Ricardo Torres (boxer)
Ricardo Torres | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Antonio Torres Tafur February 16, 1980 Super lightweight |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 35 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 2 |
Ricardo Antonio Torres Tafur (born February 16, 1980) is a Colombian former
During his childhood, Torres wanted to be a professional soccer player, but his father, who practiced boxing in the seventies, encouraged Ricardo to switch gears and concentrate on boxing.
Professional career
Torres began boxing professionally in 2001 and had a torrid streak of 28 consecutive victories with 26 KO's before losing by KO in a vicious battle with
First Defense
Date: April 28, 2007.
Place:
Opponent: Arturo Morua, from Mexico.
Outcome: Torres won by Unanimous Decision.
Second Defense
Date: September 1, 2007.
Place: Barranquilla, Colombia, at Salón Jumbo del Country Club.
Opponent:
Outcome: Torres won by technical knockout in the eleventh round, amid controversy.
Third Defense
Date: July 5, 2008
Place: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Opponent: Kendall Holt
Outcome: Torres was knocked out 61 seconds into the fight. Before the knock out Torres had sent Kendall Holt to the canvas twice.
Professional record
See also
- List of light welterweight boxing champions
- List of WBO world champions
External links
- http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=13552&more=1. An interview with Ricardo Torres.
- Boxing record for Ricardo Torres from BoxRec (registration required)