Raúl Márquez
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| Real name | Raúl Márquez | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | El Diamante | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (179 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 28, 1971 Valle Hermoso Tamaulipas, Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Southpaw | |||||||||||||||||||
| Boxing record | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fights | 47 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 41 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 29 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| No contests | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Raúl Márquez (born August 28, 1971) is an American professional boxer,[1] and the former IBF champion at light middleweight.[2] Márquez also represented the U.S. at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
Personal life[]
Márquez resides in Houston and works as a color commentator for Showtime. He is married to Jeannette Marquez. He is a father of four boys and one daughter. Raúl Jr., Arturo, Giovanni, Liam and Alina. His son Giovanni is currently a top amateur boxer.
Amateur career[]
Márquez came to the U.S. in 1976 and began his boxing amateur career. His highlights included:
- 1987 United States Jr. Olympic welterweight champion
- 1989 United States amateur welterweight champion
- 1991 United States amateur light middleweight champion
- 1991 AIBF light middleweight world amateur champion
- Represented the United States at the 1992 Olympics at light middleweight. His results were:
- Defeated David Defiagbon (Nigeria) 8–7
- Defeated Rival Cadeau (The Seychelles) 20–3
- Lost to Orhan Delibaș (Netherlands) 12–16
Professional career[]
Márquez began his professional career after the 1992 Olympics and got off to an impressive start, winning his first 25 bouts.
IBF light middleweight title challenge[]
All those bouts set up a shot at the Vacant IBF Light Middleweight Title against Anthony Stephens. Márquez won by TKO to capture the belt. Raúl successfully defended his title twice, including a victory over Keith Mullings, before getting TKO'd by Mexican legend Yori Boy Campas.
Márquez vs. Vargas[]
In 1999, Márquez challenged then-undefeated IBF light middleweight champion Fernando Vargas, but was dominated and stopped in the eleventh round. Márquez took on another elite fighter in 2003, Shane Mosley, in a fight which ended in a bloody no contest after a clash of heads. In 2004, now campaigning at middleweight, Márquez took on the much stronger and then-undefeated Jermain Taylor, who won by TKO after Márquez's corner decided to pull him out in round nine.
IBF middleweight title run[]
On June 21, 2008, Márquez defeated Giovanni Lorenzo by unanimous decision in an IBF middleweight title eliminator. The fight took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.[3] Márquez applied pressure, while Lorenzo tried to box from the outside. Márquez's workrate gave Lorenzo problems, for which he often no answer. Márquez was cut over the right eye in round ten, but Lorenzo was docked a point for a headbutt in the same round and the fighters continued to fight after the bell. Scores were 114–113 across the board for Márquez.[4]
On November 8, 2008, at the age of 37, Márquez lost to then-undefeated Arthur Abraham via sixth-round technical knockout at the Bamberg's Jako Arena, in what was the 8th defense of his IBF middleweight title.[5]
Broadcasting[]
Márquez currently works on the announcing team for Showtime on their Spanish-language broadcasts, as well as the English-language ShoBox: The New Generation series. He has also worked for HBO, NBC, Telefutura and many other networks.
Professional boxing record[]
| 47 fights | 41 wins | 4 losses |
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| By knockout | 29 | 4 |
| By decision | 12 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 47 | Loss | 41–4–1 (1) |  Arthur Abraham
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RTD | 6 (12) | 2008-11-08 | Brose Arena, Bamberg
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For IBF middleweight title |
| 46 | Win | 41–3–1 (1) |  Giovanni Lorenzo
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UD | 12 (12) | 2008-06-21 |  Hard Rock Live, Hollywood
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| 45 | Draw | 40–3–1 (1) | Bronco McKart
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MD | 10 (10) | 2008-03-29 | Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant
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| 44 | Win | 40–3 (1) | Jay Pina
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TKO | 2 (10) | 2007-08-08 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood
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| 43 | Win | 39–3 (1) | Jonathan Corn
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TKO | 1 (10) | 2007-03-16 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood
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| 42 | Win | 38–3 (1) |  Elco Garcia
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KO | 7 (10) | 2006-09-22 | Convention Center, Pasadena
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| 41 | Win | 37–3 (1) | Sergio Rios
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TKO | 5 (10) | 2006-07-08 | Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder
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| 40 | Win | 36–3 (1) | Miguel Hernandez
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TKO | 9 (10) | 2006-04-29 | Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder
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| 39 | Loss | 35–3 (1) | Jermain Taylor
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RTD | 9 (12) | 2004-06-19 | Home Depot Center, Carson
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| 38 | Win | 35–2 (1) |  Humberto Aranda
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KO | 4 (10) | 2003-10-23 | Reliant Arena, Houston
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| 37 | NC | 34–2 (1) | Shane Mosley
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NC | 3 (12) | 2003-02-08 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
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| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Anthony Brooks
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UD | 8 (8) | 2002-03-08 | Civic Center, Kissimmee
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| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Roberto Baro
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KO | 7 (10) | 2001-08-23 | Aerial Theater, Houston
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| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Tony Menefee
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TKO | 4 (10) | 2001-05-18 | La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen
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| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Rob Bleakley
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TKO | 5 (10) | 2001-02-15 | Aerial Theater, Houston
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| 32 | Loss | 30–2 | Fernando Vargas
