He is now the WBC and The Ring featherweight world champion. Convirtete en miembro de este canal para disfrutar de beneficios exclusivos:https://www.youtube.com/richieblog/joinSUSCRBETE A MI CANAL DE YOUTUBE, ES GRATIS! Info about the boxer Antonio Becerra, debut 1974-01-01. Sanchez was one of 11 children born into lower-middle class family an hour south west of Mexico City, in the small city of Santiago Tianguistenco on January 26, 1959. After that they engaged in violent exchange after violent exchange. We did so on instinct because, like everyone else in boxing, we were in a state of shock that day.. His first fight of note came against the Mexican featherweight champion Antonio Becerra, and Becerra proved far too experienced for the young S nchez, dropping him in the first round , en route to a 12 round unanimous decision. In the 13th round, referee Waldemar Schmidt mercifully called an end to the beating. Snchez was the taller of the two by 5 cms but both had the same reach. He could go back and forward. But what is a title defense if youre not the best fighter in your division? Sanchez reeled off 13 straight wins, including a fifth-round KO over Mexican champion Felix Trinidad (no, not Tito, Tito's father), before being offered a title shot. Sanchez had 46 total fights, 32 of which were won by knockout and only one loss. Many of his contemporaries as well as boxing writers believe that had it not been for his premature The [Mexico-Puerto Rico] rivalry became evident or has increased since the Sanchez fight in 1981, Gomez said. But fight after fight, world class boxers lined upand fight after fight, they all fell to the Mexicans hexed fists. WebSalvador Snchez had just a single loss in his professional boxing career. His career record was 44-1-1 with 32 knockouts. Snchez won two world titles at featherweight. Nicknamed Rockabye for his vicious hitting power, is arguably the greatest bantamweight ever and I am proclaiming him to be the greatest Mexican fighter of all time. I have such a hard time WebAntonio Becerra boxer Antonio Becerra Boxing Latest News click to collapse contents Feb 26 Jake Paul's family life from humble beginnings to YouTube boxing fame The Mirror Feb 26 Who won the boxing last night? Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Snchez retained the crown by a knockout in round eight on August 21, 1981, in Las Vegas, and Gmez had to return to the Jr. Featherweight division. In 1978 in his first fight outside Mexico, he fought Juan Escobar to a majority draw in Los Angeles. It is a breeding ground of young hungry talent. Many historians think that he would have been the best featherweight in history had he not been killed. Castillo was on a one-fight win streak with 22 KO wins. What might have been? [4] In 2003, The Ring rated Snchez number 88 on the list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Argument que no pudo defenderse ante el miedo de lastimar a su rival, como haba ocurrido con Ingram. He went on to win 17 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 16 wins via stoppage. 8. Fue una derrota que le cost la vida a Ingram. In the 15th, Snchez broke out finally, connecting with a serious combination that dropped the challenger almost outside the ring. Barrera would walk away the winner in their next two fights, winning the series 2-1 and separating himself just enough to make this list over Morales. Santiago Tianguistenco, State of Mexico, Mexico, www.martialbot.com/boxing/s/salvador-sanchez.html. At that time, it was my first big fight and it was kinda difficult for me because I didnt have all the experience of boxing. In 1982, he beat Jorge Garcia before fighting undefeated future champion and Hall of Famer Azumah Nelson. Many of his contemporaries as well as boxing writers believe that had it not been for his premature death, Snchez could have gone on to become the greatest featherweight boxer of all time. In a sad ending to a short and successful life, Sanchez was killed at the age of 23 in an automobile accident on Aug. 12, 1982. Snchez was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991. Their fight was staged in Houston, TX. Snchez proved a dominant featherweight champion. Pep's record is outstanding but never seen him fight, but as a kid I saw a few fights of Sanchez and it is forever etched in my memory, and at that time I thought he was invincible and unbeatable.. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. 1 for his bantamweight run, alone. If I could have landed a shot on him, I might have knocked him out. Farhood covered one Sanchez fight, against Nelson, and is left in no doubt about the great mans ability. Salvador Sanchez, byname Chava, (born Jan. 26, 1958, Santiago Tianguistenco, Mex.died Aug. 12, 1982, near Mexico City), Mexican professional boxer, world featherweight (126 pounds) champion, 198082. And beat both of them. Boxing 1980 15 Rnd WBC Featherweight Title Fight Ruben Castillo Vs Salvador Sanchez. I would've ranked Olivares No. WebInformacin sobre el boxeador Antonio Becerra, debut 1974-01-01. There had been negotiations between the Snchez and Argello camps but they broke off when Argello chose to campaign as a junior welterweight. The first and only loss in Salvador Snchez' career so far. Snchez defeated Lopez via 13th round TKO to win the WBC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. Could he have gained the status of Julio, Ruben Olivares, [Raul] Raton Macias? Snchez defeated Lopez via 14th round TKO to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. The latter was already off the table. Its hard not to talk about their rivalry when either man is brought up. He was the lineal featherweight and WBC featherweight champion from 1980 to 1982. At age 12, in the 5th grade, Becerra quit school to work in a carriage repair Lopez would retire after the fight and stayed retired for 12 years. His Porsche collided with two trucks on the highway north of Queretaro, Mexico. Fists of steel and the heart of a lion. Sanchez had a lot of extraordinary qualities good balance and attacking and defensive qualities. He was a special fighter.. DISCLAIMER: Data may be outdated or incorrect, use at your own discretion. For more details about this defeat, refer to "All of Salvador Snchez' losses". A 