Rogelio Medina (born September 16, 1988) is a Mexican professional boxer who challenged for the IBF super middleweight title in 2016.

Rogelio Medina
Born
Rogelio Medina

(1988-09-16) September 16, 1988 (age 36)
Other namesPorky
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Super Middleweight
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins41
Wins by KO35
Losses9

Early life and amateur career

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Medina started practicing boxing as a kid. Medina would sneak out of his parents' house to practice at a boxing gym. They were unaware of the fact that Medina practiced boxing until he made the newspapers due to his early success. Medina won multiple medals representing Sonora at nation-wide competitions.[1]

Professional career

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Medina debuted as a pro in June 2007, at the age of 19. In 2008, he won the WBC FECOMBOX super middleweight title. Following his March 2010 win over Demetrius Davis,[2] Medina suffered two fractures in his right hand. The injury kept him sidelined for 8 months.[3]

Medina won his first 22 fights, 16 of them by way of knockout. On December 17, 2010, Medina faced undefeated Gilberto Ramírez for the vacant WBC Youth middleweight title. The bout was held at the Gimnasio German Evers in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Medina was knocked down in round 6 before the referee waived the count, giving Ramírez the win.[4] Medina then suffered another TKO loss to veteran Yori Boy Campas. Medina suffered a series of losses against the likes of José Uzcátegui and Badou Jack over the next few years, but a knockout win over highly touted prospect J'Leon Love in August 2014 vaunted him into world title contention. Medina was able to corner Love against the ropes and then caught him with a left hook that knocked Love out cold.[5]

After José Uzcátegui was sidelined due to illness, Medina became the mandatory challenger to IBF champion James DeGale. The fight was scheduled to take place on 30 April 2016 at the DC Armory in Washington, DC. DeGale outpointed Medina in a harder than expected fight. DeGale won on all three judges scorecards (117-111, 116-112 and 115–113). The fight averaged of 342,000 viewers and peaked at 397,000 on Showtime.[6] Medina threw over a thousand punches during the fight and he had some success cutting off the ring and cornering DeGale, but DeGale was ultimately able to win the fight with his skills, landing about half of his punches.[7]

Medina was knocked out by David Benavidez in May 2017 in a WBC eliminator. On round 8, Benavidez landed an incredible flurry of punches to Medina's face that ended the fight in dramatic fashion. Medina was dropped twice during the fight.[8]

