Argenis Mendez

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Argenis Alexander Méndez Zapata (born July 3, 1986) is a professional boxer best known for winning the silver medal at the junior world championships in 2004. He is a former International Boxing Federation Super Featherweight champion.

Early life and amateur career

Mendez started boxing at the age of 12.[1] He won featherweight silver at the World Junior Championships 2004 where he beat Eddy Flores Cotilla but lost to Eduard Ambartsumyan, in the final.[2]

He lost in the first round of the Olympics in 2004 against the Ukrainian, Maksym Tretyak.[3] Mendez had qualified for the Olympic Games by topping the 2nd AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[2]

In 2005, he beat Abner Cotto on his way to winning the PanAm Championships).[2]

He also holds several wins over Carlos Velásquez.[2]

Defeated Naskali Jyri Jarmo on points, 20-8 at the 2005 World Amateur Boxing Championships,[4] but lost early against Russian amateur standout Aleksei Tishchenko who had beaten him earlier in the year.[2]

Professional career

He debuted in 2006, knocking out Jose Fonseco in the second round at Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Achieving a 12 fight win streak, mainly at super featherweight, until losing a close split decision to Jaime Sandoval, wherein he knocked down Sandoval in the first round.[1]

He came back to win 6 consecutive fight including 12-round decision victories over fringe contender Martin Honorio and former IBF super featherweight champion Cassius Baloyi. Mendez fought Honorio on May 8, 2010, in the StubHub Center in Carson, California, winning a close majority decision with scores, of 114-114,116-112, and 116-112. Honorio pressured Mendez using body attacks, while Mendez used his superior hand speed and combination punching to counter Honorio.[5] In an IBF super featherweight title eliminator, Mendez fought Baloyi in Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa on January 29, 2011. Mendez won a unanimous decision victory, with scores of 117-110, 117-110, and 117-111, outclassing the former champion with his speed, and combination punching.[6]

Argenis Mendez finally got his chance for the vacant IBF super featherweight against former World Boxing Council super featherweight champion and Jorge Linares conqueror Juan Carlos Salgado. On September 10, 2011, at Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, Mendez lost a close decision victory to Salgado. Both boxers landed good combination punches, and fought competitively. Mendez lost a point in the fifth round for hitting behind the head, but was able to drop Salgado in the final round.[7]

He had a quick bounce-back victory over Alex Perez, on November 18, 2011, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, winning a knockout in the second round.[8]

In April 2012, Castillo signed for the boxing promoter Acquinity Sports alongside compatriots Félix Díaz and Gilbert Lenin Castillo.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 25-7-3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Batyr Akhmedov TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2021-06-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon State Farm Arena, AtlantaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 25-6-3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Richardson Hitchins SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2020-12-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mohegan Sun Casino, UncasvilleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Template:DrawDraw 25-5-3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Juan Heraldez MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2019-05-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Barclays Center, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Template:DrawDraw 25-5-2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Anthony Peterson SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2019-03-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon MGM National Harbor, Oxon HillScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 25-5-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Eddie Ramirez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2018-05-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, BiloxiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 24-5-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ivan Redkach SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2017-05-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sportsmans Lodge, Studio CityScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 23-5-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Luke Campbell UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2016-07-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon First Direct Arena, LeedsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC Silver Lightweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 23-4-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Robert Easter Jr. TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2016-04-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon D.C. Armory, WashingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 23-3-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Miguel Vázquez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2015-10-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Cowboys Dance Hall, San AntonioScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 22-3-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Daniel Evangelista Jr. RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2015-02-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon PPG Paints Arena, PittsburghScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Loss 21-3-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Rances Barthelemy UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2014-07-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon American Airlines Arena, MiamiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF Super Featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 NC 21-2-1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Rances Barthelemy KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2014-01-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Target Center, MinneapolisScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Super Featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Template:DrawDraw 21-2-1 Template:Flagicon Arash Usmanee MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2013-08-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Turning Stone Resort Casino, VeronaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Super Featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21-2 Template:Flagicon Juan Carlos Salgado KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2013-03-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon The Hangar, Costa MesaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF Super Featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20-2 Template:Flagicon Martin Honorio UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2012-07-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, HollywoodScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19-2 Template:Flagicon Alex Perez TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2011-11-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Hotel Jaragua, Santo DomingoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 18-2 Template:Flagicon Juan Carlos Salgado UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2011-09-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, ZapopanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF Super Featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18-1 Template:Flagicon Cassius Baloyi UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2011-01-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Carnival City, BrakpanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17-1 Template:Flagicon Shamir Reyes UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2010-07-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon BB King Blues Club & Grill, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16-1 Template:Flagicon Martin Honorio MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2010-05-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Home Depot Center, CarsonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant USBA Super Featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15-1 Template:Flagicon Morris Chule UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2009-12-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon UIC Pavilion, ChicagoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14-1 Template:Flagicon Anthony Napunyi TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2009-08-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon BB King Blues Club & Grill, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13-1 Template:Flagicon Arturo Gomez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2008-12-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Palacio de Deportes, Santo DomingoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA Fedelatin Super Featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Loss 12-1 Template:Flagicon Jaime Sandoval SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2008-10-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon National Western Complex Arena, DenverScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12-0 Template:Flagicon Jose Navarrete SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2008-06-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Santander Arena, ReadingScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11-0 Template:Flagicon Oscar De La Cruz TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2008-04-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Aviator Sports and Events Center, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10-0 Template:Flagicon Luis Sosa TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-12-22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo DomingoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9-0 Template:Flagicon Jorge Ruiz UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-11-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Paradise Theater, BronxScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8-0 Template:Flagicon Guadalupe Guzman UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-09-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las VegasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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See also

References

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