Vicente Escobedo

Vicente Escobedo
Escobedo in 2011
Statistics
Real name Vicente Escobedo
Nickname(s) Chente
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Reach 74"
Nationality American
Born (1981-11-06) November 6, 1981
Woodland, California, United States
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 32
Wins 26
Wins by KO 14
Losses 6
Draws 0

Vicente Escobedo (born November 6, 1981 in Woodland, California) is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent.

Amateur career

As an amateur Escobedo boxed out of the Woodland Boxing Club.

Escobedo represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, winning one bout and losing one bout. He qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico.

Olympic Results

Amateur Highlights

  • Won a gold medal at the 1997 US Junior Olympics at 106 lbs.
  • Won a bronze medal at 112 lbs at International Junior Olympics tournament in 1997.
  • Bronze medalist at the 1998 US Junior championships at 119 lbs, losing to Mike Albares.
  • Competed at the 2000 United States (US) championships at 125 lbs.
  • 2000 P.A.L. National Champion - Won a gold medal at the 2000 Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 132 lbs, beating Paul Malignaggi and Marshall Christmas.
  • Competed at the 2001 US championships at 132 lbs, losing Verquan Kimbrough.
  • Won a silver medal at the 2001 PAL championships at 132 lbs, losing to Marshall Christmas.
  • Won a bronze medal at the 2002 US championships at 132 lbs, losing to Lorenzo Reynolds.
  • 2002 P.A.L. National Champion - Won a gold medal at the 2002 PAL championships at 132 lbs, beating Marlon Kerwick, David Rodela and Allen Litzau.
  • 2003 United States Amateur Champion - 132 lbs. - Won a gold medal at the 2003 US championships at 132 lbs beating Aaron Bensinger of the Army World Class Athlete Program a three time National Championship bronze medalist 2002 P.A.L, 2003 National Golden Gloves, and 2004 Western Trials, Karl Dargan and Wes Ferguson.
  • Competed at the 2003 PAL championships at 132 lbs, losing to Tyrone Harris.
  • Competed at the 2003 World championships at 132 lbs.
  • Won a silver medal at the 2004 US championships at 132 lbs, beating Hector Ramos and Mike Torres but losing to Anthony Vasquez.
  • Won 2004 US Western Olympic trials at 132 lbs beating Sadot Vazquez.
  • Won 2004 US Olympic trials at 132 lbs beating Miguel Gonzalez, Anthony Peterson, Anthony Vasquez and Peterson again.
  • Won 2004 US Olympic box-off at 132 lbs, beating Anthony Peterson.
  • Won a gold medal at the 2004 Titan Games at 60 kg.

Professional Boxing career

Escobedo started off his career with nine straight wins, followed by a loss to Daniel Jimenez. He fought eleven more fights, winning all of them, including wins against former champions Carlos Hernandez and Kevin Kelly. On September 19, 2009, he fought Michael Katsidis for the interim WBO lightweight title, but lost the bout by split decision. On November 6, 2010, he was defeated by Robert Guerrero via unanimous decision, Escobedo was knocked down twice by Guerrero. In 2012 he lost another title fight by TKO in the 5th round to Adrien Broner. On February 16, 2013, Escobedo was knocked out by Edner Cherry in the 6th round. (he was down once in the 2nd round and twice in the 6th). In September 2013 Escobedo suffered his third consecutive loss by KO to Fernando Carcamo, Escobedo was Ko'd in round 2. Overall, he has compiled a record of 25 wins (14 by knockout), and 6 losses.

Professional boxing record

26 Wins (15 knockouts, 12 decisions), 5 Losses (2 knockouts, 3 decisions), 0 Draws[1]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Venue and Location Notes
Loss26–5United States Edner Cherry TKO6 (10), 3:002013-02-16United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss26–4United States Adrien Broner TKO5 (12), 2:452012-07-21United States U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio For vacant WBO Super Featherweight title.
Win26–3United States Juan Ruiz UD102012-05-12United States Woodland Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California
Win25–3United States Lonnie Smith TKO1 (10), 2:202012-03-03United States Woodland Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California Won vacant WBO NABO Super Featherweight title.
Win24–3United States Rocky Juarez UD102011-09-23United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Win23–3Colombia Walter Estrada UD102011-09-23United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Loss22–3United States Robert Guerrero UD102010-11-06United States Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey For vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title.
Win22–2Mexico Carlos Urías TKO3 (10), 1:332010-03-26Mexico Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Ciudad de México
Loss21–2Australia Michael Katsidis SD122009-09-19United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada For Interim WBO Lightweight title.
Win21–1United States Kevin Kelley TKO2 (10), 1:532009-05-21United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win20–1United States Carlos Hernández UD102009-04-04United States Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
Win19–1United States Dominic Salcido TKO6 (10), 0:422008-09-26United States Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
Win18–1Mexico Cristian Favela UD82008-06-18United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win17–1Argentina Roberto David Arrieta UD102008-05-02United States The Home Depot Center, Carson, California
Win16–1Puerto Rico Pascali Adorno UD102008-01-11United States Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
Win15–1Mexico Miguel Angel Munguia UD82007-10-06United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win14–1United States Carlos Diaz UD102007-07-06United States McAllen Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Win13–1United States Priest Smalls UD102007-02-01United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win12–1Mexico Julian Rodriguez KO4 (8), 2:052006-11-30United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win11–1Dominican Republic Ramón Guevara KO5 (8), 2:332006-11-10United States Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
Win10–1Mexico Baudel Cardenas UD82006-07-20United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Loss9–1Puerto Rico Daniel Jiménez SD82006-04-21United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win9–0Colombia Jesús Salvador Pérez TKO6 (8), 2:532006-01-27United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona
Win8–0Colombia Jefferson Auraad Rodríguez KO2 (8), 1:402006-01-05United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win7–0United States Gregory Piper KO2 (6), 1:522005-09-17United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win6–0Dominican Republic Juan Manuel Matias TKO2 (6), 2:582005-08-19United States Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
Win5–0United States Edgar Fabian Vargas TKO1 (6), 2:572005-07-16United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win4–0Mexico Oscar Villa TKO2 (6), 3:002005-05-27United States Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win3–0Mexico Geronimo Hernandez TKO4 (6), 0:102005-04-29United States Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas
Win2–0United States Jose Rodriguez KO1 (6), 1:222005-04-09United States Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
Win1–0United States Abraham Verdugo KO2 (6), 1:062005-02-19United States Staples Center, Los Angeles, California Professional boxing debut.

Media

Escobedo made an appearance as himself in Fight Night Round 3. He was also featured in the 4th episode of Discovery Channel's Fight Quest, while training in Ignacio "Nacho" Beristáin's gym in Mexico City.

Current Career

Escobedo currently works as a boxing coach at Classic Kickboxing in Downtown Pasadena.

References

  1. ↑ "Vicente Escobedo Professional boxing record". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
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