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Santiago Nathaniel Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974) is a Panamanian former boxer who competed from 1993 to 2007, with a comeback in 2011.

Santiago Samaniego
Statistics
Real name	Santiago Ryce Samaniego
Nickname(s)	El Herrero
Weight(s)	Light Middleweight
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Nationality	Panama
Born	(1974-01-25) January 25, 1974 (age 48) Panama City, Panama
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	51
Wins	37
Wins by KO	30
Losses	13
Draws	1
No contests	0

Background

Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.

Professional career

Nicknamed "El Herrero", Samaniego turned pro in 1993, and in 1997 took on undefeated Mihai Leu for the Vacant WBO Welterweight Title, but lost a decision. In 2002 he faced Mamadou Thiam for the interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, and won in a 12th round stoppage. In 2003, he was TKO'd by Alejandro García, losing the belt. Since the loss, he dropped fights to Rhoshii Wells and Sechew Powell

See also

• List of light middleweight boxing champions

External links

• Boxing record for Santiago Samaniego from BoxRec (registration required)

Achievements
New title	WBA light middleweight champion Interim title August 10, 2002 - September 14, 2002 Promoted	Vacant Title next held by Alejandro García
Preceded by Fernando Vargas as Champion	WBA light middleweight champion Regular title September 14, 2002 – March 1, 2003	Succeeded by Alejandro García

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