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TKO | 11 (12) | 1999-07-17 | Caesars Tahoe, Circus Maximus Showroom, Stateline
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For IBF light middleweight title |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Michael Lerma
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UD | 10 (10) | 1999-03-19 | Astro Arena, Houston
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| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Jose Flores
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UD | 10 (10) | 1998-09-25 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket
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| 29 | Loss | 28–1 | Yori Boy Campas
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TKO | 8 (12) | 1997-12-06 | Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
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Lost IBF light middleweight title |
| 28 | Win | 28–0 |  Keith Mullings
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SD | 12 (12) | 1997-09-13 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
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Retained IBF light middleweight title |
| 27 | Win | 27–0 | Romallis Ellis
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TKO | 4 (12) | 1997-07-05 | Isle of Capri Casino, Lake Charles
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Retained IBF light middleweight title |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Anthony Stephens
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TKO | 9 (12) | 1997-04-12 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
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Won vacant IBF light middleweight title |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 |  Rafael Williams
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RTD | 5 (12) | 1997-01-10 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville
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| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Scott Smith
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KO | 2 (10) | 1996-12-06 | Lawlor Events Center, Reno
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| 23 | Win | 23–0 |  Skipper Kelp
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UD | 12 (12) | 1996-03-05 | Scope Arena, Norfolk
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| 22 | Win | 22–0 | James McCray
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TKO | 6 (8) | 1996-01-30 | Medieval Times, Lyndhurst
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| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Ernie Houser
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TKO | 4 (8) | 1995-07-09 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Floyd Williams
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UD | 10 (10) | 1995-04-11 | Bismarck Pavillon, Chicago
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Alain Bonnamie
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UD | 10 (10) | 1995-01-10 | Pontchartain Center, Kenner
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| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Jorge Vaca
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UD | 10 (10) | 1994-11-05 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Darryl Cherry
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TKO | 6 (10) | 1994-10-01 | Scope Arena, Norfolk
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Alex Rios
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KO | 1 (10) | 1994-08-23 | Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Jacobo Garcia
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KO | 1 (6) | 1994-07-27 | Tijuana
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Patrick Swann
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TKO | 9 (10) | 1994-04-16 | Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | John Jeter
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PTS | 8 (8) | 1994-02-22 | Arena Theatre, Houston
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Reggie Strickland
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TKO | 1 (8) | 1994-01-14 | Carmel High School, Mundelein
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Eduardo Ayala
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PTS | 8 (8) | 1993-07-24 | Houston
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| 10 | Win | 10��0 | Tommy Small
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UD | 8 (8) | 1993-06-26 | Convention Center, Atlantic City
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Mark Allman
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TKO | 1 (6) | 1993-05-28 | Houston
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Jose Angel Garcia
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TKO | 4 (6) | 1993-03-23 | HemisFair Arena, San Antonio
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Leo Edwards
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TKO | 3 (6) | 1993-02-27 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Tyrone Haywood
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TKO | 1 (6) | 1993-02-06 | Madison Square Garden, New York
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Andre Brown
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TKO | 1 (6) | 1993-01-09 | Houston
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Ivory Teague
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TKO | 2 (6) | 1992-12-01 | Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jose Gonzalez
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RTD | 1 (6) | 1992-11-13 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Andre Watkins
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KO | 1 (6) | 1992-10-24 | Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Rafael Rezzaq
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TKO | 4 (6) | 1992-10-03 | HemisFair Arena, San Antonio
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Professional debut |
See also[]
- List of light-middleweight boxing champions
References[]
- ^ "Warriors Boxing Signs Veteran Raul Marquez". Boxingscene. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ^ "Raul Marquez: "I'm going to shock the boxing world"". Boxingnews24. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ^ "Former champ watches son win at Golden Gloves". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ^ "Marquez upsets Lorenzo!". Fightnews. Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ^ "Arthur Abraham Expects Tough Bout With Raul Marquez". Boxingscene. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
External links[]
1992 USA Olympic Boxing Team | ||
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- 1971 births
- Living people
- American male boxers
- Boxers from Tamaulipas
- Mexican emigrants to the United States
- American boxers of Mexican descent
- Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
- AIBA World Boxing Championships medalists
- Olympic boxers of the United States
- Boxers at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Light-middleweight boxers
- Middleweight boxers
- World light-middleweight boxing champions
- International Boxing Federation champions
- Goodwill Games medalists in boxing
- Competitors at the 1990 Goodwill Games