Wilfredo Vazquez pugile
- combattimenti
- 68
- vinto
- 56
- perduto
- 9
- pareggiare
- 2
- Stato
- inactive
- Divisione
- super bantamweight
- Debutto
- 1981-01-29
- Altezza
- 5′ 4½″/164cm
- Arrivare a
- -
- Età
- -
- Nato
- 1960-08-02
- Morte
- -
- Nazionalità
- Puerto Rico
Wilfredo Vázquez Olivera (born August 2, 1960) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 2002. He held world championships in three weight classes, including the WBA bantamweight title from 1987 to 1988, the WBA super bantamweight title from 1992 to 1995, and the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1996 to 1998. His son, Wilfredo Vázquez Jr., is also a former boxer and world champion.Vázquez was born in Río Piedras, one of the largest districts of San Juan, but he was raised in Bayamón. Unlike most Puerto Rican boxers, he began practicing the basics of boxing when he was 18 years old. Vázquez began training on November 1978, two weeks after the death of his father, Juan Vázquez. His decision was directly influenced by his father's desire of having a son that practiced boxing. Juan Vázquez was a follower of Wilfredo Gómez and died shortly after purchasing tickets for his fight against Carlos Zarate. This affected Vázquez, who decided to mimic Gómez and win a professional world championship, drawing motivation from his accomplishments. He began training at Ruiz Soler gym, where he met several boxers that he regarded as "world class" material, but all of them failed to reach success after following other paths. As an amateur, Vázquez fought 17 times, losing three contests. He didn't pursue a spot in Puerto Rico's national boxing team, considering that at his age it would be hard to earn a spot, while being expecting to earn money quickly as a professional. Vázquez married Alice Lozada, with whom he has three sons, Wilfredo, Jr., Noel and Israel.Vázquez debuted as a professional on January 29, 1981, training under the guidance of Manny Siaca. In this contest, he lost to William Ramos by unanimous decision in a four-round fight. After this fight, he won his first fight, defeating Felix Cortez by knockout in two rounds. This was followed by a second knockout against Roberto Mercedes, who debuted against Vázquez. On April 30, 1981, he scored the first draw of his career, in a six-round fight against Eusebio Espinal. Vázquez's first contest outside of Puerto Rico was against Reinaldo Roque, whom he defeated by knockout in Miami, Florida. In his next match, he won the first decision of his career scoring a points victory over Herminio Adorno. Vázquez was scheduled to participate in Don King's Carnival of Champions card, where Gómez and Wilfred Benítez competed, but an injury suffered during training left him out of the event. In the last fight of this year, he defeated Pedro Alindato by knockout. On March 3, 1982, Vázquez beat Orlando Perez by points. He would fight eight more times during this year, all of them in New York City or Las Vegas. In these fights, Vázquez defeated Ion Trian, Jose Luis Martinez, Sonny Long and Rudy Perez twice. In 1983, he fought five times, winning every contest by knockout. His opponents during this time frame were: Euginio Paulino, Andres Torres, Robert Mullins, Ramón Cruz and Pedro Rodriguez. On March 17, 1984, Vázquez defeated Juan "Chiqui" Torres by knockout in the fourth round to win the vacant Puerto Rican bantamweight title. In his next fight, Vázquez received the first no contest of his career against Julio Guerrero. He closed the year defeating Javier Barajas and Norgie Castro. In 1985, Vázquez had a slow year, only fighting twice. His only contests were against Jeff Whaley and Osvaldo Acevedo, both of whom he defeated by technical knockout.On February 8, 1986, Vázquez received his first opportunity for a world championship against Miguel "Happy" Lora, who held the World Boxing Council's bantamweight championship. Vázquez received a knockdown the second round, before scoring one in the fourth round. After twelve rounds, the judges awarded Lora a unanimous decision. His next fight was against José "Pambelito" Cervantes, who had fought for the WBC's super bantamweight