Roberto García (born March 26, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer.Antonio Margarito - Roberto García Press Conference Photos, eastsideboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
Early life García moved to Houston, Texas at an early age. It was in Houston that García began to box. His father turned his home into a gym where he trained, and he began boxing at the age of 16. In his junior year in high school he was challenged by a local Boys and Girls Club Champion at school. "My very first sparring session ended really quick. It was over in the beginning round. Right when I punched him on the nose he quit, I'm it pretty sure it was broken", García was quoted as saying. The local boxing coach spoke to him after the sparring session and convinced him to begin boxing.Antonio Margarito vs Roberto García, doghouseboxing.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
During the next three years, García won three consecutive Rio Grande Valley Golden Gloves Championships. He set his sights on the pro ranks. He left home to train in Reynosa, Mexico. García, after a few amateur bouts he knew he would want to turn pro.
Amateur career
On his first Tamamulipas Regional Championship Tournament, García won the first 2 bouts by knockout. In the finals he met last years champion, in what was considered as the fight of the Tamamulipas Regional Championship. García won in a close decision, ending his amateur career with a record of 23 wins and 3 loss (17 KOs).
Pro career
García drew attention in boxing by winning 8 fights, 7 by KO in his first year as a pro. Signing a professional contract he began fighting on more exciting undercards, several televised by Telefutura and NBC. "Fighting on the cards of boxing stars makes me work harder", García said, "because I want to be where they are. I want to be a World Champion!"
Suffering a loss in April 2003 to Calvin Odem, García parted ways with his trainer and found Nelson Fernandez, manager of former WBA Welterweight Champion Andrew Lewis.
Latin Fury 14
García worked with Freddie Roach and Eric Brown in preparation for his fight on the Latin Fury card which was highlighted by Garcia taking on three-time world welterweight champion Antonio Margarito from Aguascalientes, Mexico. On May 8, 2010, García lost a bout with America's Antonio Margarito at La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico. Jorge Solis and Jose Benavidez were also featured on the card."Roberto García Is Ready for Antonio Margarito, 411MANIA.com; accessed January 29, 2016.
Premier Boxing Champions García was set to appear in the first Premier Boxing Champions on NBC against Errol Spence, Jr. on June 20, 2015. Garcia completely failed to make weight and the fight was called off. Garcia was said to have been ordering tacos and cheeseburgers from room service the week of the fight. The fight was to take place at MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.Venue announced, tickets on sale for first PBC on Spike card, premierboxingchampions.com; accessed January 29, 2016. García backed out of the fight three days before the card due to weight issues. He was replaced by Phil LoGreco.
Professional boxing record Result Rec. Opponent Type Rd, Time Date Location NotesWin46-5 Edward Ulloa DiazTKO8 (10)2022-12-03 Hynes Event Center, Mercedes, TexasWon vacant IBA Intercontinental middleweight titleWin45-5 Jesus Angulo LeijaKO1 (6)2022-09-03 Amigoland Convention Center, Brownsville, TexasWin44-5 Juan Carlos Rojas SanchezKO3 (6)2021-03-27 Colonia Uniones, MatamorosWin43-5 Erik Mireles VelazquezKO2 (8)2020-12-12 Gimnasio Aguirre, ReynosaLoss42-5 Liam SmithUD102019-12-20 Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, ArizonaWin42-4 Juan Jose Francisco Marquez SolanoKO 6 2018-08-16 Liga Municipal De Baseball, MatamorosLoss41-4 Martin MurrayUD 12 2018-06-23 O2 Arena, GreenwichLost WBC Silver middleweight title.Win41-3 Omar ChavezUD 10 2017-08-12 Gimnasio Nuevo León Unido, MonterreyWon vacant WBC Silver middleweight title.Win40-3 Nestor Fernando GarciaUD 8 2017-05-13 Arena Oasis, CancunWin39-3 Ulises JimenezKO 4 (8) 2016-09-24 Boggus Ford Center, Pharr, TexasWin38-3 Santos BenavidesUD 6 2016-04-23 Events Center, PharrWin37-3 James