| Juaquin Gallardo | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Juaquin Gallardo |
| Nickname(s) | Killer |
| Rated at | Welterweight Light Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (182 cm) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 3, 1977 San Leandro, California |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Juaquin Gallardo (born May 3, 1977 in San Leandro, California) is a Mexican American professional boxer in the Welterweight division and is the former WBC Latino Light Welterweight Champion.[1]
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Gallardo had over 180 amateur career bouts. In 1995 he won the National Golden Gloves Championships at Light Flyweight and was a 1996 U.S. Olympic team alternate.[2]
After beating title contender Arturo Morua, he would then lose a very disputed decision to IBO Light Welterweight Champion Colin Lynes.[3]
In February 2007, Gallardo upset Lenin Arroyo to win the WBC Latino Light Welterweight Championship, the bout was held at the Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida.[4]
Juaquin then lost close fights to undefeated Mexican American Mike Alvarado and Lamont Peterson.[5]