Santiago Ryce Samaniego | |
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Real name | Santiago Ryce Samaniego |
Nickname(s) | El Herrero |
Rated at | Light Middleweight |
Nationality | Panama |
Born | January 25, 1974 Panama City, Panama |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 49 |
Wins | 37 |
Wins by KO | 30 |
Losses | 11 |
Draws | 1 |
Santiago Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974 in Panama City, Panama) is a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.
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Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.
Nicknamed "El Herrero", Samaniego turned pro in 1993, and in 1997 took on undefeated Mihai Leu for the Vacant WBO Welterweight Title, but lost a decision. In 2002 he faced Mamadou Thiam for the interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, and won in a 12th round stoppage. In 2003, he was TKO'd by Alejandro García, losing the belt. Since the loss, he dropped fights to Rhoshii Wells and Sechew Powell
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Vacant
Title last held by
Luis Ramon Campas |
NABO Welterweight Champion June 1 1996 - February 22 1997 Lost bid for world title |
Vacant
Title next held by
Santos Cardona |
Vacant
Title last held by
Ricardo Mayorga |
WBA Fedelatin Light Middleweight Champion August 18 2001 - August 10 2002 Won interim world title |
Vacant
Title last held by
Shannan Taylor |
New title | WBA Light Middleweight Interim Champion August 10, 2002 - September 14, 2002 Promoted |
Vacant
Title next held by
Alejandro García |
Preceded by Fernando Vargas as Champion |
WBA Light Middleweight Champion Regular title September 14, 2002 – March 1 2003 |
Succeeded by Alejandro García |