Mark Anthony Suárez (born January 8, 1979) is an American former professional boxer who challenged for the IBF welterweight title in 2006.
Mark Suárez | |
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| Born | Mark Anthony Suárez January 8, 1979 Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Poison |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super lightweight Welterweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 5 |
Amateur career
editSuárez was trained by his father, Andy Suárez, until his death.[1] During his amateur career, Suárez achieved notable accomplishments, including winning the National Amateur Championship and being a two-time National Golden Gloves champion.[2]
Professional career
editIn May 2005, Suárez claimed the WBO NABO welterweight title by defeating the previously undefeated Viktor Sydorenko.[3][4]
IBF welterweight title challenge
editOn October 28, 2006, Suárez faced Kermit Cintrón in a bout for the vacant IBF welterweight title, but he was unsuccessful in his challenge.[5][6][7]
Professional boxing record
edit| 30 fights | 25 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 2 |
| By decision | 12 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Loss | 25–5 |  Charles Hatley
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TKO | 1 (10), 1:40 | 18 Jan 2014 | Palladium Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, US
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| 29 | Loss | 25–4 |  Maxim Vlasov
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UD | 8 | 12 Jul 2013 | County Fairgrounds, Ventura, California, US
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| 28 | Loss | 25–3 |  Kermit Cintrón
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TKO | 6 (12), 2:31 | 28 Oct 2006 | Convention Center, Palm Beach, Florida, US
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For vacant IBF welterweight title |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | James Webb
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TKO | 1 (12), 0:44 | 7 Jan 2006 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
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IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator |
References
edit- ^ "Suarez an X-factor among welterweights". 26 October 2006.
- ^ "Mark Suarez Ready to Fulfill the World Title Dream". 27 October 2006.
- ^ "Сидоренко - Суарес – 14.05.05, результаты боя, обзор боя, видео, фото, запись онлайн трансляции" (in Russian). Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
- ^ "Сидоренко - Суарес – 14.05.05, результаты боя, обзор боя, видео, фото, запись онлайн трансляции" (in Russian). Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
- ^ "Cintron beats Suarez for vacant IBF welterweight title". 28 October 2006.
- ^ "Mark Suarez Faces Kermit Cintron On October 28th - KocoSports.com". www.kocosports.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03.
- ^ "KERMIT CINTRON vs MARK SUAREZ". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-05-02.
http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/2637/2006-05-16/IBF-ORDERS-MAYWEATHER-SUAREZ-
External links
edit- Boxing record for Mark Suárez from BoxRec (registration required)