Iván Popoca Explained

Iván Popoca
Realname:Rey Iván Popoca
Weight:Light Welterweight
Height:5 ft 8 in (174 cm)
Reach:71 in (180 cm)
Nationality: Mexican
Birth Date:26 February 1982
Birth Place:Landa, Guerrero, Mexico
Style:Orthodox
Total:18
Wins:15
Ko:10
Losses:2
Draws:1
No Contests:0

Rey Iván Popoca (born February 26, 1982) is a Mexican former professional boxer.[1]

Amateur career

A construction worker by day, Popoca still managed to run his amateur record to an outstanding 137-13.[2]

Professional career

Popoca put on an impressive performance against a very slick Mike Gonzalez (10-6-1, 9 KOs), knocking him out in the sixth round.[3] He suffered his first defeat on April 15, 2011 against Ruslan Provodnikov. He suffered his second defeat on July 13, 2012 against Jose Louis Castillo via eighth-round TKO.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived Weblog Entry - 04/09/2008: "Ivan Popoca Unplugged and up Close" .
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 2010-05-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120403032726/http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=14092&more=1 . 2012-04-03 . dead .
  3. Web site: NameBright - Coming Soon .