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Miguel Cartagena

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Miguel Cartagena
Born (1992-07-05) July 5, 1992 (age 32)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesNo Fear
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins17
Wins by KO8
Losses7
Draws1
No contests0

Miguel Cartagena (born July 5, 1992) is a Puerto Rican-American professional boxer.[1][2]

Amateur career

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In 2009, a 16-year-old Cartagena won both the U.S. National Championship and the National Golden Gloves Championship.[3][4][5] For his accomplishment, he was awarded the Pride of Philadelphia Award by the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.[6]

Professional career

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On March 26, 2011, Cartagena won his pro debut against Omar Gonzalez. The bout was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[7]

Cartagena fought for the WBC International flyweight title against Galal Yafai on 30 April 2022 on the undercard of the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano title unification bout. He lost via a second round corner retirement.[8]

Professional boxing record

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25 fights 17 wins 7 losses
By knockout 8 4
By decision 9 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 17–7–1 Galal Yafai RTD 2 (10) 3:00 2022-04-30 Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S. For WBC International flyweight title
24 Win 17–6–1 Reyes Lopez Escalente TKO 3 (6) 2:30 2021-06-12 La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta, Mexico
23 Win 16–6–1 Arcadio Salazar Chanez TKO -(4) 1:29 2020-10-30 La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta, Mexico
22 Loss 15–6–1 Jesus Soler UD 8 2019-06-15 Parx Casino, Bensalem, U.S.
21 Loss 15–5–1 Carlos Maldonado SD 8 2018-06-29 Parx Casino, Bensalem, U.S.
20 Loss 15–4–1 Brian Viloria KO 5 (8) 0:44 2017-09-09 StubHub Center, Carson, U.S.
19 Draw 15–3–1 Toshiyuki Igarashi TD 3 (10) 0:49 2017-04-01 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
18 Win 15–3 Jobert Alvarez TKO 1 (6) 2:16 2016-07-15 Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, U.S.
17 Loss 14–3 Ricardo Rodriguez UD 10 2016-02-26 Tony Rosa Community Center, Palm Bay, U.S. For vacant WBO Latino super flyweight title
16 Win 14–2 Javier Franco UD 10 2015-07-04 L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, Philipsburg, Sint Marteen Won vacant IBO International super bantamweight title
15 Loss 13–2 Emmanuel Rodríguez KO 1 (10) 1:49 2014-10-18 Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Catano, Puerto Rico For vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title
14 Win 13–1 Jesús González UD 6 2014-08-23 Ring of Dreams Boxing Gym, Winston-Salem, U.S.
13 Loss 12–1 Timur Shailezov TKO 3 (6) 1:56 2014-04-24 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Miguel Robles KO 2 (8) 2:31 2014-03-21 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Felipe Rivas RTD 6 (8) 3:00 2014-01-25 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Eduardo Valenzuela UD 6 2013-12-18 Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jhon Alberto Molina UD 4 2013-10-25 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Eduardo Melendez UD 4 2013-08-23 Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Angel Carvajal UD 4 2013-04-27 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Jose Rivera UD 6 2012-10-12 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Luis Miguel Ortiz UD 4 2012-04-20 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 David Rodriquez TKO 1 (6) ? 2012-01-13 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Christian Cruz TKO 2 (4) 2:20 2011-09-10 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Jaime Gonzalez KO 2 (4)

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2011-06-25 South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Omar Gonzalez UD 4 2011-03-26 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Phillyhall.org. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Miguel Cartagena – Amateur Boxing Record. Boxing-scoop.com. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
  3. ^ Features, Events, Results | Team USA. USA Boxing. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
  4. ^ Miguel Cartagena and Other American Olympic Hopefuls Face Chinese Olympic Team. Bleacher Report (September 29, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
  5. ^ Rau'shee Warren handles Miguel Cartagena to win fourth national title. Sports.espn.go.com (July 18, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
  6. ^ "Pride of Philadelphia". Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  7. ^ Miguel Cartagena turns pro! | Boxing News. Fightnews (February 15, 2011). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
  8. ^ Brown, Shaun (April 8, 2022). "Galal Yafai Aiming To Impress American Audience On April 30". boxing-social.com. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
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