Ricardo López (boxer)

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Family name hatnote Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Ricardo López Nava (born July 25, 1966) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2001. He was a two-weight world champion, having held the WBC mini flyweight title from 1990 to 1998, defending it against a record-breaking 21 opponents; the WBA and WBO mini flyweight titles between 1997 and 1998; and the IBF junior flyweight title from 1999 until his retirement in 2001. He is one of just fifteen world boxing champions to retire without a loss. He is the father of undefeated former boxer Alonso López.[1][2]

Amateur career

López would win four consecutive Guantes de Oro de México Championships from 1981 to 1984. His record has been reported as 37–1.[3]

Professional career

On January 18, 1985, Ricardo made his professional debut at the age of 18 by scoring a third-round knockout of Rogelio Hernandez. He accumulated a record of 26–0 before receiving his first shot at a world title.

WBC mini flyweight champion

On October 10, 1990, López defeated WBC and lineal mini flyweight champion Hideyuki Ohashi of Japan via fifth-round knockout to win his first world title.[4] In 1991, he defeated Korean former champion Kyung-Yung Lee (20–1) via Unanimous Decision. In 1992, he defended his title against Pretty Boy Lucas (22–2–2) of the Philippines via Unanimous Decision and Rocky Lin (14–0) of Taiwan via TKO. López started 1993 with a stoppage victory over amateur standout Kwang-Soo Oh and followed it with a knockout over future two-time champion Saman Sorjaturong of Thailand. Sorjaturong was knocked down once in the first round and twice in the second round before the referee stopped the bout.

Later that year, he knocked out Filipino former champion Manny Melchor in the eleventh round. In his tenth title defense, López defeated future champion Kermin Guardia (21–0) by unanimous decision. He knocked out Surachai Saengmorakot (10–0) in the first round of his next bout. In 1995, he defeated Andy Tabanas (30–2) of the Philippines via twelfth-round knockout. In his next bout, he defeated another Filipino boxer and founder of the famous "Ala Gym" Ala Villamor (29–1–1) by knockout. In early 1997, there had been a plan in the works for López to move up in weight to challenge junior flyweight champion Michael Carbajal, however, the plan was upended when Carbajal lost his title in an upset loss.[5] López would go on to defend his title against Mongkol Charoen (20–1).

WBO and WBA mini flyweight champion

In his 20th world title bout, López unified his WBC title by defeating WBO mini flyweight champion Alex Sánchez (25–1) of Puerto Rico via fifth-round knockout. After López won the WBO title, he said he wanted to give his championship belt to his father, who is a boxing fan. His statement to Mexican newspapers prompted the organization to take away López' title and sanction a match between Eric Jamili and Mickey Cantwell to fill the vacancy. "It was enough for us," said the WBO president, Francisco Valcarcel, of López' intention. "That's a public resignation." Dwight Manley, López' agent, said López should have had a hearing before the WBO took away his title. "He got no letter, he got no telephone call," Manley said.

On March 7, 1998, López fought undefeated WBA mini flyweight champion Rosendo Álvarez to a technical draw after referee Arthur Mercante Sr. stopped the contest following an accidental clash of heads in the seventh round. This fight was part of undercard featured Julio César Chávez vs. Miguel Ángel González for the vacant WBC super lightweight title. In the rematch, Álvarez came in over the mini flyweight limit and was subsequently stripped of his title. Due to the weight disparity, the fight was in jeopardy. However, López chose to proceed with the contest against the heavier Álvarez with only López eligible to claim the now vacant WBA title. López defeated Álvarez by split decision to claim his third mini flyweight title.[6] After the fight, he vacated his titles in order to move up in weight.

IBF junior flyweight champion

In his first bout at junior flyweight, López defeated IBF champion Will Grigsby of the U.S. by Unanimous Decision.[7] He defended his title against former champion Ratanapol Sor Vorapin by knocked out in the 3rd Round. On September 29, 2001, López knocked out Zolani Petelo in the eighth round,[8] who had recently vacated his IBF mini flyweight title, the only mini flyweight title that López had not claimed before moving up in weight. He officially announced his retirement from boxing at a press conference on November 27, 2002, in Mexico City.[9]

Retirement

Ricardo López was the seventh male boxing champion to retire undefeated. With 26 successful title fights, he also shares the record for most consecutive title bouts without a loss with Joe Louis and Floyd Mayweather Jr.[10] This streak began with his knockout of Hideyuki Ohashi to win the WBC mini flyweight title in 1990 and ended with his knockout of Zolani Petelo to defend his IBF junior flyweight title in 2001. Ricardo only had one draw, which came in his 48th bout against Rosendo Álvarez in 1998 and was then avenged in their rematch eight months later. His final record was 51 wins (38 knockouts), 0 losses, and 1 draw.