championship five years earlier. Vázquez won this contest by knockout in the third round. After losing to Antonio Avelar by eighth round knockout, he concluded the year defeating Jesus Muñiz. On March 14, 1987, Vázquez defeated Juan Carazo by technical knockout in the first round. Less than a month later, he defeated Lee Cargle in five rounds.On October 4, 1987, Vázquez earned a second titular opportunity, receiving a fight against Chan-yong Park in South Korea. He won the fight by knockout in the tenth round to become the World Boxing Association's champion. Vázquez's first defense was versus Takuya Muguruma in a card organized in Osaka. The fight was declared a draw, although two of the judges scored it 116-114 and 117-112 in favor of Vázquez, while the third considered it a 115-115 tie. Subsequently, he defended against Kaokor Galaxy in Thailand, losing by split decision. The scores were 112-115 and 113-115 in favor of Galaxy and 114-113 in favor of Vázquez. Three months later, he returned to action against Raúl Pérez, but lost by unanimous decision in 10 rounds. Following this defeat, Vázquez signed a contract with Felix "Tutico" Zabala who managed to secure a regional title fight against Fernie Morales. The contest was for the International Boxing Federation's Inter-Continental bantamweight championship, in twelve rounds, Vázquez earned a points victory. This was followed by a knockout victory in preparatory fight against Patrick Kamy, which was part of a card organized in Spain. On June 19, 1990, Vázquez fought against Israel Contreras, who won by knockout, earning what was regarded as an unexpected victory. After recovering from this loss, he defeated Joe Orewa to win the International Boxing Council's super bantamweight title on September 10, 1990. Vázquez closed the year with a technical knockout victory over Atenor Solar. On April 8, 1991, he defeated Paquito Openo by knockout in seven rounds.
Data | Avversario | Ultimi risultati degli avversari | Luogo | Risultato |
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2002-10-11 | Eddy Saenz | LLLLDL | Cancha Pepin Cestero, Bayamon | WIN KO |
2002-06-28 | Eddy Saenz | LLLLLD | Civic Center, Kissimmee | WIN Technical knockout |
2002-04-12 | Julio Cesar Cardona | LLLLLL | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami | WIN Technical knockout |
2002-02-22 | Jose Alfonso Rodriguez | WLLLLL | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami | WIN Unanimous decision |
2000-06-16 | Juan Lazcano | WWWWWW | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas | LOST Technical knockout |
2000-04-15 | Russell Mosley | WLDLWL | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula | WIN KO |
2000-03-11 | Antonio Oscar Salas | LLLLLL | Dade Community College, Miami | WIN Unanimous decision |
1998-04-18 | Naseem Hamed | WWWWWW | Nynex Arena, Manchester | LOST Technical knockout |
1997-11-08 | Genaro Rios | WWWWW | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas | WIN Unanimous decision |
1997-08-23 | Roque Cassiani | WWWWWW | Madison Square Garden, New York | WIN Unanimous decision |
1997-03-30 | Yuji Watanabe | WWWWWW | Kokugikan | WIN KO |
1996-12-07 | Bernardo Mendoza | WWWLWW | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio | WIN KO |
1996-05-18 | Eloy Rojas | WWWWWW | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN Technical knockout |
1995-12-09 | Jose Luis Velazquez | WLLWWW | Caribe Hilton Hotel, San Juan | WIN Technical knockout |
1995-10-26 | Carlos Rocha | WWDWLL | Ponce | WIN KO |
1995-08-26 | Pablo Valenzuela | LWWLLL | Miami | WIN Points |
1995-05-13 | Antonio Cermeno | WWLWWW | Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon | LOST Unanimous decision |
1995-01-07 | Orlando Canizales | WWWWW | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio | WIN Split-decision |
1994-10-13 | Juan Polo Perez | WLWWWW | Palais Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret | WIN Unanimous decision |
1994-07-02 | Jae-Won Choi | WWWWWW | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN Technical knockout |
1994-03-02 | Yuichi Kasai | WWWDWW | Metropolitan Gym | WIN Technical knockout |
