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Horacio García
Born
Horacio García Cervantes Soto

(1990-06-27) 27 June 1990 (age 34)
Other namesViolento
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Bantamweight
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Reach178 cm (70 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins35
Wins by KO25
Losses6
Draws1
No contests0

Horacio García Cervantes Soto (born 27 June 1990) is a former Mexican professional boxer and WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight champion.[1]

Professional career

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Garcia won his opening 29 professional contests before losing a unanimous decision in May 2015 against former world title-holder Hozumi Hasegawa.[2]

On November 12, 2010 García beat veteran fighter Lisandro de Los Santos to win the WBC Youth World super bantamweight championship.[3]

Since Garcia's first defeat in 2015, he suffered six subsequent losses and faced one draw; the first in 2016 to featherweight prospect Joseph Diaz. The second, controversially, in 2017 to Diuhl Olguin. However, two months on from his loss to Olguin, Garcia won a rematch by TKO at the MGM Grand, Marquee Ballroom, Las Vegas.[4] He faced former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton in 2017, losing via unanimous decision.

A comeback fight in 2018 saw Garcia beat Orlando Guerrero in Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara. He faced defeat again however to Isaac Zarate in a controversial split decision later that year before rematching Zarate in 2022, winning via majority decision. Later in 2022, Garcia lost for a final time to Ruben Villa when an accidental head-butt closed the fight in round nine.

He has since been inactive from the sport earning 35 wins.[5]

2017

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In November 2017, García faced former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton. Garcia was considered by many as an easy stepping stone for Frampton who fought García in a billed 'comeback' bout after suffering his first defeat in January 2017 to Léo Santa Cruz.[citation needed] However, Garcia took Frampton to the 10th round in a close contest. Garcia ultimately lost on points in a unanimous decision.[6] Frampton said of the fight "It was my fault, I picked García - nobody else" in response to García's head-turning performance.[7]

2018

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In June 2018, García beat journeyman Orlando Guerrero by corner-stoppage. In September of the same year, he faced American prospect Isaac Zarate, losing via split decision at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas; a fight promoted by Oscar De La Hoya.[8]

2022

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In February 2022, García faced Isaac Zarate for a second time in an anticipated redemption rematch at the DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California. He won via majority decision, retiring Zarate from professional boxing.[9] In April of the same year, García fought highly rated featherweight Ruben Villa, losing via stoppage when an accidental headbutt cut his left eye in round one.[10] The stoppage was ruled a KO under California rules.

Frampton vs. García

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At the official press conference of the promotional announcement, it was announced that Carl Frampton would fight an unnamed opponent on 18 November 2017 in Belfast at the SSE Arena. According to promoter Frank Warren, this would pave the way for a world title fight at Windsor Park in May/June 2018.[11] On 4 October, it was confirmed that Frampton would fight Mexican boxer Horacio García in a 10-round bout. Speaking about the fight, Frampton said, “I asked for a ten-round fight. I would have been happy to be doing twelve rounds but speaking to my team after the bad year I’ve had and the long layoff they thought it was only fair to come back with a ten rounder before we target the big names.”[12] This would mark Frampton's first fight in Belfast since February 2015, when he made his first defence of the IBF super-bantamweight title.[13]

The three judges' scored the fight 98-93, 97-93 and 98-93. Frampton started off strong however ring rust became an issue. From round 4, García repeatedly trapped Frampton against the ropes and worked him over with body shots. In round 7, García dropped Frampton with a left hook. Referee Victor Loughlin, who was stood behind Frampton when the punch landed, started to count. From Loughlin's point of view, it was a punch that dropped Frampton. Replays showed that it could have been ruled a legitimate slip. Frampton admitted he let himself get into a battle. He said, "I thought it was a good fight and everyone would have enjoyed that more than me. I was boxing lovely at the start then I let him drag me into a fight. I wanted it to be a hard fight, that has got the rust off, the cobwebs have gone and I want one of the big boys. I will let the team decide who I fight next."[14]

