Alberto Sandoval

Alberto Sandoval
Born
Alberto Sandoval

(1958-03-12) March 12, 1958 (age 66)
Pomona, California
Other namesSuperFly
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins32
Wins by KO21
Losses5

Alberto Sandoval (born 12 March 1958) is an American former professional boxer and is the older brother of former World Boxing Association Champion, Richie Sandoval.

Early life

Sandoval was born in Pomona, California, a city famous in pugilistic circles as a hotbed for young boxing prospects, including Shane Mosley. His brother Richie Sandoval was a popular fighter in the 1980s and was the WBA Bantamweight champion.[1]

Amateur career

Sandoval won the 1973 National AAU Championship at flyweight, by defeating Puerto Rican-American Claudio Rivera of the Air Force by decision. He defeated amateur standout Brendan Dunne at the U.S. vs. Ireland duals of 1973.[2]

Professional career

In May 1977, Sandoval upset title contender Paddy Maguire in a bout at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.[3]

WBC Bantamweight Championship

On September 2, 1980 Sandoval fought World Boxing Council Bantamweight champion, Lupe Pintor at The Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles California. They fought for twelve rounds with Pintor defending his title. Pintor won by twelfth round knockout.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cyber Boxing Zone -- Richie Sandoval".
  2. ^ "Alberto Sandoval - BoxRec".
  3. ^ http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=140675 [dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Lupe Pintor vs. Alberto Sandoval - BoxRec".