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After him are Errol Spence Jr. (1990), Danny García (1988), Michael Carbajal (1967), Zab Judah (1977), Fernando Vargas (1977), and Timothy Bradley (1983).

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Jorge Paez Cosio (El Raton El Maromerito) boxer

2022-10-01Jorge GarciaWWWWWWTijuana, Baja CaliforniaLOST
Technical knockout2021-10-16Nery SaguilanWLLLLLHotel Fontan, Ixtapa ZihuatanejoWIN
Unanimous decision2021-04-24Ivan AlvarezDWLWWLGimnasio 686 Boxing Camp, MexicaliLOST
Technical knockout2020-11-28Christian SolanoLWLDLLPalenque Fex, MexicaliWIN
KO2019-03-30Gustavo Daniel LemosWWWWWWClub Huracán, Tres ArroyosLOST
KO2018-09-29Jose Carlos PazLLWWLWDeportivo Trabajadores del Metro, IztacalcoLOST
Technical knockout2018-04-21Ramon AlvarezWLWLDWDomo del Parque San Rafael, GuadalajaraWIN
Unanimous decision2017-10-07Jose Carlos PazWDWLLWGimnasio de la AUT, TampicoLOST
Unanimous decision2017-03-25Daniel SandovalLWWWLWGimnasio Municipal, PalenqueLOST
Corner retirement2016-12-03Jhony NavarreteWLLWWWPolideportivo Centenario, Los MochisWIN
Unanimous decision2016-03-05Antonio MargaritoWWLWLLArena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico CityLOST
Unanimous decision2015-11-28Carlos OcampoWWWWWWArena Tequisquiapan, TequisquiapanLOST
Unanimous decision2015-08-29Daniel EcheverriaWWWWWWEl Domo, San Luis PotosiWIN
Majority decision2015-05-15Jose Benavidez JrWWWWWWUS Airway Centre, PhoenixLOST
Technical knockout2015-02-21Ronald MontesWWWWWLAuditorio Municipal, OcozocoautlaWIN
KO2014-10-11Aaron HerreraLWLLWWColiseo Yucatan, MeridaDRAW
2014-03-22Vivian HarrisLDLLWWArena Monterrey, MonterreyLOST
Split-decision2013-11-30Ivan HernandezWWWWWLAuditorio del Estado, MexicaliWIN
Technical knockout2013-08-03Rodolfo QuintanillaLDWLDDHipódromo Caliente, Arena Tecate, TijuanaLOST
Unanimous decision2013-06-08Edixon GarciaLLWWLWCentro De Convenciones, RosaritoWIN
KO2013-01-26Francisco FuentesWLWWWWAuditorio del Bicentenario, MoreliaWIN
Technical knockout2012-10-20Charlie NavarroLWWLWWPlaza de Toros Calafia, MexicaliLOST
Majority decision2012-07-21Omar ChavezWWWWLWAuditorio Municipal, TijuanaWIN
Unanimous decision2012-02-18Gustavo Octavio CastroWWWDLLCentro de Espectáculos Promocasa, MexicaliWIN
Technical knockout2011-12-17Omar ChavezWWWWWWArena Jorge Cuesy Serrano, Tuxtla GutierrezWIN
Majority decision2011-09-03Rodrigo JuarezWLLLLLCentro de Espectáculos Promocasa, MexicaliWIN
Technical knockout2011-07-02Jesus GurrolaWWDLDLCentro de Espectáculos Promocasa, MexicaliLOST
Unanimous decision2011-05-21Jose LopezWWDWWWSan Martín Texmelucan de LabastidaLOST