Professional boxing record

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50 fights 41 wins 9 losses
By knockout 35 4
By decision 6 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
50 Win 41–9 Oscar Meza KO 3 (8), 1:26 Oct 7, 2022 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
49 Win 40–9 Javier Carrera Tinajero TKO 3 (8), 1:33 Jul 2, 2022 Palenque de la Expo Gan, Hermosillo, Mexico
48 Win 39–9 Edgar Santoyo Escalante TKO 2 (8), 1:58 Jul 31, 2021 Mexico
47 Win 38–9 Rafael Ortiz Moreno KO 1 (10), 2:18 Sep 28, 2019 Gimnasio Municipal, San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico
46 Loss 37–9 Caleb Plant UD 12 Feb 17, 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
45 Win 37–8 Christian Solorzano TKO 3 (8), 1:38 Sep 1, 2017 Gimnasio Solidaridad, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
44 Loss 36–8 David Benavidez KO 8 (12), 1:01 May 20, 2017 Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, USA
43 Win 36–7 Ramon Olivas TKO 2 (10), 0:39 Dec 23, 2016 Gimnasio Solidaridad, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
42 Loss 35–7 James DeGale UD 12 Apr 30, 2016 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., USA For IBF super middleweight title
41 Win 35–6 Samuel Miller KO 2 (8), 1:13 May 9, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
40 Win 34–6 Ernesto Aboyte KO 1 (6), 1:55 Jan 22, 2015 Club Deportivo Tecate de Bachoco, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
39 Win 33–6 J'Leon Love KO 3 (10), 0:39 Aug 8, 2014 Palms Casino and Resort, Pearl Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
38 Loss 32–6 Jonathan González SD 10 May 1, 2014 Hialeah Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, USA
37 Win 32–5 Fortino Lugo KO 1 (8), 2:59 Mar 21, 2014 Gimnasio del Estado, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
36 Loss 31–5 Badou Jack TKO 6 (10), 2:30 Dec 6, 2013 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USA
35 Loss 31–4 Marcos Reyes MD 12 Oct 5, 2013 Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico For vacant WBC FECOMBOX super middleweight title
34 Win 31–3 Victor Alfonso León KO 1 (10), 2:43 Sep 13, 2013 Gimnasio del Estado, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
33 Loss 30–3 José Uzcátegui UD 10 Feb 16, 2013 Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez Moreno, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
32 Win 30–2 Jaudiel Zepeda TKO 3 (10), 2:15 Dec 7, 2012 Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
31 Win 29–2 Luis David Serrano RTD 5 (10), 3:00 Sep 1, 2012 Arena TKT Box Tour, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico Won WBC Silver super middleweight title
30 Win 28–2 Leonardo Resendiz TKO 3 (8), 1:05 Jul 19, 2012 Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
29 Win 27–2 José Pinzón TKO 1 (10), 2:50 Mar 31, 2012 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
28 Win 26–2 Jorge Montoya TKO 4 (8), 2:26 Mar 9, 2012 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
27 Loss 25–2 Yori Boy Campas TKO 6 (10), 1:18 Jun 17, 2011 Explanada Tecate, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
26 Win 25–1 Joel Juarez TKO 1 (10), 0:38 May 27, 2010 Gimnasio Solidaridad, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
25 Win 24–1 Arsenio Terrazas TKO 1 (10) Mar 11, 2010 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
24 Loss 23–1 Gilberto Ramírez TKO 6 (10), 2:14 Dec 17, 2010 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico For vacant WBC Youth middleweight title
23 Win 23–0 Luis Ignacio Castro TKO 4 (6) Nov 5, 2010 Gimnasio Solidaridad, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
22 Win 22–0 Demetrius Davis UD 10 Mar 5, 2010 San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
21 Win 21–0 Eduardo Ayala UD 8 Dec 12, 2009 Gimnasio Municipal, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
20 Win 20–0 Rogelio Sanchez KO 2 (8) Oct 16, 2009 Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
19 Win 19–0 Jose Humberto Corral TKO 2 (8) Jul 31, 2009 Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico
18 Win 18–0 Jesus Arras Perea UD 6 Jun 6, 2009 Explanada Tecate, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
17 Win 17–0 Christian Solano UD 8 Mar 28, 2009 Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Joel Juarez RTD 2 (8), 3:00 Feb 14, 2009 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
15 Win 15–0 Eliu Dueñas TKO 1 (10), 1:35 Dec 13, 2008 Gimnasio Municipal, San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
14 Win 14–0 Daniel Yocupicio RTD 1 (8), 3:00 Nov 14, 2008 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Jose Humberto Corral UD 6 Oct 4, 2008 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Arturo Lopez TKO 3 (12), 2:20 Aug 30, 2008 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico Won vacant WBC FECOMBOX super middleweight title
11 Win 11–0 Jesus Raul Paez RTD 4 (6), 3:00 Jul 12, 2008 Palenque De La Expo, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Javier Arce KO 1 (4), 2:55 Jun 13, 2008 Gimnasio Polifuncional, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Rogelio Sanchez UD 6 May 30, 2008 Arena La Sauceda, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Fausto Sandoval Lopez TKO 1 (6), 0:49 Apr 25, 2008 Gimnasio Solidaridad, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Noe Flores KO 1 (6), 0:32 Mar 14, 2008 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Benito Abel Ruiz KO 1 (4), 0:58 Mar 6, 2008 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Armando Campas TKO 1 (6), 0:50 Feb 22, 2008 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Jesus Esquer KO 1 (4), 1:09 Nov 16, 2007 Parque La Sauceda, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Antonio Contreras KO 1 (4), 1:16 Sep 28, 2007 Salon Eventos Modelo, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Jesus Esquer TKO 1 (4), 1:17 Sep 14, 2007 Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Alberto Lopez KO 1 (4), 1:40 Jun 29, 2007 Cesar Palace, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

References

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  1. ^ "RadioLobo.Mx". Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Medina-Davis en Azteca América". www.notifight.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-07.
  3. ^ "Medina-Davis en Azteca América". www.notifight.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-07.
  4. ^ "Organización Editorial Mexicana".
  5. ^ "Love knocked out, Jack and Gavril win". 31 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Jack-Bute, DeGale-Medina: Ratings For Showtime Double - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  7. ^ "DeGale retains IBF belt by decision". 30 April 2016.
  8. ^ "Highlights: Benavidez smashes Medina". 21 May 2017.
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