Miguel_Cartagena
Miguel Cartagena
Puerto Rican-American professional boxer
Miguel Cartagena (born July 5, 1992) is a Puerto Rican-American professional boxer.[1][2]
Quick Facts Born, Nationality ...
Miguel Cartagena | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1992-07-05) July 5, 1992 (age 31) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | No Fear |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
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In 2009, a 16-year-old Cartagena won both the U.S. National Championship and the National Golden Gloves Championship.[3][4][5] For his accomplishment, he was awarded the Pride of Philadelphia Award by the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.[6]
On March 26, 2011, Cartagena won his pro debut against Omar Gonzalez. The bout was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[7]
Cartagena fought for the WBC International flyweight title against Galal Yafai on 30 April 2022 on the undercard of the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano title unification bout. He lost via a second round corner retirement.[8]
More information 25 fights, 17 wins ...
| 25 fights | 17 wins | 7 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 4 |
| By decision | 9 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
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More information No., Result ...
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Loss | 17–7–1 | Galal Yafai | RTD | 2 (10) 3:00 | 2022-04-30 | Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S. | For WBC International flyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 17–6–1 | Reyes Lopez Escalente | TKO | 3 (6) 2:30 | 2021-06-12 | La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta, Mexico | |
| 23 | Win | 16–6–1 | Arcadio Salazar Chanez | TKO | -(4) 1:29 | 2020-10-30 | La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta, Mexico | |
| 22 | Loss | 15–6–1 | Jesus Soler | UD | 8 | 2019-06-15 | Parx Casino, Bensalem, U.S. | |
| 21 | Loss | 15–5–1 | Carlos Maldonado | SD | 8 | 2018-06-29 | Parx Casino, Bensalem, U.S. | |
| 20 | Loss | 15–4–1 | Brian Viloria | KO | 5 (8) 0:44 | 2017-09-09 | StubHub Center, Carson, U.S. | |
| 19 | Draw | 15–3–1 | Toshiyuki Igarashi | TD | 3 (10) 0:49 | 2017-04-01 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 18 | Win | 15–3 | Jobert Alvarez | TKO | 1 (6) 2:16 | 2016-07-15 | Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 14–3 | Ricardo Rodriguez | UD | 10 | 2016-02-26 | Tony Rosa Community Center, Palm Bay, U.S. | For vacant WBO Latino super flyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Javier Franco | UD | 10 | 2015-07-04 | L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, Philipsburg, Sint Marteen | Won vacant IBO International super bantamweight title |
| 15 | Loss | 13–2 | Emmanuel Rodríguez | KO | 1 (10) 1:49 | 2014-10-18 | Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Catano, Puerto Rico | For vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Jesús González | UD | 6 | 2014-08-23 | Ring of Dreams Boxing Gym, Winston-Salem, U.S. | |
| 13 | Loss | 12–1 | Timur Shailezov | TKO | 3 (6) 1:56 | 2014-04-24 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Miguel Robles | KO | 2 (8) 2:31 | 2014-03-21 | Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Felipe Rivas | RTD | 6 (8) 3:00 | 2014-01-25 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Eduardo Valenzuela | UD | 6 | 2013-12-18 | Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jhon Alberto Molina | UD | 4 | 2013-10-25 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Eduardo Melendez | UD | 4 | 2013-08-23 | Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Angel Carvajal | UD | 4 | 2013-04-27 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jose Rivera | UD | 6 | 2012-10-12 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Luis Miguel Ortiz | UD | 4 | 2012-04-20 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | David Rodriquez | TKO | 1 (6) ? | 2012-01-13 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Christian Cruz | TKO | 2 (4) 2:20 | 2011-09-10 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jaime Gonzalez | KO | 2 (4)
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2011-06-25 | South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Omar Gonzalez | UD | 4 | 2011-03-26 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, U.S. |
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- Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Phillyhall.org. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
- Miguel Cartagena – Amateur Boxing Record. Boxing-scoop.com. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
- Features, Events, Results | Team USA. USA Boxing. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
- Miguel Cartagena and Other American Olympic Hopefuls Face Chinese Olympic Team. Bleacher Report (September 29, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
- Rau'shee Warren handles Miguel Cartagena to win fourth national title. Sports.espn.go.com (July 18, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
- "Pride of Philadelphia". Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
- Miguel Cartagena turns pro! | Boxing News. Fightnews (February 15, 2011). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
- Brown, Shaun (April 8, 2022). "Galal Yafai Aiming To Impress American Audience On April 30". boxing-social.com. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- Boxing record for Miguel Cartagena from BoxRec (registration required)