champion
June 7, 1993 – 1994
Retired
Vacant
Title next held by
Sammy Fuentes