Alfonso Zamora

Alfonso Zamora is a former professional boxer who had an impressive career that lasted for more than 7 years, from 1973 to 1980. He fought a total of 38 times, with 33 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws or no-contests. Out of his 33 wins, he won 32 by knockout, making him one of the hardest punchers in the history of the bantamweight division.

At the age of 19, Zamora made his professional boxing debut against Heraclio Amaya, whom he defeated in the second round via knockout. He went on to win 28 more consecutive fights after that, with all but one of those wins coming by way of stoppage. His first loss came against Carlos Zarate Serna via fourth-round TKO on April 23, 1977, which ended his 29-fight winning streak.

Despite this setback, Zamora remained one of the top boxers in the bantamweight division, having won two world titles at the weight class. His first title fight came at the age of 21 against Soo-Hwan Hong, whom he defeated in the fourth round via knockout to become the WBA and The Ring bantamweight world champion. Zamora successfully defended these titles three times: against Thanomchit Sukhothai on August 30, 1975, whom he defeated in the fourth round via TKO; against Socrates Batoto on December 6, 1975, whom he defeated in the second round via KO; and against Gilberto Illueca on July 10, 1976, whom he defeated in the third round via KO.

Zamora's boxing style was aggressive and powerful, with his left hook being his signature punch. His power was evident in his fights, where he would often knock out his opponents in the early rounds. His notable victories include wins over Hall-of-Famer Eusebio Pedroza, Gilberto Illueca, Socrates Batoto, Thanomchit Sukhothai, Alejandro Orejel, Candido Sandoval, and Soo-Hwan Hong.

Although he had a successful career, Zamora's boxing days were numbered. He had his last professional fight on September 19, 1980, against Rigoberto Estrada, whom he lost to in the third round via TKO. After this defeat, Zamora decided to hang up his gloves and retire from professional boxing with a record of 33-5, which included 32 knockout wins and four losses via knockout, and two title wins.

Zamora's career highlights include his four most memorable fights. His first world title win against Soo-Hwan Hong on March 14, 1975, where he became the WBA and The Ring bantamweight world champion via fourth-round knockout. He successfully defended his titles three times against Thanomchit Sukhothai, Socrates Batoto, and Gilberto Illueca.

Zamora's boxing career may not have been long, but he certainly left a legacy in the sport. His combination of power and knockout ability made him a formidable opponent, with his left hook being one of the most feared punches in the bantamweight division.

In conclusion, Alfonso Zamora is a former professional boxer who had an impressive career, winning 33 out of 38 fights, with 32 of those wins coming by way of knockout. He won two world titles at the bantamweight division and successfully defended those titles three times. While he had some losses, his overall record and powerful punching ability secured his place in boxing history.

Alfonso Zamora Fight Record