1993-11-18 | Hiroaki Yokota | WWWWWW | Korakuen Hall | WIN Unanimous decision |
1993-06-24 | Thierry Jacob | WWWWLL | Velodrome du Lac, Bordeaux | WIN KO |
1993-03-06 | Luis Mendoza | WWLWWW | Palais Marcel Cerdan, Levallois-Perret | WIN Unanimous decision |
1992-12-05 | Thierry Jacob | WWWWWL | Palais des Sports, Berck-sur-Mer | WIN Technical knockout |
1992-06-27 | Freddy Cruz | WWWWWW | Palazzetto dello Sport, Gorle | WIN Majority decision |
1992-05-01 | Juan Batista Bisono | LLLLLL | Miami | WIN Technical knockout |
1992-03-27 | Raul Perez | WWDWLW | Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City | WIN Technical knockout |
1991-04-08 | Paquito Openo | LWWLWW | Great Western Forum, Inglewood | WIN Technical knockout |
1990-11-14 | Atenor Solar | WLWWWW | Zaragoza | WIN Technical knockout |
1990-09-10 | Joe Orewa | WLLLWW | Great Western Forum, Inglewood | WIN Technical knockout |
1990-06-19 | Israel Contreras | WWWWWW | Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami | LOST KO |
1990-02-09 | Patrick Kamy | WLWLWW | Palacio de los Deportes, Zaragoza | WIN KO |
1989-10-26 | Fernie Morales | WWWLWW | El Paso | WIN Split-decision |
1988-08-01 | Raul Perez | DWWWWW | Great Western Forum, Inglewood | LOST Unanimous decision |
1988-05-09 | Khaokor Galaxy | WWWWWW | Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok | LOST Split-decision |
1988-01-17 | Takuya Muguruma | WWWWLW | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka | DRAW Points |
1987-10-04 | Chan Young Park | WWWWWW | Hilton Hotel, Seoul | WIN Technical knockout |
1987-04-11 | Lee Cargle | WWLLLL | San Juan | WIN Technical knockout |
1987-03-14 | Juan Carazo | WWWWWW | San Juan | WIN Technical knockout |
1986-10-04 | Jesus Muniz | LWLLL | San Juan | WIN KO |
1986-05-30 | Antonio Avelar | WWWWWL | Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami | LOST Technical knockout |
1986-05-24 | Jose Cervantes | LLLLLL | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan | WIN KO |
1986-02-08 | Miguel Lora | WWWWWW | Convention Center, Miami Beach | LOST Unanimous decision |
1985-08-09 | Osvaldo Acevedo | LWLWWL | Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami | WIN Technical knockout |
1985-03-13 | Jeff Whaley | WWDWLL | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City | WIN Technical knockout |
1984-11-03 | Norgie Castro | LLLWL | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan | WIN KO |
1984-09-19 | Javier Barajas | WLLLWL | Las Vegas | WIN Points |
1984-06-23 | Julio Guerrero | LWLLLL | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan | NC No Contest |
1984-03-17 | Juan Torres | LWWDWW | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan | WIN KO |
1983-11-25 | Pedro Rodriguez | debut | Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas | WIN Technical knockout |
1983-10-22 | Ramon Cruz | LLLLWL | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | WIN KO |
1983-07-22 | Robert Mullins | LLLLLW | Felt Forum, New York | WIN KO |
1983-05-01 | Andres Torres | LWLLLL | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan | WIN KO |
1983-02-04 | Euginio Paulino | LLL | Felt Forum, New York | WIN Technical knockout |
1982-10-09 | Rudy Perez | LWLLLD | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1982-08-06 | Sonny Long | WDWLLW | Felt Forum, New York | WIN Split-decision |
1982-06-26 | Jose Luis Martinez | debut | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1982-05-30 | Ion Trian | debut | The Aladdin, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1982-03-21 | Rudy Perez | LLLWLL | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN Points |
1982-03-03 | Orlando Perez | debut | Trujillo Alto | WIN KO |
1981-08-29 | Pedro Alindato | WWWL | Trujillo Alto | WIN KO |
1981-08-08 | Herminio Adorno | WLWLL | Trujillo Alto | WIN Points |
1981-06-13 | Reinaldo Roque | WWWWLW | Convention Center, Miami Beach | WIN KO |
1981-04-30 | Eusebio Espinal | D | Trujillo Alto | DRAW Points |
1981-03-26 | Roberto Mercedes | debut | Bayamon | WIN KO |
1981-02-26 | Felix Cortez | debut | Trujillo Alto | WIN KO |
1981-01-29 | William Ramos | debut | Trujillo Alto | LOST Points |