Saul Sanchez (boxer) explained

Saul Sanchez
Real Name:Saul Avimael Sanchez
Nickname:The Beast
Height:5 ft 5 in
Reach:66 in
Nationality:American
Birth Date:12 June 1997
Birth Place:Encino, Los Angeles, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:746614
Total:23
Wins:20
Ko:12
Losses:3

Saul Avimael Sanchez (born 12 June 1997) is an American professional boxer.

Professional boxing career

Sanchez made his professional boxing debut against Temoatzin Landeros Castillo on 6 February 2016. He won the fight by a third-round knockout. He amassed an 11–0 record during the next two years, before being scheduled to fight Brandon Leon Benitez for the vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title on 10 May 2019.[1] He won the fight by an eight-round knockout.[2] Sanchez faced Edwin Rodriguez on 23 August 2019, in his second fight of the year, and suffered an upset split decision loss.[3]

After suffering the first loss of his professional career, Sanchez bounced back with a unanimous decision victory against the overmatched Victor Trejo Garcia on 21 February 2020. Sanchez was then booked to face Daniel Lozano for the vacant WBA Fedecentro super bantamweight title on 9 October 2020, in the main event of a "Boxeo Telemundo" card.[4] He won the fight by a first-round knockout, dropping Lozano trice by the 2:14 minute mark of the opening round.[5] Sanchez next faced Mario Hernandez on 20 December 2020.[6] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 78–74, 79–73 and 78–74.[7]

Sanchez dropped back down to bantamweight in order to face Frank Gonzalez for the vacant WBA Fedecentro bantamweight title on 19 March 2021.[8] He made quick work of his opponent, stopping him at the 1:47 minute mark of the opening round.[9] Sanchez then faced JaRico O'Quinn in the main event of the 24 September 2021 "ShoBox Next Generation" card.[10] He achieved his career-best victory, as he stopped O'Quinn with a flurry of shots in the first round.[11] Sanchez faced the journeyman Jose Estrella, in his third and final fight of the year, on 17 December 2021.[12] He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[13]

Sanchez is scheduled to face Eros Correa on 17 June 2022, in the main event of a Thompson Boxing's card, which took place at the Doubletree Events Center, in Ontario, California.[14] He lost the fight by split decision. One judge scored the bout 96–94 for Sanchez, while the remaining two judges scored it 98–92 and 97–93 for Correa.[15]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Loss20–3Jason MoloneyMD1213 Jan 2023
22Win20–2RV DeniegaUD812 Oct 2023
21Win19–2Franklin GonzalezKO6 (10), 14 Jun 2023
20Loss18–2Eros CorreaSD1017 Jun 2022
19Win18–1Jose EstrellaKO3 (8), 17 Dec 2021
18Win17–1JaRico O'QuinnTKO1 (10), 24 Sep 2021
17Win16–1Frank GonzalezTKO1 (10), 19 Mar 2021
16Win15–1Mario HernandezUD820 Dec 2020
15Win14–1Daniel Lozano1 (10), 9 Oct 2020
14Win13–1Victor Trejo GarciaUD821 Feb 2020
13Loss12–1Edwin Rodriguez1023 Aug 2019
12Win12–0Brandon Leon BenitezKO8 (10), 10 May 2019
11Win11–0Luis Fernando Saavedra819 Oct 2018
10Win10–0Ernesto GuerreroKO4 (8), 24 Aug 2018
9Win9–0Leonardo TorresKO3 (6), 22 Jun 2018
8Win8–0Sam RodriguezUD627 Apr 2018
7Win7–0Pedro MeloUD416 Feb 2018
6Win6–0Nestor RamosKO1 (4), 20 Oct 2017
5Win5–0Sergio LopezUD423 Sep 2017
4Win4–0Francisco Javier LapizcoKO2 (4), 25 Aug 2017
3Win3–0Cristian Raudry BartoliniKO1 (4), 23 Jun 2017
2Win2–0Daniel Andujo64 Nov 2016
1Win1–0Temoatzin Landeros Castillo3 (4), 6 Feb 2016

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raspanti . John J. . Rising prospect Ruben Villa fights Luis Alberto Lopez May 10 in Corona, CA . maxboxing.com . 14 April 2022 . 8 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Manzano . Gilbert . Saul Sanchez Breaks Down, Stops Benitez on ShoBox . boxingscene.com . 14 April 2022 . 10 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Avila . David A. . Puerto Rico’s Edwin Rodriguez Upsets Saul Sanchez in Corona . tss.ib.tv . 14 April 2022 . 24 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Salazar . Francisco . Saul Sanchez vs. Daniel Lozano To Headline Boxeo Telemundo Tonight . ringtv.com . 14 April 2022 . 9 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Donovan . Jake . Saul Sanchez Floors Daniel Lozano Three Times In 1st Round Knockout Win . boxingscene.com . 14 April 2022 . 10 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Random Hits . Saul Sanchez Talks Training Camp, Hernandez Fight, More . boxingscene.com . 14 April 2022 . 17 December 2020.
  7. Web site: Jonhs . Marquis . Ruben Torres Wins To Close Out Latest Thompson Boxing Sunday Night . bigfightweekend.com . 14 April 2022 . 21 December 2020.
  8. Web site: Salazar . Francisco . Saul Sanchez Seeks 16th Win Friday In Florida . ringtv.com . 14 April 2022 . 13 March 2021.
  9. Web site: Donovan . Jake . Saul Sanchez Scores 1st Round Knockout of Frank Gonzalez In Telemundo Main Event . boxingscene.com . 14 April 2022 . 20 March 2021.
  10. Web site: Saul Sanchez Discusses Training Camp Ahead Of Bantamweight Matchup VS. Ja’rico O’quinn On Shobox: The New Generation Friday, September 24, Live On Showtime . conservativemarket.net . 14 April 2022 . 22 September 2021.
  11. Web site: Rosenthal . Michael . Saul Sanchez brutally takes out fellow prospect Ja’Rico O’Quinn in first round . sports.yahoo.com . 14 April 2022 . 25 September 2021.
  12. Web site: Salazar . Francisco . Saul Sanchez Wants To End The Year With A Bang Against Jose Estrella . ringtv.com . 14 April 2022 . 11 November 2021.
  13. Web site: Salazar . Francisco . Saul Sanchez Stays Busy, Stops Jose Estrella in Three Rounds . boxingscene.com . 14 April 2022 . 19 December 2021.
  14. Web site: Salazar . Francisco . Saul Sanchez To Face Eros Correa, June 17, At Bantamweight . ringtv.com . 1 June 2022.
  15. Web site: Salazar . Francisco . Eros Correra Upsets Bantamweight Up-And-Comer Saul Sanchez By 10-round Split Decision . ringtv.com . 18 June 2022 . 17 June 2022.