Héctor Camacho
Héctor Camacho | |
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Born | Héctor Luis Camacho Matías May 24, 1962 Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
Died | November 24, 2012 San Juan, Puerto Rico | (aged 50)
Other names | Macho |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1] |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm)[1] |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 88 |
Wins | 79 |
Wins by KO | 38 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 3 |
Héctor Luís Camacho Matías (May 24, 1962 – November 24, 2012), commonly known by his nickname "Macho" Camacho, was a Puerto Rican
In a storied amateur career, Camacho won three New York Golden Gloves tournaments, beginning with the Sub-Novice 112 lbs championship in 1978.[3] During his professional career, Camacho had many notable fights against some of the biggest names in boxing, defeating Roberto Durán twice late in Duran's career, and knocking out Sugar Ray Leonard to send him into permanent retirement. He also fought Julio César Chávez, Félix Trinidad, and Oscar De La Hoya, among others.
During his later years, Camacho expanded his popular role and appeared on a variety of Spanish-language
On November 20, 2012, Camacho was shot and seriously wounded while sitting in a car outside a bar in his native Bayamón; the driver, a childhood friend, was killed in the shooting. Camacho died four days later; after he was declared clinically brain dead, his mother requested the doctors remove him from life support.[4][5] After lying in repose for two days in Santurce, Camacho's remains were transported to New York for burial at the request of his mother.
Early life and amateur career
Héctor Luís Camacho Matías was born in
As an amateur, Camacho won three New York
In 1980 Camacho won Intercity Golden Gloves,[8] defeating Orlando Johnson of Chicago.
Camacho completed his amateur career, having a hundred fights under his belt, with 96 wins, and 4 losses.[9][10][11]
Camacho's nickname of "Macho" has been explained in various ways. According to his father, he gave him the nickname because he was his youngest son.
Amateur Highlights
Camacho's major achievements in the amateur boxing:[8]
- 1978 New York Golden Gloves Flyweight Sub-Novice Champion
- 1979 New York Golden Gloves Bantamweight Open Champion
- 1979 Intercity Golden Gloves 119-Pound Champion
- 1980 New York Golden Gloves Bantamweight Open Champion
- 1980 Intercity Golden Gloves 125-Pound Champion
Professional career
After a stellar amateur career, Camacho began a quick rise through the professional rankings, first in the featherweight and then in the junior-lightweight division. He was so confident that he claimed he could beat world featherweight champions Salvador Sánchez and Eusebio Pedroza. However, Sánchez died while Camacho was still coming up in the ranks. In the junior-lightweight division, he defeated the top contenders Irleis Cubanito Perez, Melvin Paul, John Montes, and Refugio Rojas.[citation needed]
Super featherweight
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When the World Junior Lightweight champion,
Camacho also fought his first defense in San Juan, where he met Rafael Solis, a fellow Puerto Rican. He knocked out Solis with a right to the chin in round five, and retained the title.
Lightweight
Moving up to lightweight, Camacho won the
world Lightweight championship. Camacho dropped Ramirez in round three and won the fight by a unanimous twelve-round decision.The two other reigning world champions in his division at that time,
He met former WBC lightweight champion Edwin Rosario on June 13, 1986, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, a bout also broadcast on HBO. The fight was notable for the shifts of dominance between the men. Camacho dominated rounds one to four, but had to hang on in rounds five, six and seven, when he felt Rosario's power. He came back to take rounds eight and nine, but Rosario came back to take the last three rounds. It was a close fight, but Camacho retained the title by a split decision of the judges.
Camacho retained his title against Cornelius Boza-Edwards, a former world junior lightweight champion, in Miami in a unanimous decision, after dropping Edwards in the first round.
Light welterweight
He went up in weight and competed at the next level. After a few fights there, he met
Camacho's next rival of note was
In 1992 in Las Vegas, Camacho met
Since 1992 Camacho's notable fights included two victories (by points) over
Welterweight and later career
Camacho fought for the World Welterweight Championship against Félix Trinidad (1994) and Oscar De La Hoya (1997), but he lost both matches by unanimous decisions.
