Agapito Sánchez

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Agapito Sanchez
Born
Agapito Sanchez

(1970-02-14)February 14, 1970
La Victoria, Dominican Republic
DiedNovember 15, 2005(2005-11-15) (aged 35)
NationalityDominican Republic Dominican
Other namesEl Ciclón
Statistics
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins36
Wins by KO18
Losses11
Draws3

Agapito Sánchez (February 14, 1970 – November 14, 2005) was a boxer from the Dominican Republic, nicknamed "El Ciclón" and "Dirty Sanchez" (due to his frequent application of unsportsmanlike tactics in the ring), in the Super Bantamweight weight class. He won 37 of his 50 fights, 18 by knockout.[1]

Pro career

In 1995, Sanchez challenged WBO superbantemweight champion

WBO Super Bantamweight title.[1]

In his next bout, he fought then two-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in an attempt to unify the IBF and WBO junior featherweight titles.[3] The bout was stopped in the sixth round due to a cut over Pacquiao's right eye, caused by an accidental clash of heads in the second round and made worse with another collision in the sixth. Sanchez had been docked two points; one for repeated low blows. The bout was declared a draw with scores of 58-54 Pacquiao, 57-55 Sanchez and 56-56.[4] In August 2002 Sanchez was scheduled to defend his title against Joan Guzmán but failed a pre-fight eye test and was stripped of his crown. After a two-year layoff he fought Guzmán for the same title but lost via technical knockout.[5][6]

His final bout was a win against Edison Torres on September 17, 2005.[7]

Achievements
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Rudy Zavala
USBA Super Bantameight Champion
May 28 – October 29, 1994
Succeeded by
Maui Diaz
World boxing titles
Preceded by
WBO Super Bantamweight Champion

23 Jun 2001 – 2002
Stripped
Succeeded by

Murder

Sánchez was pronounced dead on November 15, 2005, after being shot by an off-duty

The police identified the murderer as Sergeant Diogenes Nova Rosario, who was later convicted and sentenced
to 15 years in prison.

References

  1. ^ a b "Agapito Sánchez" (in Spanish). COLIMDO. Archived from the original on 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  2. ^ Interview with WBO jr featherweight champion Agapito "El Cicion" Sanchez Archived June 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Bushnell, Chris (2001). "Mayweather shines in final title defense. Pacquiao and Sanchez brawl in bloody draw". Boxing Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  4. ^ Christ, Scott (2009-11-10). "Manny Pacquiao's History in Title Fights". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  5. ^ Terrero, Satosky (2004-02-27). "Joan Guzmán: "Sabía que no me iba a aguantar"" (in Spanish). El Caribe. Archived from the original on 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  6. ^ Nina Gomez, Carlos (2004-11-09). "Agapito Sánchez, otro campeón efímero (7)" (in Spanish). Hoy. Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  7. ^ Cadete, Primitivo (2005-09-19). "Avila y Agapito triunfan; derrotan púgiles de Venezuela" (in Spanish). Hoy. Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  8. ^ "Dominican boxer killed in brawl". BBC News. 2005-11-16. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
  9. ^ "Boxing champion Agapito Sanchez dies of gunshot wound". People's Daily Online. Xinhua. 2005-11-16. Retrieved 2012-05-21.

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