Santiago Samaniego
| Santiago Samaniego | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Santiago Ryce Samaniego |
| Nickname(s) | El Herrero |
| Weight(s) | Light Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Nationality |  Panama |
| Born | January 25, 1974 Panama City, Panama |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Santiago Nathaniel Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974 in Panama City, Panama) is a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.
Background[]
Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.
Professional career[]
Nicknamed "El Herrero", Samaniego turned pro in 1993, and in 1997 took on undefeated Mihai Leu for the Vacant WBO Welterweight Title, but lost a decision. In 2002 he faced Mamadou Thiam for the interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, and won in a 12th round stoppage. In 2003, he was TKO'd by Alejandro García, losing the belt. Since the loss, he dropped fights to Rhoshii Wells and Sechew Powell
See also[]
- List of light middleweight boxing champions
External links[]
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Categories:
- 1974 births
- Light-middleweight boxers
- Living people
- World Boxing Association champions
- Panamanian male boxers
- North American boxing biography stubs
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