On December 5, 2003, Camacho faced Craig Houk. It was an odd fight, as Houk continuously turned his back on Camacho throughout the fight. Camacho had Houk in trouble in the first round before Houk caught an overzealous Camacho with a left hook and floored him, the third knockdown against him in his career. Camacho bounced back up and battered Houk for the remainder of the round. He knocked Houk near the end of the first and eventually won by knockout in round three. He won consecutive unanimous ten-round decisions over Clinton McNeil and Raúl Jorge Muñoz. After that, his boxing career went on hiatus, as he faced criminal charges. He pled guilty to burglary and acknowledged drug abuse, but was given probation.
Camacho returned to boxing on July 18, 2008, competing against Perry Ballard for the World Boxing Empire's Middleweight Championship.[14] The fight lasted seven rounds. Camacho won when Ballard's corner threw the towel. Before this fight, Camacho was trained by Angelo Dundee.[15] His last two fights resulted in a draw and a loss, against Luis Ramón Campas and Saúl Duran, respectively. His last fight against Duran was on May 14, 2010.[16]
Later years and troubles
2005 burglary
On January 6, 2005, Camacho was arrested by police in
2011 shooting
On February 12, 2011, Camacho was attacked near the Luis Lloréns Torres housing project in
2012 shooting and death
On November 20, 2012, around 7 p.m.
The bullet pierced Camacho's left
Camacho's mother Maria Matias announced on November 23 plans to have her son taken off life support once his three remaining sons arrived in Puerto Rico to be with him.[29] Héctor Camacho was officially declared dead after a heart attack the following day.[4][5] It was not possible for any of his organs to be donated to recipients because of the time that had passed between him being found clinically brain dead and when his heart stopped.[24]
He is survived by his parents, his sons, two grandsons, his brother Félix[6] and his sisters Raquel, Estrella and Esperanza.[12] His oldest son, Hector Camacho Jr., said violence had overtaken Puerto Rico. "Death, jail, drugs, killings," he said. "That's what the streets are now."[29] Puerto Rico's former governor,
Funeral and burial
After Camacho's death, his mother, María Matías, expressed the wish for her son to be buried in New York City, where he had grown up and started his fighting career. Camacho's son Héctor Camacho Jr. thought he should be buried in Puerto Rico, but agreed to his grandmother's and aunts' wishes.[30]
Before being taken to the mainland United States, Camacho's body lay in state at the Puerto Rico Department of Sports and Recreation in Santurce. During the two days Camacho's body was on viewing, hundreds of people visited the facilities to pay tribute to the fighter.[31]
Dozens of retired and active boxers from Puerto Rico and abroad were among those who participated in the funeral services. Among them were Félix "Tito" Trinidad, Wilfred Benítez, Wilfredo Gómez, John John Molina, Samuel Serrano, Román "Rocky" Martínez, Juan Manuel López, Nelson Dieppa, Alex "El Nene" Sánchez, Julian Solís, Manny Siaca, and the brothers McWilliams and McJoe Arroyo.[32] Trinidad was outspoken in praise for his former rival, saying Camacho "put Puerto Rico's flag up high, with a lot of pride like many other champions have done. He was very loved. You can see how everybody has suffered the loss of this great human being, a great champion."[33] Trinidad regretted the circumstances of the fatal shooting.[33]
Camacho's body was flown to New York City on November 29 and presented at Elcock Funeral Home in
Aftermath and investigation
Almost ten years later, on March 9, 2022, the Department of Justice of Puerto Rico arrested five suspects.[36] William Rodríguez Rodríguez, Luis Ayala García, and Joshua Méndez Romero were serving federal sentences for unrelated crimes, and were flown in from Florida as part of what police called "Operation Knockout." The fourth suspect, Jesús Naranjo Adorno, was arrested in morning hours in the same city where Camacho was killed, and the fifth suspect, Juan Luis Figueroa Rivera, remains in prison in Puerto Rico for an unrelated case. Authorities also stated that two other suspects were killed in 2013 and 2015, in unrelated events.[37]
Legacy and honors
Several sports journalists, analysts, and experts from Puerto Rico and United States have praised Camacho's skills and influence in the boxing world. The journalist Rafael Bracero and Francisco Valcárcel, president of the World Boxing Organization, agreed that Camacho was among the "Top 5 Puerto Rican boxers" of all time, along with Félix "Tito" Trinidad, Wilfredo Gómez, and Wilfred Benítez. The boxing historian, Mario Rivera Martinó, praised Camacho, calling him a "complete fighter" in the Lightweight division. José Sulaimán stated that he "revolutionized boxing during his time".[citation needed]
