Aaron García (born June 14, 1982) is an American boxer in the Featherweight division.[1] He earned the featherweight silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.[2]
Aaron García | |
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| Born | Aaron García June 14, 1982 |
| Other names | El Gavilan |
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| Weight(s) | Super Featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (172 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (174 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur titles
edit- 1999 National Golden Gloves bantamweight champion
- 2001 National Golden Gloves featherweight champion
- 2003 United States Amateur featherweight champion
Professional career
editHe made his professional debut on September 18, 2004, against Gerardo Robles.[3] Aaron retired from the boxing in 2006 after an upset loss to the veteran Saul Ochoa, but returned in 2008.
On February 26, 2011[4] García upset title contender Alejandro Lopez (20-1). The bout was held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.[5]
Professional boxing record
edit| 20 fights | 14 wins | 4 losses |
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| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 10 | 2 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 20 | Loss | 14–4–2 |  Daniel Ramirez
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TKO | 4 (8), 1:02 | Jul 25, 2014 |  Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
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For vacant California super featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 14–3–2 | Thomas Herrera
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UD | 4 | Mar 7, 2014 | Pala Casino Resort and Spa, Pala, California, U.S.
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| 18 | Win | 13–3–2 | Kevin Hoskins
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KO | 5 (6), 0:43 | Nov 21, 2013 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
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| 17 | Win | 12–3–2 | Johnny Frazier
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UD | 4 | Jul 25, 2013 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
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| 16 | Win | 11–3–2 | Cesar Garcia
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RTD | 1 (6), 3:00 | May 24, 2013 | Bing Crosby Hall, San Diego, California, U.S.
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| 15 | Loss | 10–3–2 |  Bernabe Concepcion
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SD | 10 | Oct 27, 2011 | San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, U.S.
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For vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title |
| 14 | Loss | 10–2–2 | Abraham Lopez
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MD | 8 | Apr 29, 2011 | DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
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| 13 | Win | 10–1–2 | Alejandro Lopez
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MD | 4 | Feb 26, 2011 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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| 12 | Draw | 9–1–2 | Jesús Antonio Hernández
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PTS | 6 | Sep 11, 2009 | DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
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| 11 | Draw | 9–1–1 | Jesús Antonio Hernández
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MD | 6 | Jun 12, 2009 | DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
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| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Gabe Garcia
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UD | 6 | Sep 11, 2008 | 4th and B, San Diego, California, U.S.
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Arturo Valenzuela
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UD | 6 | May 29, 2008 | Swiss Park, Chula Vista, California, U.S.
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| 8 | Loss | 7–1 | Saul Ochoa
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TKO | 3 (6), 2:14 | May 6, 2006 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Angel Eduardo Mata
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UD | 4 | Dec 8, 2005 | 4th and B, San Diego, California, U.S.
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Javier Flores
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UD | 4 | Sep 1, 2005 | Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Mota
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TKO | 2 (6), 1:23 | Jul 14, 2005 | Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Carlos Mota
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TKO | 4 (6), 1:43 | May 5, 2005 | Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Brian Garcia
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UD | 6 | Apr 9, 2005 | Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Miguel Medina
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UD | 4 | Feb 17, 2005 | Avalon Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Gerardo Robles
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UD | 4 | Sep 18, 2004 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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References
edit- ^ "Garcia Ready for Last Hoorah!". San Diego Fights.
- ^ "Aaron Garcia". boxrec.com.
- ^ "Aaron Garcia: Another One of Golden Boy's Prospects". saddoboxing.com.
- ^ "Aaron Garcia's Back For Unfinished Business". MyBoxingFans - Boxing News. 20 February 2011.
- ^ "Glory 17 Tickets Go On Sale". Boxing 24/7. Archived from the original on 2011-03-04. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Aaron Garcia from BoxRec (registration required)