Santiago Samaniego
Santiago Samaniego | |
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Real name | Santiago Ryce Samaniego |
Nickname(s) | El Herrero |
Weight(s) | Light Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Panama City, Panama | January 25, 1974
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[]
Categories:
- 1974 births
- Light-middleweight boxers
- Living people
- World Boxing Association champions
- Panamanian male boxers
- North American boxing biography stubs
- Panamanian sportspeople stubs