Ed Brophy, director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, noted Camacho's talents in attracting an audience. He said, "Camacho brought a lot of excitement to boxing. He was bright, colorful, and always gave something to talk about with his walks to the ring, with his unique style of entering, and the costumes he wore." Brophy also praised Camacho's boxing skills, describing him as "an exciting fighter, and one of the greats. He faced the best, going up and down several divisions."[38] Alfredo R. Martínez, senior editor of ESPN Deportes, also noted Camacho's flamboyant approach, saying that "if he wasn't the first, he was one of the firsts that entered the ring with extravagant costumes, feather crests, bright clothes, everything to the rhythm of some pop song".[38]
Hiram Martínez, senior editor of ESPN Deportes, said about Camacho's training:
he transforms into a hungry, focused, and dedicated boxer, that works hours and hours polishing his speed, his wit, and the style that turned him into one of the greats of all time. That's the only way you can explain why all those great hitters he faced during the best moments of his career never knocked him down.[39]
Jaime Vega-Curry (deputy editor of ESPN Deportes), said Camacho was "a character that combined a contagious charisma, impressive boxing quality, a child's soul, a salesman's shrewdness, and a superlative confidence on himself and in the force of his 'Macho Time'"[39]
Brophy noted Camacho would be eligible for the International Boxing Hall of Fame in December 2015. He added that "Camacho is part of boxing history, and that's what the International Boxing Hall of Fame is about."[40]
Camacho, along with Lupe Pintor and Hilario Zapata, among others, was voted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in December 2015 and was inducted in June 2016.[41]
Noted boxing biographer Christian Giudice wrote a book about Camacho's life titled Macho Time: The Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall of Hector Camacho, which was released on October 20, 2020, by Hamilcar Publications.[42][43]
Hector's fiancée, Shelly Salemassi, published a book of their real life story called The Lady and the Ten Time World Champ, Going The Distance With Hector Macho Camacho, which was released on December 1, 2021, by Page Publishing.
Marriage and family
Camacho had four sons, his oldest from an early relationship and three from his marriage.[44] His eldest son, Héctor "Machito" Camacho Jr. (born 1978 in New York, when Camacho was 16), also became a professional boxer and has won a championship.
Camacho married Amy Torres in 1991, and they had three sons: Justin (born December 1, 1989), Christian (born 1992), and Tyler Camacho (born 1998). (The New York Times reports the youngest son's name as "Taylor".[6]) In 1998 she obtained a restraining order against Camacho, alleging he had threatened her and one of their sons.[45] They divorced in 2001.[46] In March 2011, his ex-wife Amy Camacho and at least one son were living in Orange County, Florida when an argument between the boxer and his ex-wife caused neighbors to become alarmed and call police.[47] His youngest son, Tyler, is also a boxer, as was his brother, Felix Camacho.
Together for 15 years, Hector was engaged to Shelly Salemassi. In 2003, The Press and Guide of Dearborn, Michigan printed an engagement notice between Camacho and Shelly Salemassi, along with a photograph of the couple.[48] Although they never married, the New York Post reported she was the only one of his former significant others to fly to Camacho's New York funeral.[49]
Popular influence
During the peak of his career, Camacho became an icon in popular culture.[50] He first appeared on Telemundo's Super Sábados, where he joined a musical sketch, "Macho Time", named after his catchphrase.[50] During the 1990s, Camacho appeared in episodes of El Show del Mediodía, performing staged fights with Melwin Cedeño's character, Chevy, el Ponzoñú.[50]
In 1992, Camacho invited Cedeño to sing a version with him of La Borinqueña before a fight, together with Pedro Guzmán, a fellow comedian/musician. The trio's publicity stunt drew strong criticism at the time.[51] Camacho also appeared in the sitcom, The Wayans Bros., portraying Manuel "Hot Pepper" López. He staged a fight against the main character, Marlon "Suckerpunch" Williams (Marlon Wayans).[50]
Due to his prominence, Camacho became the subject of cultural references in television, music and literature.