Split-decision2011-03-25Jose Luis CastilloWWWLWWGimnasio de Mexicali, MexicaliWIN
Unanimous decision2010-10-22Jesus GurrolaWWWWDLGimnasio de Mexicali, MexicaliDRAW
Majority decision2010-08-20Javier HernandezWWWLWLCentro de Espectáculos Promocasa, MexicaliWIN
Unanimous decision2010-06-05Francisco ValenzuelaLWWLLLGimnasio Municipal, San Luis Rio ColoradoWIN
Technical knockout2010-01-16Augusto GamezWWDLLLCentro de Espectáculos Modelo, San Luis Rio ColoradoLOST
Technical knockout2009-11-28Ricardo CanoLDLDWWColiseo Olimpico de la UG, GuadalajaraLOST
Split-decision2009-10-16Jorge MartinezWLWWWWModelo Center, La PazLOST
Technical knockout2009-06-06Jose RamirezWWWWLWParque Xcaret, CancunLOST
Technical knockout2009-04-18Francisco VillanuevaLWLWLPlaza de Toros, Nuevo LaredoWIN
Technical knockout2008-09-27Oscar MezaWWWWWWParque Revolucion, CuliacanLOST
Majority decision2008-05-31Francisco VillanuevaLLLLLWPlaza de Toros Fermin Rivera, San Luis PotosiNC
No Contest2008-04-26Leonardo ResendizLWLLLLPlaza de Toros Juriquilla, QueretaroWIN
KO2008-03-01Tomas BarraganDLWWWWHome Depot Center, CarsonWIN
KO2007-10-26Aaron DrakeLLWLWLCicero Stadium, CiceroWIN
Unanimous decision2007-09-16Alain HernandezLWWWWLHard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las VegasWIN
Unanimous decision2007-08-04Jaime OrrantiaLLWLLLDodge Arena, HidalgoWIN
Unanimous decision2007-06-29Carlos Urrea LuzanillaWWLLWCentro de Espectáculos Promocasa, MexicaliWIN
KO2007-05-19Eduardo RosariodebutDomo de la Macroplaza, NogalesWIN
KO2007-03-16Ramon GuevaraLLWLLLSeminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, HollywoodLOST
Technical knockout2007-02-16Jamie AlvaradoLLWWWWPlayboy Mansion, Beverly HillsWIN
Unanimous decision2006-12-15Rafael UriasLLWLLDGimnasio de Mexicali, MexicaliWIN
Technical knockout2006-09-16Derrick CamposWLWWWWMGM Grand, Las VegasWIN
Majority decision2006-08-19Armand HornWWWWLDon Haskins Center, El PasoLOST
Unanimous decision2006-06-10Travis HartmanWLLLWWBoardwalk Hall, Atlantic CityWIN
Unanimous decision2006-05-06Lowell BrownfieldWWWWWWMGM Grand, Las VegasLOST
Unanimous decision2006-04-08Ricky AlexanderWLWLLWApache Gold Casino, GlobeWIN
Technical knockout2005-12-23Lee De LeonLWWLLSycuan Resort & Casino, El CajonWIN
Technical knockout2005-08-12Javier Conde SeguraWLLLWLEntertainment Center, LaredoWIN
KO2005-06-24Antonio ValenciaWWWWLLPlaza de Toros Calafia, MexicaliWIN
Technical knockout2005-04-29Adrian TellezWLWWWLPalenque del Parque Vicente Guerrero, MexicaliWIN
KO2005-03-18Arturo MartinezdebutGimnasio de Mexicali, MexicaliLOST
KO2005-02-04Sergio LopezLMexicaliWIN
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Ramon Alvarez (Inocente) boxer

