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Real name | Vicente Escobedo |
Rated at | Lightweight |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Reach | 74" |
Nationality | American Mexican |
Born | November 6, 1981 Woodland, California, United States |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 23 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 0 |
Vicente Escobedo (born November 6, 1981 in Woodland, California) is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent.
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As an amateur Escobedo boxed out of the Woodland Boxing Club.
Escobedo represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, winning one bout and losing one bout. He qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico.
Escobedo started off his career with nine straight wins, followed by a loss to Daniel Jimenez. He fought eleven more fights, winning all of them, including wins against former champions Carlos Hernandez and Kevin Kelly. On September 19, 2009, he fought Michael Katsidis for the interim WBO lightweight title, but lost the bout by split decision. On November 6, 2010, he was defeated by Robert Guerrero via unanimous decision. Overall, he has compiled a record of 23 wins (14 by knockout), and 3 losses.
22 Wins (14 knockouts), 3 Losses, 0 Draw | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Venue and Location | Notes |
Loss | 22-3 | Robert Guerrero | UD | 10 (10) | November 6, 2010 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States |
Escobedo made an appearance as himself in Fight Night Round 3. Escobedo got his start at the Woodland Boxing Club, located in Woodland, CA.