Following retirement, Camacho expanded his role as a television personality. In 2010, he took part in ¡
Professional boxing record
88 fights | 79 wins | 6 losses |
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By knockout | 38 | 0 |
By decision | 41 | 6 |
Draws | 3 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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88 | Loss | 79–6–3 | Saúl Duran | UD | 10 | May 14, 2010 | Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
87 | Draw | 79–5–3 | Yori Boy Campas | SD | 8 | May 9, 2009 | DoubleTree, Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
86 | Win | 79–5–2 | Perry Ballard | TKO | 7 (12), 0:27 | Jul 18, 2008 | Reliant Arena, Houston , Texas, U.S.
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85 | Win | 78–5–2 | Raul Munoz | UD | 10 | Jul 9, 2005 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
84 | Win | 77–5–2 | Clint McNeil | UD | 10 | Jul 3, 2004 | Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. | |
83 | Win | 76–5–2 | Craig Houk | TKO | 3 (10), 0:25 | Dec 5, 2003 | Seminole Casino, Immokalee, Florida , U.S.
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82 | Loss | 75–5–2 | Chris Walsh | TD | 6 (10), 3:00 | Apr 18, 2003 | RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina , U.S.
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Split TD after a cut |
81 | Win | 75–4–2 | Otilio Villarreal | TKO | 9 (10) | Jan 18, 2003 | Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
80 | Win | 74–4–2 | Roberto Durán | UD | 12 | Jul 14, 2001 | Denver, Colorado , U.S.
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79 | Win | 73–4–2 | Troy Lowry | UD | 10 | Feb 3, 2001 | Club Level, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
78 | Win | 72–4–2 | Tim Bryan | TKO | 5 (10) | Jun 16, 2000 | Chippewas, Ontario , Canada
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77 | Win | 71–4–2 | Billy Fox | UD | 10 | Jun 9, 2000 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
76 | Win | 70–4–2 | Bobby Elkins | TKO | 5 (10) | Apr 8, 2000 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
75 | Draw | 69–4–2 | Jorge Vaca | TD | 3 (12) | Nov 27, 1999 | Carolina, Puerto Rico | |
74 | Win | 69–4–1 | Manuel Esparza | TKO | 5 (10), 1:55 | Oct 21, 1999 | Hilton, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
73 | Win | 68–4–1 | Patrick Goossen | UD | 10 | Jun 18, 1999 | Field House, Struthers, Ohio, U.S. | |
72 | Win | 67–4–1 | Scott Smith | UD | 10 | Mar 19, 1999 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
71 | Win | 66–4–1 | Ken Sigurani | SD | 10 | Oct 23, 1998 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, New Cumberland, West Virginia, U.S. | |
70 | Win | 65–4–1 | Tony Menefee | UD | 12 | Aug 11, 1998 | Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. | Won vacant IBC light middleweight title |
69 | Win | 64–4–1 | Tommy Small | TKO | 6 (10) | Jun 12, 1998 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
68 | Loss | 63–4–1 | Oscar De La Hoya | UD | 12 | Sep 13, 1997 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | For WBC welterweight title |
67 | Win | 63–3–1 | Sugar Ray Leonard | TKO | 5 (12), 1:08 | Mar 1, 1997 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained IBC middleweight title |
66 | Win | 62–3–1 | Heath Todd | TKO | 6 (10), 2:37 | Oct 1, 1996 | War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
65 | Win | 61–3–1 | Arturo Nina | UD | 10 | Aug 20, 1996 | Paramount Theater , New York City, New York, U.S.
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64 | Win | 60–3–1 | Craig Houk | TKO | 2 (10), 2:12 | Jul 11, 1996 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
63 | Win | 59–3–1 | Roberto Durán | UD | 12 | Jun 22, 1996 | Etess Arena , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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Won vacant IBC middleweight title |
62 | Win | 58–3–1 | Wilbur Garst | TKO | 7 (10), 2:27 | Apr 11, 1996 | Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. | |
61 | Draw | 57–3–1 | Sal Lopez | TD | 2 (12), 1:52 | Jan 16, 1996 | War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | Retained IBC welterweight title |
60 | Win | 57–3 | Lonnie Horn | TKO | 6 (10), 2:35 | Dec 9, 1995 | The MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois , U.S.
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59 | Win | 56–3 | Danny Chavez | UD | 10 | Nov 7, 1995 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, New Cumberland, West Virginia , U.S.