2021-06-19Omar ChavezWLLWWLEstadio Jalisco, GuadalajaraWIN
Unanimous decision2019-08-31Erislandy LaraWWWWLDMinneapolis Armory, MinneapolisWIN
KO2019-04-06Jose Carlos PazWWLWWLArena Sonora, Hermosillo
2018-11-17Brandon RiosLWWLWLKansas Star Arena, MulvaneLOST
Technical knockout2018-08-25Nicolas Luques PalaciosLWLWWWDomo Sindicato de Trabajadores IMSS, TlalpanWIN
Unanimous decision2018-04-21Jorge Paez JrWLLLWLDomo del Parque San Rafael, GuadalajaraWIN
Unanimous decision2017-12-02Johnny NavarreteWWWLLDDomo del Parque San Rafael, GuadalajaraWIN
Unanimous decision2017-09-02Johnny NavarreteWWWWLLGimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, ChihuahuaDRAW
Split-decision2017-04-29Omar ChavezWWLWWWGimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, ChihuahuaLOST
Technical knockout2016-12-17Matthew StrodeLWWWWLEl Foro Chiapas, Tuxtla GutierrezWIN
Technical knockout2016-08-13Antonio MargaritoWLWLLWBaja California Center, Tijuana vacant World Boxing Organisation NABO Super Welterweight TitleLOST
Split-decision2016-01-30James WinchesterLWLLLWCentro De Convenciones, Rosarito vacant NABF Super Welterweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2015-10-10Ben TackieLLLLLWArena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico CityWIN
Technical knockout2015-07-04Richard GutierrezLLWLLLCentro de Usos Multiples, HermosilloNC
No Contest2014-11-29Vivian HarrisDLLWWWModulo Comude, San Miguel de AllendeWIN
KO2014-09-27Omar ChavezWLWWWWPalenque de la Feria, Tuxtla GutierrezWIN
Unanimous decision2014-06-28Rodrigo Mejia OrtizWLLWWLCentro de Espectaculos, EpazoyucanWIN
Technical knockout2014-03-01Esau HerreraLWWWLWWorld Trade Center Mexiquense, Naucalpan de JuárezWIN
KO2014-01-04Luis CruzLPolideportivo Río de Janeiro, GuadalajaraWIN
Technical knockout2013-08-24Erick MirelesWLLLienzo Charro “Los Tamaulipecos”, ReynosaWIN
Technical knockout2013-07-06Marco HernandezdebutAuditorio General Arteaga, QueretaroWIN
KO2012-10-20Mario Alberto LozanoLWWWWWChihuahua University, Chihuahua World Boxing Council FECOMBOX Welterweight TitleLOST
Unanimous decision2012-06-23Cristian RuizWWWLDWGimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, PueblaWIN
Unanimous decision2012-06-02Andres Delfin RodriguezWLLWWWArandas Municipal Auditorium, ArandasWIN
Technical knockout2011-07-30Francisco Javier RezaWLWWWLPlaza de Toros Nuevo Progreso, GuadalajaraWIN
Unanimous decision2011-06-04Alejandro ValladaresWWLWWDModelo Center, La PazWIN
Split-decision2011-04-15Edgar ArroyoLWLLWArena Jalisco, GuadalajaraWIN
Unanimous decision2010-12-10Alejandro ValladaresWWLWWGimnasio Auditorio Jorge Campos, La Paz WBO Mexico light welterweight titleDRAW
Majority decision2010-11-12Horacio RodriguezLWCollage Club, Puerto Vallarta WBO Mexico light welterweight titleWIN
Unanimous decision2010-08-28Juan Carlos MarquezWWWWWWLobo Dome, MazatlanWIN
Unanimous decision2010-07-10Daniel SandovalWWWWWWArena VFG, GuadalajaraLOST
Technical knockout2010-06-19Jesus RomeroWWMesón de los Deportes, TepicWIN
KO2010-05-29Leonardo CordobadebutArena Tecate , GuadalajaraWIN
Technical knockout2010-02-27Angel EscamillaDWWColiseo Olimpico de la UG, GuadalajaraWIN
Majority decision2009-10-31Jesus AcevesLWWLWLPlaza de toros, MagdalenaWIN
Technical knockout2008-11-28Rigoberto CasillasdebutArena Jalisco, GuadalajaraWIN
Technical knockout2008-11-07Jesus AcevesDLWWLArena Jalisco, GuadalajaraLOST
Points2008-10-04Jaime HernandezdebutColiseo Olimpico de la UG, GuadalajaraDRAW
Points2008-06-28Wily MedinaLDPalenque Calle 2, ZapopanWIN
Technical knockout2008-02-29Hugo MartinezLColiseo Olimpico de la UG, GuadalajaraWIN
KO2008-01-25Agustin MarquezWGimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, GuadalajaraLOST
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Antonio Margarito is the 326th most popular boxer (down from 307th in 2024), the 15,905th most popular biography from United States (down from 15,571st in 2019) and the 91st most popular American Boxer.

