Mauricio Martínez Aguirre (born May 20, 1975 in Colón ) is a former Panamanian bantamweight boxer .
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Mauricio Martinez | |
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Real name | Mauricio Martinez Aguirre |
Nickname(s) | Nañara / Cry Baby |
Weight(s) |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
Nationality | Panamanian |
Born | (1975-05-20) May 20, 1975 (age 47) Colón, Panama |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 51 |
Wins | 36 |
Wins by KO | 24 |
Losses | 14 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
In 1995 Martínez successfully started his professional career. On September 4, 2000, he boxed against Lester Fuentes for the vacant WBO world title and won by 5th round knockout. He made only one defence of his belt against Esham Pickering before losing the title to Mexican boxer Cruz Carbajal. He lost 6 of his last 7 fights and ended up retiring in 2012.
Achievements | ||
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Vacant Title last held by Johnny Tapia |
WBO bantamweight champion September 4, 2000 - March 15, 2002 |
Succeeded by Cruz Carbajal |
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