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58 | Win | 55–3 | Richie Hess | TKO | 4 (10), 2:59 | Oct 11, 1995 | Hilton, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
57 | Win | 54–3 | Tony Rodriguez | UD | 10 | Sep 28, 1995 | Los Angeles, California , U.S.
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56 | Win | 53–3 | Gary Kirkland | TKO | 9 (12), 2:39 | Aug 6, 1995 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained IBC welterweight title |
55 | Win | 52–3 | Juan Arroyo | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | Jun 27, 1995 | War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
54 | Win | 51–3 | Homer Gibbins | UD | 12 | May 20, 1995 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained IBC welterweight title |
53 | Win | 50–3 | Verdell Smith | UD | 10 | Mar 29, 1995 | Cincinnati, Ohio , U.S.
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52 | Win | 49–3 | Luis Maysonet | RTD | 7 (10), 3:00 | Feb 28, 1995 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | |
51 | Win | 48–3 | Todd Foster | TKO | 5 (12), 1:45 | Jan 14, 1995 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Won vacant IBC welterweight title
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50 | Win | 47–3 | Rusty Derouen | TKO | 4 (10), 2:31 | Nov 15, 1994 | Civic Center, Erie, Pennsylvania , U.S.
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49 | Win | 46–3 | Pat Lawlor | UD | 10 | Sep 27, 1994 | Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S. | |
48 | Win | 45–3 | Craig Snyder | UD | 10 | Jun 9, 1994 | Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois , U.S.
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47 | Win | 44–3 | Franco DiOrio | UD | 10 | May 3, 1994 | Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi , U.S.
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46 | Loss | 43–3 | Félix Trinidad | UD | 12 | Jan 29, 1994 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For IBF welterweight title |
45 | Win | 43–2 | Lee Fortune | TKO | 1 (10), 1:22 | Dec 18, 1993 | Puebla , Mexico
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44 | Win | 42–2 | Tom Alexander | TKO | 7 (10) | Jun 19, 1993 | Sports Arena, San Diego , California, U.S.
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43 | Win | 41–2 | Eric Podolak | TKO | 5 (10), 0:26 | May 8, 1993 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
42 | Loss | 40–2 | Julio César Chávez | UD | 12 | Sep 12, 1992 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For WBC light welterweight title |
41 | Win | 40–1 | Eddie VanKirk | TKO | 4 (10), 1:03 | Aug 1, 1991 | Las Vegas Hilton , Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
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40 | Win | 39–1 | Greg Haugen | SD | 12 | May 18, 1991 | Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | Won WBO light welterweight title |
39 | Loss | 38–1 | Greg Haugen | SD | 12 | Feb 23, 1991 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Lost WBO light welterweight title |
38 | Win | 38–0 | Tony Baltazar | UD | 12 | Aug 11, 1990 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada , U.S.
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Retained WBO light welterweight title |
37 | Win | 37–0 | Vinny Pazienza
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UD | 12 | Feb 3, 1990 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained WBO light welterweight title |
36 | Win | 36–0 | Raul Torres | UD | 10 | Nov 4, 1989 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
35 | Win | 35–0 | Tommy Hanks | UD | 10 | Jul 17, 1989 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
34 | Win | 34–0 | Ray Mancini | SD | 12 | Mar 6, 1989 | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | Won inaugural WBO light welterweight title |
33 | Win | 33–0 | Rick Souce | TKO | 4 (10), 1:50 | Oct 22, 1988 | Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
32 | Win | 32–0 | Reyes Antonio Cruz | UD | 10 | Jun 25, 1988 | TropWorld Resort , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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31 | Win | 31–0 | Howard Davis Jr. | UD | 10 | May 2, 1987 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
30 | Win | 30–0 | Cornelius Boza-Edwards | UD | 12 | Sep 26, 1986 | Abel Holtz Stadium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | Retained WBC lightweight title |
29 | Win | 29–0 | Edwin Rosario | SD | 12 | Jun 13, 1986 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC lightweight title |
28 | Win | 28–0 | Freddie Roach
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UD | 10 | Dec 18, 1985 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
27 | Win | 27–0 | José Luis Ramírez | UD | 12 | Aug 10, 1985 | Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. | Won WBC lightweight title |
26 | Win | 26–0 | Roque Montoya | UD | 12 | Apr 29, 1985 | Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | Won vacant NABF lightweight title |
25 | Win | 25–0 | Louis Burke | TKO | 5 (10), 3:00 | Jan 19, 1985 | Harrah's at Trump Plaza , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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24 | Win | 24–0 | Rafael Williams | TKO | 7 (10), 2:19 | May 20, 1984 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. | |
23 | Win | 23–0 | Rafael Solis | KO | 5 (12), 2:02 | Nov 18, 1983 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | Rafael Limón | TKO | 5 (12), 2:52 | Aug 7, 1983 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Won vacant WBC super featherweight title |
21 | Win | 21–0 | Irleis Perez | UD | 10 | Apr 3, 1983 | Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
20 | Win | 20–0 | John Montes | KO | 1 (10), 1:13 | Feb 12, 1983 | Fort Richardson, Alaska , U.S.