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Among BOXERS

Among boxers, Antonio Margarito ranks 326 out of 496.

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Before him are Bekzat Sattarkhanov, Robert Helenius, Joe Calzaghe, Mohamed Aly, Mark Leduc, and Hussain Shah. After him are Odlanier Solís, Giovanni Parisi, Bruno Julie, Laurent Boudouani, Derek Chisora, and Chris Eubank.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1978, Antonio Margarito ranks 629.

Nicknamed El Tornado de Tijuana ("The Tijuana Tornado"), Margarito was known for his aggressive pressure fighting style and exceptionally durable chin.

Miguel Cotto boxer

2017-12-02Sadam AliWWLWWWMadison Square Garden, New YorkLOST
Unanimous decision2017-08-26Yoshihiro KamegaiLWLWDWStubHub Center, CarsonWIN
Unanimous decision2015-11-21Saul AlvarezWWLWWWMandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Events Center, Las VegasLOST
Unanimous decision2015-06-06Daniel GealeWWLWLWBarclays Center, BrooklynWIN
Technical knockout2014-06-07Sergio MartinezWWWWWWMadison Square Garden, New YorkWIN
Corner retirement2013-10-05Delvin RodriguezLDWLWWAmway Center, OrlandoWIN
Technical knockout2012-12-01Austin TroutWWWWWWMadison Square Garden, New YorkLOST
Unanimous decision2012-05-05Floyd Mayweather JrWWWWWWMGM Grand, Las Vegas World Boxing Association Super World Super Welterweight Title (supervisor: Aurelio Fiengo)vacant World Boxing Council Diamond Super Welterweight TitleLOST
Unanimous decision2011-12-03Antonio MargaritoWWWLWLMadison Square Garden, New YorkWIN
Corner retirement2011-03-12Ricardo MayorgaLWLWLWMGM Grand, Las Vegas World Boxing Association Super World Super Welterweight Title (supervisor: Aurelio Fiengo)vacant World Boxing Board Super Welterweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2010-06-05Yuri ForemanWWWWWYankee Stadium, BronxWIN
Technical knockout2009-11-14Manny PacquiaoWWWWWWMGM Grand, Las Vegas vacant World Boxing Council Diamond Welterweight Title World Boxing Organisation World Welterweight TitleLOST
Technical knockout2009-06-13Joshua ClotteyLWWWWWMadison Square Garden, New York World Boxing Organisation World Welterweight TitleWIN
Split-decision2009-02-21Michael JenningsWWWWWWMadison Square Garden, New York vacant World Boxing Organisation World Welterweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2008-07-26Antonio MargaritoWWWLWWMGM Grand, Las VegasLOST
Technical knockout2008-04-12Alfonso GomezWDWWWWBoardwalk Hall, Atlantic CityWIN
Corner retirement2007-11-10Shane MosleyLWWWWWMadison Square Garden, New YorkWIN
Unanimous decision2007-06-09Zab JudahWWWLLMadison Square Garden, New YorkWIN
Technical knockout2007-03-03Oktay UrkalLLWWWWColiseo Roberto Clemente, San JuanWIN
Technical knockout2006-12-02Carlos QuintanaWWWWWWBoardwalk Hall, Atlantic CityWIN
Corner retirement2006-06-10Paul MalignaggiWWWWWWMadison Square Garden, New York World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Unanimous decision2006-03-04Gianluca BrancoWLWWWWColiseo Ruben Rodriguez, BayamonWIN
Technical knockout2005-09-24Ricardo TorresWWWWWWBoardwalk Hall, Atlantic City World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight TitleWIN
KO2005-06-11Muhammadqodir AbdullaevWLWWWWMadison Square Garden, New York World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2005-02-26DeMarcus CorleyWWWLLWColiseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2004-12-11Randall BaileyLWLWLWMandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2004-09-11Kelson PintoWWWWWWColiseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, Hato Rey vacant World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2004-05-08Lovemore NdouWWWLWWMGM Grand, Las Vegas World Boxing Association Fedelatin Super Lightweight Title World Boxing Council International Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Unanimous decision2004-02-28Victoriano SosaWDWLWWMGM Grand, Las Vegas World Boxing Council International Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2003-12-06Carlos MaussaWWWWWWColiseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon World Boxing Council International Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2003-09-13Demetrio CeballosWWWLWWMGM Grand, Las Vegas World Boxing Council International Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2003-06-28Rocky MartinezWLLLWWColiseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon World Boxing Council International Super Lightweight Title vacant World Boxing Organisation NABO Super Lightweight TitleWIN
KO2003-04-19Joel PerezLWLWWWSelland Arena, FresnoWIN
KO2003-02-01Cesar BazanWWWLLWMandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas vacant World Boxing Council International Super Lightweight TitleWIN
Technical knockout2002-11-22Ubaldo HernandezLWWWDLColiseo Héctor Solá Bezares, CaguasWIN
KO2002-09-14John BrownWWLWLMandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las VegasWIN
Unanimous decision2002-07-30Carlos Alberto RamirezWWLLWWLucky Star Casino, ConchoWIN
KO2002-06-22Justin JuukoWLWLWLMGM Grand, Las VegasWIN
Technical knockout2002-05-03Juan Angel MaciasLLLLDLOrleans Hotel & Casino, Las VegasWIN
Technical knockout2002-03-01Sammy SparkmanLWLWLWColiseo Guillermo Angulo, CarolinaWIN
Technical knockout2002-01-11Joshua SmithWLLLWLColiseo Héctor Solá Bezares, CaguasWIN
Technical knockout2001-07-28Arturo RodriguezWLLLLWStaples Center, Los AngelesWIN
KO2001-07-01Rudolfo LunsfordWLLWLLPier 10 Arena, San JuanWIN
Technical knockout2001-05-20Martin RamirezLLLWWLSan JuanWIN
Unanimous decision2001-04-28Waklimi YoungLWLWHammerstein Ballroom, New YorkWIN
Unanimous decision2001-03-30Jacob GodinezLLLLLLConvention Center, Fort WorthWIN
Technical knockout2001-02-23Jason DoucetdebutFrank Erwin Center, AustinWIN
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Antonio Margarito

