Antonio Orozco

Antonio Orozco: A Look at the Boxer's Career Antonio Orozco is a Mexican professional boxer who has made a name for himself in the boxing world. With a professional record of 28-2 and 17 knockout wins, Orozco has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the light welterweight and welterweight weight classes. In this article, we will take a closer look at Orozco's career, from his early days as an amateur to his most recent fights in the ring. Early Days Antonio Orozco was born in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, on October 30, 1987. He began his boxing journey at a young age and soon found success in the amateur ranks. Orozco holds victories over Mexican Olympian Jessie Vargas and U.S. Olympian Javier Molina, which are impressive feats for any amateur boxer. Orozco trained with five trainers during his amateur career, including Ignacio "Buck" Avila, Antonio Orozco Sr., Manuel Rios, and Juan M. Aldana Jr. Professional Debut Antonio Orozco turned professional on June 27, 2008, at the age of 20. He made his professional debut against Ricardo Martinez and won via a third-round TKO. Orozco went on to win 26 consecutive fights after his debut, 16 of which were won via stoppage. His impressive win streak came to an end on September 14, 2018, in his first-ever world title fight against José Carlos Ramírez for the WBC title. Orozco lost the fight via a 12-round unanimous decision, which ended his 27-fight win streak. Career Summary Antonio Orozco has had a total of two losses in his professional boxing career so far, one of which was a title bout, and the other was a non-title bout. In his most recent fight, Orozco faced off against undefeated rising prospect Vergil Ortiz Jr. on August 10, 2019. Orozco lost the fight via a sixth-round KO. As of now, Orozco is on a one-fight losing streak, with a professional record of 28-2. Of his 28 wins, 17 have been via knockout, and he has suffered one loss via knockout. Throughout his career, Orozco has had many notable victories, including wins over Humberto Soto, Humberto Tapia, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Miguel Acosta, KeAndre Gibson, Miguel Angel Huerta, and Ivan Hernandez. Orozco's nickname is "Relentless," which is fitting given his aggressive style of boxing. Height, Weight, and Reach Antonio Orozco stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall (170 cm) and has a reach of 70 inches (178 cm). He fights in the light welterweight and welterweight weight classes, weighing around 140-147 pounds. Stance Antonio Orozco is an orthodox boxer, meaning he leads with his left hand and is right-handed in his footwork. Orthodox boxers have their left foot forward and their right foot back, allowing them to deliver more powerful punches with their right hand. Notable Fights One of Orozco's most notable fights was in 2015 against Humberto Soto, who was a former world champion. Orozco won the fight via a unanimous decision, which established him as a contender in the light welterweight division. Another notable fight was against Miguel Acosta in 2016, where Orozco won via a first-round KO. In 2018, Orozco faced off against José Carlos Ramírez in his first-ever world title fight. The fight was action-packed, but Orozco was dropped twice by Ramírez, once in the fourth round and once again in the eighth round. Ramírez was the more active fighter towards the end of the fight, which gave him the unanimous decision win over Orozco. Orozco's most recent fight was against Vergil Ortiz Jr. in 2019, where he lost via a sixth-round KO. Ortiz Jr. dropped Orozco three times during the fight, which led to the stoppage in the sixth round. Conclusion Antonio Orozco has had a successful career as a professional boxer, with a professional record of 28-2 and 17 knockout wins. He has established himself as a contender in the light welterweight and welterweight weight classes, with notable victories over Humberto Soto, Humberto Tapia, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Miguel Acosta, KeAndre Gibson, Miguel Angel Huerta, and Ivan Hernandez. While Orozco has suffered two losses, he is still a force to be reckoned with in the ring, and boxing fans around the world will be eager to see what the future holds for this talented fighter.

Antonio Orozco Fight Record