21-year old Salvador Snchez (34-1-1, 28 KO) faced American boxer Ruben Castillo, who was 22 years old with a record of 44-1 in a featherweight title defense fight. The Murder of Hector Macho Camacho Shocked and Saddened the Boxing World. J.C. is best remembered for two things: His record of 27 successful title defenses and the 89-0-1 undefeated streak that he began his career on. I think he would have moved up nicely and gotten used to the weight, he said. He made it difficult for me cause he had good reflexes and hed move away from punches and turn his head. Salvador Snchez had just a single loss in his professional boxing career. In 1977, Sanchez lost a 12-round decision to Antonio Becerra for the vacant Mexican bantamweight title. He was more the family guy, he wasnt as exuberant, but Mexicans love a winner and Sanchez was certainly a winner. Ruben Olivares is a two-time bantamweight champion and featherweight titleholder. He came back for one more fight, being knocked out in the second round by Jorge Rodriguez, who owned a record of 10-25-2. a bienes de ma. He was a pleasure to watch. Ruben Castillo boxer. Salvador Snchez had just a single loss in his professional boxing career. Web07-21-1982. Salvador Snchez loses to Antonio Becerra Theres his incredible consistency in that he has maybe just one legitimate loss since 1999, to current pound-for-pound ruler Floyd Mayweather Jr. Where Manny Pacquiao showed clear superiority over both Barrera and Morales, Marquez absolutely lit up Pacquiao last December, pulling off the greatest single victory since Lennox Lewis earned a stoppage over his supposed predecessor Vitali Klitschko in 2003. Tens of thousands of mourners came to Santiago Tianguistenco to pay their respect at his funeral. He would have stood a much better chance against Arguello because he also had the type of style that would frustrate him. "Caas" worked his way up the bantamweight ladder. 18 victories came against men who had yet to ever win inside of the professional ring or had losing records when they fought Lopez. Snchez kept on fighting and moved to the Featherweight division. With his style, he wasnt a traditional Mexican brawler. Chucho Castillo is best remembered for the wars he waged with Olivares in their three-fight trilogy. I think he had all the tools and the right elements to go down as one of the most revered fighters.. In his first title defense, Sanchez won an unanimous decision against Ruben Castillo before giving Lopez a much deserved rematch. Snchez lost to Antonio Becerra via 12 round split-decision on September 9, 1977 in a non-title bout. He made 25 successful title defenses. Boxeadores relacionados. Sanchez was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991. Sanchez (right) cracks Danny Lopez with the jab in their rematch. 2 on my list. He was cursed with a knack to separate men from their senses. [6], Snchez was born to father Felipe Snchez[7] and to mother Mara Luisa Narvez.[8]. In a more competitive fight than the first, the result was the same. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. sumario de arrendamiento. He won the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF world titles, at one point or another and he is the consummate prototype of the boxer-puncher style. #salvadorsanchez #boxeomexicano #richieblog LA UNICA DERROTA EN LA CARRERA DEL AGUILA INVENCIBLE FUE ANTE EL DESCONOCIDO ANTONIO BECERRA. SALVADOR SANCHEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 6: LA HISTORIA OCULTA TRAS LA TRGICA MUERTE DE SAL SANCHEZ: https://youtu.be/H33-8rPA_8E SALVADOR SANCHEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 5: 1981 - ROBERTO CASTAN Y WILFREDO GMEZ: https://youtu.be/qsDRDXm6tU4SALVADOR SANCHEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 4 (COLORADITO LOPEZ, RUBEN CASTILLO, PATRICK FORD, JUAN LAPORTE): https://youtu.be/V5MXomUWWxUSALVADOR SANCHEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 3 (JOSE CHAVEZ, ANTONIO LEON, ANTONIO BECERRA, ROSALIO BADILLO): https://youtu.be/kdX1yiO40lASALVADOR SANCHEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 2 (COLORADITO,JUAN LAPORTE, WILFREDO GOMEZ Y DATOS QUE NO CONOCES): https://youtu.be/5MXo9VjMFyYSALVADOR SANCHEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 1 (COLORADITO, WILFREDO GOMEZ Y LA VERDADERA RAZN DE SU MUERTE): https://youtu.be/-HRPRisXP2w Snchez was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage. EDIT: Dont think so. So in the most dangerous bantamweight division of all time, Olivares went 69-2-1. So why do I declare such blasphemy and rank him higher than Chavez? Make sure to follow us on Twitter for updates and announcements. Saldivar (left) sends a straight right to face of the UK's Howard Winstone. And for what its worth, Olivares was showcasing the, pound-for-pound, most devastating, most efficient and just plain old best left hook in boxing historyand that includes Joe Frazier. The timeframe from late 60s to the early 70s is the undisputed Golden Age of the bantamweight division. WebSanchez turned pro shortly after his 16th birthday to help support his family. Theres his titles at featherweight, super featherweight, lightweight, junior welterweight and welterweight. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. He is immortalized in boxing lure forever for his trilogy with fellow Mexican Erik After a handful of amateur bouts, the youngster turned professional at 16 years old in May 1975. Gomez is a true all-time great and was one of the sports best fighters, pound-for-pound, at the time he fought Sanchez. He suffered his first loss against Antonio Becerra via 12 round split-decision on September 9, 1977, which ended his 18-fight win streak. Snchez then defended his title against Roberto Castanon (4310) and scored a win over Nicky Perez (5030). And Sanchez completely took Gomez apart en route to an eighth-round knockout. What can you expect from Salvador Sanchez photos? Although Sanchez fell short in a split decision due to his inexperience, he kept chugging along as that wound up being the only loss of his career as he moved up to the featherweight division. (Sanchez) was very fast with his hands and had powerful punches, said the Puerto Rican. 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