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19 | Win | 19–0 | Greg Coverson | UD | 10 | Nov 20, 1982 | Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
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18 | Win | 18–0 | Melvin Paul | UD | 10 | Oct 30, 1982 | Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Johnny Sato | TKO | 4 (10), 2:15 | Aug 28, 1982 | Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Louis Loy | TKO | 7 (10), 1:24 | Jul 11, 1982 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Refugio Rojas | TKO | 1 (12) | May 21, 1982 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained NABF super featherweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Rafael Lopez | TKO | 3 (10) | Mar 31, 1982 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Jorge Nina | UD | 8 | Feb 15, 1982 | New York City, New York, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Blaine Dickson | UD | 12 | Dec 11, 1981 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won NABF super featherweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Anthony Murray | UD | 10 | Nov 5, 1981 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Robert Mullins | KO | 6 (10), 1:19 | Sep 16, 1981 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Jose Figueroa | KO | 1 (8), 0:43 | Jul 24, 1981 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Marcial Santiago | UD | 8 | Jun 25, 1981 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Kato Ali | TKO | 7 (8), 2:37 | May 16, 1981 | Concord Resort Hotel, Thompson, New York, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Tomas Enrique Diaz | UD | 6 | May 2, 1981 | New York City, New York, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Jerry Strickland | KO | 2 (6), 2:40 | Apr 24, 1981 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Robert Johnson | KO | 1 | Mar 27, 1981 | New York City, New York, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Herman Ingram | UD | 6 | Mar 12, 1981 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Benny Llanos | KO | 1 | Dec 12, 1980 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | David Brown | PTS | 4 | Sep 12, 1980 | New York City, New York , U.S.
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Pay-per-view bouts
Date | Fight | Billing | Buys | Network |
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September 13, 1997
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De La Hoya vs. Camacho | Opposites Attack
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560,000[59] | HBO |
See also
- List of Puerto Ricans
- List of boxing triple champions
- List of Puerto Rican boxing world champions
- Notable boxing families
- Sports in Puerto Rico
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External links
- Boxing record for Héctor Camacho from BoxRec (registration required)
- Héctor Camacho Amateur Record at the BoxingRecords. Last updated March 1, 2006.
- Héctor Camacho at IMDb
- Héctor Camacho at Find a Grave
- The Unsolved Murder of Hector Camacho
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NABF super featherweight champion December 11, 1981 – August 1983 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Guy Villegas
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Vacant Title last held by Davey Armstrong
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NABF lightweight champion April 29, 1985 – June 1985 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Tyrone Crawley
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New title | WBF (Foundation) International champion light middleweight July 18, 2008 – May 2009 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Adriano Nicchi
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Minor world boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Santos Cardona
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IBC welterweight champion January 14, 1995 – April 1996 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Craig Kikta
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Vacant Title last held by Danny Garcia
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IBC middleweight champion June 22, 1996 – July 1997 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Tony Marshall
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Vacant Title last held by Robert Frazier
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IBC light middleweight champion August 11, 1998 – November 1999 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Virgil Kalakoda
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Major world boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Bobby Chacon
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WBC super featherweight champion August 7, 1983 – July 6, 1984 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Julio César Chávez
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Preceded by | WBC lightweight champion August 10, 1985 – April 29, 1987 Stripped |
Vacant Title next held by José Luis Ramírez
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Inaugural champion | WBO junior welterweight champion March 6, 1989 – February 23, 1991 |
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Preceded by Greg Haugen
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WBO junior welterweight champion May 18, 1991 – May 15, 1992 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Carlos González
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