BOXER

1978 - Today

Antonio Margarito

Antonio Margarito Montiel (born March 18, 1978) is an American-born Mexican former professional boxer who competed between 1994 and 2017.

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His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Before him are Kimberly Elise (1967), Aldis Hodge (1986), Kai Greene (1975), Kevin Weisman (1970), Carl Craig (1969), and Naked Cowboy (1970). Before him are Virgil Hill (1964), Meldrick Taylor (1966), Oliver McCall (1965), Joe Gans (1874), Michael Dokes (1958), and Diego Corrales (1977).

Before him are Kimberly Goss, Chen Dong, Joël Epalle, Carl Barât, Edo Maajka, and Jang Sung-ho. After him are Chris Stapleton, Darius Songaila, Stereo Mike, Damien Bonnard, Vala Flosadóttir, and Souleymane Diawara.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Antonio Margarito ranks 15,912 out of 20,380.

He held multiple welterweight world championships, including the WBO title from 2002 to 2007, the IBF title in 2008, and the WBA (Super) title from 2008 to 2009. After him are Jessica Stroup (1986), Amber Liu (1992), Melissa Manchester (1951), Vicki Lewis (1960), Chris Stapleton (1978), and Master P (1970).

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  • Kimberly Elise

    ACTOR

    1967 - Present

    HPI: 45.26

    Rank: 15,906

  • Aldis Hodge

    ACTOR

    1986 - Present

    HPI: 45.25

    Rank: 15,907

  • Kai Greene

    ATHLETE

    1975 - Present

    HPI: 45.25

    Rank: 15,908

  • Kevin Weisman

    ACTOR

    1970 - Present

    HPI: 45.25

    Rank: 15,909

  • Carl Craig

    MUSICIAN

    1969 - Present

    HPI: 45.24

    Rank: 15,910

  • Naked Cowboy

    ACTOR

    1970 - Present

    HPI: 45.24

    Rank: 15,911

  • Antonio Margarito

    BOXER

    1978 - Present

    HPI: 45.24

    Rank: 15,912

  • Jessica Stroup

    ACTOR

    1986 - Present

    HPI: 45.24

    Rank: 15,913

  • Amber Liu

    SINGER

    1992 - Present

    HPI: 45.24

    Rank: 15,914

  • Melissa Manchester

    SINGER

    1951 - Present

    HPI: 45.24

    Rank: 15,915

  • Vicki Lewis

    ACTOR

    1960 - Present

    HPI: 45.23

    Rank: 15,916

  • Chris Stapleton

    MUSICIAN

    1978 - Present

    HPI: 45.23

    Rank: 15,917

  • Master P

    PRESENTER

    1970 - Present

    HPI: 45.23

    Rank: 15,918

Among BOXERS In United States

Among boxers born in United States, Antonio Margarito ranks 91.

He also challenged three times for a light middleweight world title between 2004 and 2011.