Roberto García (Mexican boxer)

Roberto García (born March 26, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer.[1]

Not to be confused with Robert Garcia (American boxer).
Roberto García
Statistics
Nickname(s)La Amenaza
Weight(s)Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (181 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born (1980-03-26) March 26, 1980
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins42
Wins by KO24
Losses5
Draws0
No contests1

Early life

García moved to Houston, Texas at an early age. It was in Houston that García began to box. His father turned his home into a gym where he trained, and he began boxing at the age of 16. In his junior year in high school he was challenged by a local Boys and Girls Club Champion at school. "My very first sparring session ended really quick. It was over in the beginning round. Right when I punched him on the nose he quit, I'm it pretty sure it was broken", García was quoted as saying. The local boxing coach spoke to him after the sparring session and convinced him to begin boxing.[2]

During the next three years, García won three consecutive Rio Grande Valley Golden Gloves Championships. He set his sights on the pro ranks. He left home to train in Reynosa, Mexico. García, after a few amateur bouts he knew he would want to turn pro.

Amateur career

On his first Tamamulipas Regional Championship Tournament, García won the first 2 bouts by knockout. In the finals he met last years champion, in what was considered as the fight of the Tamamulipas Regional Championship. García won in a close decision, ending his amateur career with a record of 23 wins and 3 loss (17 KOs).

Pro career

García drew attention in boxing by winning 8 fights, 7 by KO in his first year as a pro. Signing a professional contract he began fighting on more exciting undercards, several televised by Telefutura and NBC. "Fighting on the cards of boxing stars makes me work harder", García said, "because I want to be where they are. I want to be a World Champion!"

Suffering a loss in April 2003 to Calvin Odem, García parted ways with his trainer and found Nelson Fernandez, manager of former WBA Welterweight Champion Andrew Lewis.

Latin Fury 14
Main article: Garcia-Margarito

García worked with Freddie Roach and Eric Brown in preparation for his fight on the Latin Fury card which was highlighted by Garcia taking on three-time world welterweight champion Antonio Margarito from Aguascalientes, Mexico. On May 8, 2010, García lost a bout with America's Antonio Margarito at La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico. Jorge Solis and Jose Benavidez were also featured on the card.[3]

Premier Boxing Champions

García was set to appear in the first Premier Boxing Champions on NBC against Errol Spence, Jr. on June 20, 2015. Garcia completely failed to make weight and the fight was called off. Garcia was said to have been ordering tacos and cheeseburgers from room service the week of the fight. The fight was to take place at MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4] García backed out of the fight three days before the card due to weight issues. He was replaced by Phil LoGreco.

Professional boxing record
Result Rec. Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 42-4 Juan Jose Francisco Marquez Solano KO62018-08-16 Liga Municipal De Baseball, Matamoros
Loss 41-4 Martin Murray UD122018-06-23 O2 Arena, Greenwich Lost WBC Silver Middleweight Title.
Win 41-3 Omar Chavez UD102017-08-12 Gimnasio Nuevo León Unido, Monterrey Won vacant WBC Silver Middleweight Title.
Win 40-3 Nestor Fernando Garcia UD82017-05-13 Arena Oasis, Cancun
Win 39-3 Ulises Jimenez KO4 (8)2016-09-24 Boggus Ford Center, Pharr
Win 38-3 Santos Benavides UD62016-04-23 Events Center, Pharr
Win 37-3 James Stevenson UD82015-04-24 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Win 36-3 Breidis Prescott UD102014-07-25 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Win 35-3 Victor Cayo TKO6 (10)2014-05-01 Hialeah Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida
Win 34-3 Norberto Gonzalez SD102014-02-07 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Win 33-3 Larry Smith UD62013-11-02 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas
Win 32-3 Miguel Angel Munguia KO2 (2:34)2013-08-16 Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas,USA
Win 31-3 Antwone Smith UD10(10)2012-03-23 Convention Center, Pharr, Texas, USA
Win 30-3 Calvin Odom UD8(8).2011-05-06 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, USA
Win 29-3 Jose Flores UD8(8)2011-03-25 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USA
Loss 28-3 Antonio Margarito UD10(10)2010-05-8 La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico vacant WBC International Light Middleweight title
Win 28-2 Jose Medina TKO3(2:58)2010-03-05 Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, United States
Win 27-2 Santiago Icabalceta TKO2(12)2009-09-19 Geko Plaza Real Cariari, Desamparados, Costa Rica
Win 26-2 Wilmer Hernandez RTD7(:10)2009-05-16 Gecko Tower, Mall Real Cariari, Costa Rica
Win 25-2 Humberto Aranda TKO102008-12-05 Gimnasio de la Villa Olímpica, Desamparados, Costa Rica
N/C| 24-2 (1) Freddy Hernandez N/C32007-11-30 Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, United States Vacant IBA Welterweight title
Win 24-2 Vance Garvey UD8(8)2007-09-08 Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States
Win 23-2 Carson Jones UD10(10)2007-06-08 Livestock Showground, Mercedes, Texas, United States
Win 22-2 Mikel Williams KO3(2:04)2006-12-09 Greg’s Ballroom, Mission, Texas, United States
Win 21-2 Homer Gibbins TKO3(2:04)2006-09-30 Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States
Win 20-2 Juan Carlos Rubio UD12(12)2006-03-10 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States Continental Americas IBA Intercontinental Welterweight title
Win 19-2 Enrico Lane TKO6(1:45)2005-11-18 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 18-2 Jose Medina TKO3(2:59)2005-08-25 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States Interim WBC CABOFE Welterweight title
Win 17-2 Ramon Gomez KO1(1:53)2005-02-26 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States USA Texas State welterweight title
Win 16-2 Chance Leggett TKO5(0:10)2004-12-17 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States Miller Light Texas State Light Middleweight Title
Loss 15-2 Ian MacKillop SD8(8)2004-04-24 Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United States
Win 15-1 Walter Herrera TKO1(1:56)2004-02-19 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 14-1 Darien Ford TKO4(2:05)2003-12-12 Rio Grande Valley Speedway, McAllen, Texas, United States
Loss 13-1 Calvin Odom UD8(8)2003-04-29 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 13-0 Abel Hernandez KO2(1:55)2003-01-30 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 12-0 Danny Reyes KO1(1:02)2002-11-21 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 11-0 Damone Wright UD4(4)2002-10-19 Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United States
Win 10-0 Edson Madrid UD6(6)2002-07-12 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 9-0 Anthony Wilson UD6(6)2002-04-19 Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United States
Win 8-0 Jesus Pena TKO3(0:10)2001-12-07 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 7-0 Eloy Suarez TKO4(0:10)2001-10-25 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United States
Win 6-0 Leonel Ramos TKO22001-06-29 Mexico
Win 5-0 Evaristo Rivera TKO22001-06-01 Mexico
Win 4-0 Jesus Pena KO22001-04-27 Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Win 3-0 Ruben Garcia UD4(4)2001-04-12 Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, United States
Win 2-0 Armando Lopez KO22001-02-23 Diaz Ordaz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Win 1-0 Norberto Flores KO12001-01-26 Mexico

References
  1. Antonio Margarito - Roberto García Press Conference Photos, eastsideboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
  2. Antonio Margarito vs Roberto García, doghouseboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
  3. "Roberto García Is Ready for Antonio Margarito, 411MANIA.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
  4. Venue announced, tickets on sale for first PBC on Spike card, premierboxingchampions.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
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