Alex Sánchez (boxer)
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Alex Sánchez | |
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| Born | Alexander Sánchez Sepulveda Minimumweight Light flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (159 cm) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Alexander Sánchez Sepúlveda (born June 5, 1973) is a former
Boxing career
Sánchez began his professional boxing career on October 4, 1991, knocking out Carlos Figueroa in round one at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
After one more win that year, he took 1992 off, but came back in 1993 to post nine wins in a row before facing Orlando Malone for the WBO's world Strawweight championship. On December 22 of that year, Sánchez became a world champion by knocking Malone out in the first round at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
He went on a European tour in 1994, retaining his title and winning a non-title bout in Spain, and retaining his title in Germany. By then, Sánchez was actively challenging Michael Carbajal into a fight. That fight, however, never came off.
In 1995, he retained his title twice, and won four non-title bouts. In 1996, he only had one fight, knocking out Jose Luis Velardez in round five.
In 1997, he started by suffering his first defeat, at the hands of
Sánchez has been active only on and off since. In 2002, he and Burgos had their second meeting, and this time the result was a draw. But in 2003, after López had conquered the IBF world belt and retired, the IBF declared Sánchez and Burgos their official challengers for the world crown, and this time, Sánchez lost by a knockout in round 12 at Las Vegas.
Sánchez revealed that he had become a newborn
On August 6, 2004, Sánchez, who had shortly before expressed to local newspapers that he hoped to become a world champion again, beat Roberto Gomez by an eight-round decision, as part of a San Juan undercard highlighted by
Just over a month later, on September 11, he posted a first-round knockout over Arturo Velazquez, at the
On January 29, 2005, Sánchez attempted to win the WBO world Jr. Flyweight title, but he lost to champion Nelson Dieppa of Vieques by an eleventh-round knockout. Puerto Rican boxing experts commented that the Sánchez-Dieppa fight should have been considered for "fight of the year" in Puerto Rico.[citation needed]
His next fight, once again for the WBO Jr. Lightweight title that
At a moment in his career Alex Sánchez was trained by Félix Trinidad's father Felix Trinidad Sr.
Sánchez is now a boxing promoter in Puerto Rico.
Professional Record
| 40 fights | 31 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 21 | 6 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 31-8-1 |  Glenn Donaire
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RTD | 8 (12) | 2011-12-09 |  Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States
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For Interim WBC Latino Flyweight Title |
| Loss | 31-7-1 |  Nelson Dieppa
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RTD | 9 (12) | 2008-02-23 | Caguas, Puerto Rico
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For Light Flyweight Title
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| Loss | 31-6-1 | Hugo Fidel Cazares
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RTD | 8 (12) | 2005-08-20 | Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce, Puerto Rico
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For Light Flyweight Title
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| Loss | 31-5-1 | Nelson Dieppa
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KO | 11 (12) | 2005-01-29 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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For Light Flyweight Title
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| Win | 31-4-1 |  Arturo Velazquez
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KO | 1 (8) | 2004-09-11 | Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 30-4-1 | Roberto Gomez
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UD | 8 | 2004-08-06 | Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
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| Loss | 29-4-1 | Ivan Calderon
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UD | 12 | 2003-12-06 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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For Minimumweight Title
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| Loss | 29-3-1 | Jose Victor Burgos
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TKO | 12 (12) | 2003-02-15 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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For vacant Light Flyweight Title
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| Draw | 29-2-1 | Jose Victor Burgos
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SD | 12 | 2002-05-11 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Light Flyweight Title Eliminator
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| Win | 29-2 | Jose Laureano
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UD | 6 | 2001-07-21 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 28-2 | Jose Luis Velarde
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KO | 1 (8) | 2001-05-20 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 27-2 |  Melquiades Ventura
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KO | 2 (6) | 2001-04-19 | Condado, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 26-2 | Lorenzo Trejo
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UD | 10 | 1999-05-29 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Loss | 25-2 | Ricardo Lopez
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TKO | 5 (12) | 1997-08-23 | New York, New York , United States
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Lost Minimumweight title
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| Win | 25-1 | Jose Victor Burgos
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UD | 12 | 1997-03-29 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Retained Minimumweight title
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| Loss | 24-1 | Edgar Cardenas
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UD | 10 | 1997-02-22 | Condado, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 24-0 | Jose Luis Velarde
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TKO | 6 (10) | 1996-05-04 | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California , United States
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| Win | 23-0 | Pablo Tiznado
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KO | 1 (10) | 1995-10-27 | Ponce, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 22-0 | Tomas Rivera
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UD | 12 | 1995-07-29 | San Antonio, Texas , United States
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Retained Minimumweight title
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| Win | 21-0 | Arturo Valdez
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TKO | 3 (10) | 1995-06-15 | Condado, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 20-0 | Fernando Martinez
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KO | 1 (10) | 1995-05-04 | Ponce, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 19-0 | Ventura Mendivil
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TKO | 2 (10) | 1995-02-27 | Condado, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 18-0 | Rafael Orozco
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UD | 12 | 1995-01-28 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Retained Minimumweight title
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| Win | 17-0 | Pablo Tiznado
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UD | 10 | 1994-11-01 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 16-0 | Oscar Andrade
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TKO | 4 (12) | 1994-09-10 |  Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Retained Minimumweight title
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| Win | 15-0 | Carlos Juan Rodriguez
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KO | 1 (12) | 1994-08-13 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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Retained Minimumweight title
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| Win | 14-0 | Jose Rodriguez
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TKO | 3 (10) | 1994-06-11 | Aragón , Spain
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| Win | 13-0 | Arturo Mayan
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TKO | 1 (12) | 1994-01-07 | Islas Baleares , Spain
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Retained Minimumweight title
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| Win | 12-0 | Orlando Malone
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TKO | 1 (12) | 1993-12-22 | Condado, Puerto Rico
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Won vacant Minimumweight title
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| Win | 11-0 |  Jose Juarez
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KO | 4 (8) | 1993-10-29 | Aragón , Spain
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| Win | 10-0 | Andres Carrasco
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KO | 1 (6) | 1993-10-15 | Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 9-0 | Eduardo Vallejo
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TKO | 1 (8) | 1993-10-01 | Camuy, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 8-0 | Miguel Santos
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UD | 8 | 1993-07-17 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 7-0 | Jose Ramon Bartolome
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UD | 4 | 1993-07-03 | La Linea, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 6-0 | Jose Hernandez
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KO | 1 (6) | 1993-06-19 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 5-0 | Kenny Berrios
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TKO | 4 (6) | 1993-05-15 | Condado, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 4-0 | Carlos Figueroa
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KO | 1 (6) | 1993-03-24 | Condado, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 3-0 | Jose Hernandez
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TKO | 4 (6) | 1993-01-16 | Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 2-0 | Alfredo Rivera
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UD | 4 | 1991-11-04 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Win | 1-0 | Carlos Figueroa
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TKO | 1 (4) | 1991-10-04 | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
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Professional debut |
Legacy
He is recognized at Ponce's Parque de los Ponceños Ilustres in the area of sports.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Sports. TravelPonce.com Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ "Article (Spanish)". Archived from the original on 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
External links
Boxing record for Alex Sánchez from BoxRec (registration required)