StevensonUD 8 2015-04-24 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IllinoisWin 36-3 Breidis PrescottUD 10 2014-07-25 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IllinoisWin 35-3 Victor CayoTKO 6 (10) 2014-05-01 Hialeah Park Race Track, Hialeah, FloridaWin 34-3 Norberto GonzalezSD 10 2014-02-07 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IllinoisWin 33-3 Larry SmithUD 6 2013-11-02 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, TexasWin 32-3 Miguel Angel MunguiaKO 2 (2:34) 2013-08-16 Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas,USAWin 31-3 Antwone SmithUD 10 2012-03-23 Convention Center, Pharr, Texas, USWin 30-3 Calvin OdomUD 8 2011-05-06 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, USWin 29-3 Jose FloresUD 8 2011-03-25 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, USLoss 28-3 Antonio MargaritoUD 10 2010-05-8 La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexicovacant WBC International might middleweight titleWin 28-2 Jose MedinaTKO 3(2:58) 2010-03-05 Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, United States Win 27-2 Santiago IcabalcetaTKO 2(12) 2009-09-19 Geko Plaza Real Cariari, Desamparados, Costa RicaWin26-2 Wilmer HernandezRTD 7(:10) 2009-05-16 Gecko Tower, Mall Real Cariari, Costa RicaWin 25-2 Humberto ArandaTKO 10 2008-12-05 Gimnasio de la Villa Olímpica, Desamparados, Costa RicaN/C|24-2 (1) Freddy HernandezN/C 3 (12) 2007-11-30 Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, United StatesVacant IBA welterweight titleWin24-2 Vance GarveyUD 8 2007-09-08 Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United StatesWin 23-2 Carson JonesUD 10 2007-06-08 Livestock Showground, Mercedes, Texas, United StatesWin 22-2 Mikel WilliamsKO 3(2:04) 2006-12-09 Greg’s Ballroom, Mission, Texas, United StatesWin 21-2 Homer GibbinsTKO 3(2:04) 2006-09-30 Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United StatesWin 20-2 Juan Carlos RubioUD 12 2006-03-10 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesContinental Americas IBA Intercontinental welterweight titleWin 19-2 Enrico LaneTKO 6(1:45) 2005-11-18 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United StatesWin 18-2 Jose MedinaTKO 3(2:59) 2005-08-25 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesInterim WBC CABOFE welterweight titleWin 17-2 Ramon GomezKO 1(1:53) 2005-02-26 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United StatesUSA Texas State welterweight titleWin 16-2 Chance LeggettTKO 5(0:10) 2004-12-17 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United StatesMiller Light Texas State light middleweight titleLoss15-2 Ian MacKillopSD 8 2004-04-24 Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United StatesWin 15-1 Walter HerreraTKO 1(1:56) 2004-02-19 Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, United StatesWin 14-1 Darien FordTKO 4(2:05) 2003-12-12 Rio Grande Valley Speedway, McAllen, Texas, United StatesLoss 13-1 Calvin OdomUD 8 2003-04-29 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesWin13-0 Abel HernandezKO 2(1:55) 2003-01-30 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesWin12-0 Danny ReyesKO 1(1:02) 2002-11-21 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesWin 11-0 Damone WrightUD 4 2002-10-19 Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, United StatesWin 10-0 Edson MadridUD 6 2002-07-12 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesWin9-0 Anthony WilsonUD 6 2002-04-19 Edinburg Baseball Stadium, Edinburg, Texas, United StatesWin 8-0 Jesus PenaTKO 3(0:10) 2001-12-07 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesWin 7-0 Eloy SuarezTKO 4(0:10) 2001-10-25 La Villa Real Convention Center, McAllen, Texas, United StatesWin 6-0 Leonel RamosTKO 2 2001-06-29 MexicoWin 5-0 Evaristo RiveraTKO 2 2001-06-01 MexicoWin 4-0 Jesus PenaKO 2 2001-04-27 Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MexicoWin 3-0 Ruben GarciaUD 4 2001-04-12 Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, United StatesWin 2-0 Armando LopezKO 2 2001-02-23 Diaz Ordaz, Baja California Sur, MexicoWin1-0 Norberto FloresKO 1 2001-01-26 Mexico
References
External links
Roberto García fighter profile, premierboxingchampions.com; accessed January 29, 2016.