Professional boxing record

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42 fights 35 wins 6 losses
By knockout 25 1
By decision 10 5
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
42 Loss 35–6–1 Ruben Villa KO 9 (10), 1:12 15 Apr 2022 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
41 Win 35–5–1 Isaac Zarate MD 8 18 Feb 2022 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
40 Loss 34–5–1 Isaac Zarate SD 8 13 Sep 2018 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
39 Win 34–4–1 Orlando Guerrero RTD 5 (10), 3:00 23 Jun 2018 Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Mexico
38 Loss 33–4–1 Carl Frampton UD 10 18 Nov 2017 The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
37 Win 33–3–1 Diuhl Olguin TKO 4 (8), 0:44 15 Sep 2017 Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36 Loss 32–3–1 Diuhl Olguin UD 8 15 July 2017 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
35 Win 32–2–1 Fernando Vargas Parra MD 8 5 May 2017 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34 Win 31–2–1 Josue Veraza TKO 5 (10), 0:50 4 Mar 2017 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
33 Loss 30–2–1 Joseph Diaz UD 10 17 Dec 2016 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. For WBC-NABF featherweight title
32 Draw 30–1–1 Erik Ruiz SD 10 6 May 2016 Toshiba Plaza, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBC-NABF super bantamweight title
31 Win 30–1 Raúl Hidalgo TKO 2 (8), 1:03 20 Nov 2015 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30 Loss 29–1 Hozumi Hasegawa UD 10 9 May 2015 Central Gym, Kobe, Japan
29 Win 29–0 José Cen Torres KO 1 (10), 0:30 21 Feb 2015 Centro de Espectaculos, Epazoyucan, Mexico Retained WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
28 Win 28–0 José Silveria TKO 5 (10) 29 Nov 2014 Modulo Comude, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Retained WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
27 Win 27–0 Jonathan Pérez TKO 5 (12), 2:06 16 Aug 2014 Centro de Convenciones Azul, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico Retained WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
26 Win 26–0 Javier Morales RTD 2 (8), 1:02 10 May 2014 Arena Solidaridad, Monterrey, Mexico
25 Win 25–0 Fernando Lumacad TKO 1 (10) 18 Jan 2014 Complejo Panamericano, Guadalajara, Mexico Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
24 Win 24–0 Cesár Saucedo TKO 2 (8), 1:39 4 Jan 2014 Polideportivo Río de Janeiro, Guadalajara, Mexico
23 Win 23–0 Cesár Rojas UD 10 3 Aug 2013 Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, Mexico
22 Win 22–0 Orlando Guerrero TKO 4 (10), 1:52 25 May 2013 Domo de la Feria, León, Mexico
21 Win 21–0 Jairo Ochoa Martínez UD 6 24 Nov 2012 Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico
20 Win 20–0 Noe Martínez Raygoza KO 9 (10), 0:40 5 Oct 2012 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
19 Win 19–0 Adolfo Landeros UD 10 14 Jul 2012 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S. Retained WBC Youth super bantamweight title
18 Win 18–0 José de Jesús UD 8 14 Apr 2012 Arandas Municipal Auditorium, Arandas, Mexico
17 Win 17–0 Edgar Martínez TKO 5 (10), 0:43 19 Nov 2011 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Germán Meraz PTS 10 24 Sep 2011 Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico
15 Win 15–0 Ramón Camargo UD 10 18 Jun 2011 Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Mexico Retained WBC Youth super bantamweight title
14 Win 14–0 Ricardo Carmona TKO 2 (10), 0:41 13 May 2011 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Lisandro de los Santos KO 4 (10), 2:24 5 Feb 2011 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico Won vacant WBC Youth super bantamweight title
12 Win 12–0 Jesús Romero RTD 6 (8), 3:00 10 Dec 2010 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Hugo Lorenzo RTD 9 (12), 3:00 3 Sep 2010 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico Won vacant Jalisco State super bantamweight title
10 Win 10–0 Emanuel Alba TKO 1 (8), 1:14 13 Aug 2010 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Víctor Valencia KO 4 (6), 1:25 10 Jul 2010 Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Luis Ángel Hernández KO 2 (8) 29 May 2010 Arena Tecate, Guadalajara, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Víctor Orozco TKO 4 (6), 1:59 12 Mar 2010 Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Roberto Morales TKO 1 (6), 2:38 3 Oct 2009 Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Saturnino Mora UD 6 8 Aug 2009 Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Silvestre Márquez TKO 2 (6) 5 Jun 2009 Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Víctor Orozco TKO 2 (4) 5 Jun 2009 Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Víctor Orozco SD 4 21 Feb 2009 Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Juan Gómez TKO 3 (4) 17 Oct 2008 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico

References

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  1. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/473281
  2. ^ "Carl Frampton: Ex-world champion to face Mexican Horacio Garcia in comeback bout". BBC Sport. 4 October 2017. Archived from the original on 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Saturday 5 Feb 2011". Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Horacio Garcia". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  5. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/473281
  6. ^ "Carl Frampton beats Horacio Garcia on points in Belfast".
  7. ^ "Carl Frampton edges out Horacio Garcia to end terrible year on a high". Independent.co.uk. 19 November 2017.
  8. ^ "BoxRec".
  9. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/585662
  10. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/768427
  11. ^ "Frampton set to return to the ring Nov. 18". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  12. ^ "Carl Frampton: Ex-world champion to face Mexican Horacio Garcia in comeback bout". BBC Sport. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  13. ^ "Frampton to take on Garcia in return to ring". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  14. ^ "Carl Frampton beats Horacio Garcia on points in Belfast". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
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