Saul Sanchez (boxer)

Saul Sanchez
Born
Saul Avimael Sanchez

(1997-06-12) 12 June 1997 (age 27)
Encino, Los Angeles, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Beast
Statistics
Weight(s)Super-flyweight
Bantamweight
Super-bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO12
Losses4

Saul Avimael Sanchez (born 12 June 1997) is an American professional boxer.

Professional boxing career

Sanchez made his professional boxing debut against Temoatzin Landeros Castillo on 6 February 2016. He won the fight by a third-round knockout. He amassed an 11–0 record during the next two years, before being scheduled to fight Brandon Leon Benitez for the vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title on 10 May 2019.[2] He won the fight by an eight-round knockout.[3] Sanchez faced Edwin Rodriguez on 23 August 2019, in his second fight of the year, and suffered an upset split decision loss.[4]

After suffering the first loss of his professional career, Sanchez bounced back with a unanimous decision victory against the overmatched Victor Trejo Garcia on 21 February 2020. Sanchez was then booked to face Daniel Lozano for the vacant WBA Fedecentro super bantamweight title on 9 October 2020, in the main event of a "Boxeo Telemundo" card.[5] He won the fight by a first-round knockout, dropping Lozano trice by the 2:14 minute mark of the opening round.[6] Sanchez next faced Mario Hernandez on 20 December 2020.[7] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 78–74, 79–73 and 78–74.[8]

Sanchez dropped back down to bantamweight in order to face Frank Gonzalez for the vacant WBA Fedecentro bantamweight title on 19 March 2021.[9] He made quick work of his opponent, stopping him at the 1:47 minute mark of the opening round.[10] Sanchez then faced JaRico O'Quinn in the main event of the 24 September 2021 "ShoBox Next Generation" card.[11] He achieved his career-best victory, as he stopped O'Quinn with a flurry of shots in the first round.[12] Sanchez faced the journeyman Jose Estrella, in his third and final fight of the year, on 17 December 2021.[13] He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[14]

Sanchez is scheduled to face Eros Correa on 17 June 2022, in the main event of a Thompson Boxing's card, which took place at the Doubletree Events Center, in Ontario, California.[15] He lost the fight by split decision. One judge scored the bout 96–94 for Sanchez, while the remaining two judges scored it 98–92 and 97–93 for Correa.[16]

Sanchez vs. Moloney

On January 13, 2024 in Québec City, Quebec, Canada, Sanchez lost to Jason Moloney for the WBO bantamweight title.[17]

Professional boxing record

25 fights 21 wins 4 losses
By knockout 12 1
By decision 9 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 21–4 John Riel Casimero TKO 1 (10), 2:41 13 Oct 2024 Yokohama Budokan, Yokohama, Japan
24 Win 21–3 Arthur Villanueva UD 8 12 Jul 2024 Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
23 Loss 20–3 Jason Moloney MD 12 13 Jan 2024 Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Canada For WBO bantamweight title
22 Win 20–2 RV Deniega UD 8 12 Oct 2023 Ariake Arena, Tokyo, Japan
21 Win 19–2 Franklin Gonzalez KO 6 (10), 2:03 14 Jun 2023 Whitsands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
20 Loss 18–2 Eros Correa SD 10 17 Jun 2022 Doubletree Events Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
19 Win 18–1 Jose Estrella KO 3 (8), 1:46 17 Dec 2021 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 JaRico O'Quinn TKO 1 (10), 1:58 24 Sep 2021 Central Park Community Center, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Frank Gonzalez TKO 1 (10), 1:47 19 Mar 2021 Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida, U.S. Won vacant WBA Fedecentro bantamweight title
16 Win 15–1 Mario Hernandez UD 8 20 Dec 2020 Omega Event Center, Ontario, California, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Daniel Lozano TKO 1 (10), 2:14 9 Oct 2020 Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. Won vacant WBA Fedecentro super bantamweight title
14 Win 13–1 Victor Trejo Garcia UD 8 21 Feb 2020 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
13 Loss 12–1 Edwin Rodriguez SD 10 23 Aug 2019 Omega Products International, Corona, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Brandon Leon Benitez KO 8 (10), 0:18 10 May 2019 Omega Products International, Corona, U.S. Won vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title
11 Win 11–0 Luis Fernando Saavedra MD 8 19 Oct 2018 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Ernesto Guerrero KO 4 (8), 1:59 24 Aug 2018 Omega Products International, Corona, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Leonardo Torres KO 3 (6), 2:24 22 Jun 2018 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Sam Rodriguez UD 6 27 Apr 2018 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Pedro Melo UD 4 16 Feb 2018 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Nestor Ramos KO 1 (4), 1:06 20 Oct 2017 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Sergio Lopez UD 4 23 Sep 2017 Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Francisco Javier Lapizco KO 2 (4), 2:44 25 Aug 2017 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Cristian Raudry Bartolini KO 1 (4), 1:20 23 Jun 2017 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Daniel Andujo UD 6 4 Nov 2016 Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Temoatzin Landeros Castillo KO 3 (4), 2:02 6 Feb 2016 Radisson Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.

References

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  8. ^ Jonhs, Marquis (21 December 2020). "Ruben Torres Wins To Close Out Latest Thompson Boxing Sunday Night". bigfightweekend.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  9. ^ Salazar, Francisco (13 March 2021). "Saul Sanchez Seeks 16th Win Friday In Florida". ringtv.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  10. ^ Donovan, Jake (20 March 2021). "Saul Sanchez Scores 1st Round Knockout of Frank Gonzalez In Telemundo Main Event". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  11. ^ "Saul Sanchez Discusses Training Camp Ahead Of Bantamweight Matchup VS. Ja'rico O'quinn On Shobox: The New Generation Friday, September 24, Live On Showtime". conservativemarket.net. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  12. ^ Rosenthal, Michael (25 September 2021). "Saul Sanchez brutally takes out fellow prospect Ja'Rico O'Quinn in first round". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  13. ^ Salazar, Francisco (11 November 2021). "Saul Sanchez Wants To End The Year With A Bang Against Jose Estrella". ringtv.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
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