Alex Sánchez (boxer)
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Boxing career
Sánchez began his professional boxing career on October 4, 1991, knocking out Carlos Figueroa in round one at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
After one more win that year, he took 1992 off, but came back in 1993 to post nine wins in a row before facing Orlando Malone for the WBO's world Strawweight championship. On December 22 of that year, Sánchez became a world champion by knocking Malone out in the first round at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
He went on a European tour in 1994, retaining his title and winning a non-title bout in Spain, and retaining his title in Germany. By then, Sánchez was actively challenging Michael Carbajal into a fight. That fight, however, never came off.
In 1995, he retained his title twice, and won four non-title bouts. In 1996, he only had one fight, knocking out Jose Luis Velardez in round five.
In 1997, he started by suffering his first defeat, at the hands of Edgar Cardenas, by a decision in ten rounds. He then beat future world champion Victor Burgos by a decision in twelve to retain the title, in what marked the beginning of their trilogy of bouts. He closed the year by getting his long anticipated unification bout with WBC world champion Ricardo López, but he lost the title to López when López knocked him out in round five at Madison Square Garden.
Sánchez has been active only on and off since. In 2002, he and Burgos had their second meeting, and this time the result was a draw. But in 2003, after López had conquered the IBF world belt and retired, the IBF declared Sánchez and Burgos their official challengers for the world crown, and this time, Sánchez lost by a knockout in round 12 at Las Vegas.
Sánchez revealed that he had become a newborn Christian shortly before his next fight, an attempt at recovering the WBO world Strawweight championship, held this time by Ivan Calderón. On December 6, he lost to Calderón by a twelve-round unanimous decision at Bayamón.
On August 6, 2004, Sánchez, who had shortly before expressed to local newspapers that he hoped to become a world champion again, beat Roberto Gomez by an eight-round decision, as part of a San Juan undercard highlighted by José Miguel Cotto's win over former world champion Al Kotey.
Just over a month later, on September 11, he posted a first-round knockout over Arturo Velazquez, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, also in San Juan.
On January 29, 2005, Sánchez attempted to win the WBO world Jr. Flyweight title, but he lost to champion Nelson Dieppa of Vieques by an eleventh-round knockout. Puerto Rican boxing experts commented that the Sánchez-Dieppa fight should have been considered for "fight of the year" in Puerto Rico.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
His next fight, once again for the WBO Jr. flyweight title that Hugo Cazares had taken from Dieppa, was held in Ponce on August 20 of that year. After suffering an eye injury, Sánchez lost the fight by an eighth-round technical knockout, announcing his retirement from professional boxing immediately after the bout.
At a moment in his career Alex Sánchez was trained by Félix Trinidad's father Felix Trinidad Sr.
Sánchez is now a boxing promoter in Puerto Rico.
Professional Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 31-8-1 | Template:Flagicon Glenn Donaire | RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 8 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2011-12-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Interim WBC Latino Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 31-7-1 | Template:Flagicon Nelson Dieppa | RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 9 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2008-02-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA Fedebol Light Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 31-6-1 | Template:Flagicon Hugo Fidel Cazares | RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 8 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2005-08-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBO Light Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 31-5-1 | Template:Flagicon Nelson Dieppa | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 11 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2005-01-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBO Light Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 31-4-1 | Template:Flagicon Arturo Velazquez | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 11, 2004Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, Hato Rey, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 30-4-1 | Template:Flagicon Roberto Gomez | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2004-08-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla, Hato Rey, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 29-4-1 | Template:Flagicon Ivan Calderon | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2003-12-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBO Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 29-3-1 | Template:Flagicon Jose Victor Burgos | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2003-02-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant IBF Light Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Template:DrawDraw | 29-2-1 | Template:Flagicon Jose Victor Burgos | SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2002-05-11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | IBF Light Flyweight Title EliminatorScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 29-2 | Template:Flagicon Jose Laureano | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2001-07-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 28-2 | Template:Flagicon Jose Luis Velarde | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2001-05-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 27-2 | Template:Flagicon Melquiades Ventura | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2001-04-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Diamond Palace Hotel, Condado, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 26-2 | Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Trejo | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1999-05-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 25-2 | Template:Flagicon Ricardo Lopez | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 5 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1997-08-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBO & For WBC Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 25-1 | Template:Flagicon Jose Victor Burgos | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1997-03-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBO Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 24-1 | Template:Flagicon Edgar Cardenas | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1997-02-22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Hotel Caribe Hilton, Condado, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 24-0 | Template:Flagicon Jose Luis Velarde | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1996-05-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 23-0 | Template:Flagicon Pablo Tiznado | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1995-10-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Ponce, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 22-0 | Template:Flagicon Tomas Rivera | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1995-07-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBO Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 21-0 | Template:Flagicon Arturo Valdez | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1995-06-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Hotel Caribe Hilton, Condado, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 20-0 | Template:Flagicon Fernando Martinez | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1995-05-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Ponce, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 19-0 | Template:Flagicon Ventura Mendivil | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1995-02-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Hotel Caribe Hilton, Condado, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 18-0 | Template:Flagicon Rafael Orozco | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1995-01-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBO Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 17-0 | Template:Flagicon Pablo Tiznado | UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1994-11-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 16-0 | Template:Flagicon Oscar Andrade | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1994-09-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBO Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 15-0 | Template:Flagicon Carlos Juan Rodriguez | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1994-08-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBO Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 14-0 | Template:Flagicon Jose Rodriguez | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1994-06-11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Zaragoza, Aragón, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 13-0 | Template:Flagicon Arturo Mayan | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1994-01-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Casino de Mallorca, Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBO Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 12-0 | Template:Flagicon Orlando Malone | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1993-12-22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Hotel Caribe Hilton, Condado, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBO Minimumweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 11-0 | Template:Flagicon Jose Juarez | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1993-10-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Zaragoza, Aragón, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 10-0 | Template:Flagicon Andres Carrasco | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1993-10-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Template:Flagicon Yabucoa, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 9-0 | Template:Flagicon Eduardo Vallejo | TKO | 1 (8) | 1993-10-01 | Template:Flagicon Camuy, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 8-0 | Template:Flagicon Miguel Santos | UD | 8 | 1993-07-17 | Template:Flagicon San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 7-0 | Template:Flagicon Jose Ramon Bartolome | UD | 4 | 1993-07-03 | Template:Flagicon La Linea, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 6-0 | Template:Flagicon Jose Hernandez | KO | 1 (6) | 1993-06-19 | Template:Flagicon San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 5-0 | Template:Flagicon Kenny Berrios | TKO | 4 (6) | 1993-05-15 | Template:Flagicon Hotel Caribe Hilton, Condado, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 4-0 | Template:Flagicon Carlos Figueroa | KO | 1 (6) | 1993-03-24 | Template:Flagicon Hotel Caribe Hilton, Condado, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 3-0 | Template:Flagicon Jose Hernandez | TKO | 4 (6) | 1993-01-16 | Template:Flagicon Isla Verde, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 2-0 | Template:Flagicon Alfredo Rivera | UD | 4 | 1991-11-04 | Template:Flagicon San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 1-0 | Template:Flagicon Carlos Figueroa | TKO | 1 (4) | 1991-10-04 | Template:Flagicon Mayaguez, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Professional debutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Legacy
He is recognized at Ponce's Parque de los Ponceños Ilustres in the area of sports.[2]
See also
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