Life after boxing

López now works as a boxing broadcaster for the Mexican Televisa network.[11]

Honors

López was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007.[12]

Ricardo "El Finito" López was voted as the greatest Strawweight and Light Flyweight Champion ever by the Houston Boxing Hall Of Fame in 2014, while BoxRec rates him the best Minimumweight of all time.[13] The Houston Boxing Hall Of Fame is a voting body composed entirely of current and former fighters.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
52 Win 51–0–1 Zolani Petelo KO 8 (12), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 29, 2001 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF junior flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 50–0–1 Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO 3 (12), 2:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 2, 2000 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF junior flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 49–0–1 Will Grigsby UD 12 Oct 2, 1999 Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF junior flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 48–0–1 Rosendo Álvarez SD 12 Nov 13, 1998 Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight title;
Won vacant WBA mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Template:DrawDraw 47–0–1 Rosendo Álvarez TD 8 (12) Mar 7, 1998 Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight title;
For WBA mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 47–0 Alex Sánchez TKO 5 (12), 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 23, 1997 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight title;
Won WBO mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 46–0 Mongkol Charoen UD 12 Mar 29, 1997 Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 45–0 Myung-Sup Park TKO 1 (12), 2:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 7, 1996 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 44–0 Morgan Ndumo TKO 6 (12), 0:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 9, 1996 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 43–0 Kitichai Preecha TKO 3 (12), 1:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 29, 1996 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 42–0 Edito “Ala” Villamor TKO 8 (12), 0:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 16, 1996 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 41–0 Andy Tabanas TKO 12 (12), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 1, 1995 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 40–0 Yamil Caraballo TKO 1 (12), 1:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 10, 1994 Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey, Monterrey, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 39–0 Javier Varguez TKO 8 (12), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 12, 1994 Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 38–0 Surachai Saengmorakot TKO 1 (12), 1:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 17, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 37–0 Kermin Guardia UD 12 May 7, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 36–0 Manny Melchor KO 11 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 18, 1993 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 35–0 Toto Pongsawang TKO 11 (12), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 19, 1993 Capitol City Discotheque, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Saman Sorjaturong TKO 2 (12), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 3, 1993 Parque la Junta, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Kwang-Soo Oh TKO 9 (12) Jan 31, 1993 Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Rocky Lin TKO 2 (12) Oct 11, 1992 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Singprasert Kittikasem TKO 5 (12) Aug 22, 1992 Auditorio Americo Villareal, Ciudad Madero, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Pretty Boy Lucas UD 12 Mar 16, 1992 Fronton Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Kyung-Yun Lee UD 12 Dec 21, 1991 Jamsil Arena, Seoul, South KoreaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Kimio Hirano TKO 8 (12) May 19, 1991 Kusanagi Gymnasium, Shizuoka, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Hideyuki Ohashi TKO 5 (12) Oct 25, 1990 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Francisco Montiel UD 10 (10) Jun 29, 1990 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Jorge Rivera KO 8 (12) Mar 15, 1990 Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Rey Hernandez KO 12 (12) Nov 7, 1989 Arena México, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC Continental Americas mini flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Jose Luis Zepeda TKO 7 (10) Aug 26, 1989 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Raymundo Ricardo Mendoza KO 5 Aug 4, 1989 Tulancingo, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Abel Andres KO 2 Jul 8, 1989 León, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Jorge Torres KO 8 May 30, 1989 Guasave, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Javier Juarez UD 10 (10) May 6, 1989 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Ubaldo Gonzalez TKO 6 Jan 27, 1989 Mazatlán, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Ismael Benitez UD 10 (10) Nov 12, 1988 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Evaristo Morales KO 5 Aug 27, 1988 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Fermin Rivera KO 3 Jul 30, 1988 Zacapu, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Javier Alonso UD 10 (10) Aug 18, 1987 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Alex Mollado KO 1 Jul 31, 1987 Acapulco, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Eduardo Ramirez UD 10 (10) Apr 18, 1987 Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Herminio Ramirez UD 10 (10) Dec 8, 1986 Tlalnepantla, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Jorge Flores KO 2 Oct 6, 1986 Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Herminio Ramirez UD 10 (10) Jul 28, 1986 Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Santiago Huizar KO 2 May 1, 1986 Zacatecas City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Reyes Mendez KO 1 Mar 24, 1986 Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Narciso Panchi KO 5 Aug 2, 1985 Arena Naucalpan, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Manuel Martinez KO 2 Jun 27, 1985 San Luis Potosí City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Javier Dominguez KO 3 Mar 8, 1985 Cuernavaca, Morelos, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Sebastian Reyes KO 2 Feb 18, 1985 Cuernavaca, Morelos, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Antonio Arciniega KO 2 Feb 6, 1985 Cuernavaca, Morelos, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Rogelio Hernandez KO 3 (4) Jan 18, 1985 Cuernavaca, Morelos, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

Regional/International titles

See also

References

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  1. ↑ "Finito" Lopez Re-born Script error: No such module "webarchive".. The Boxing Truth (January 30, 2010). Retrieved on January 26, 2012.
  2. ↑ ¡Finito López Jr. derrotó a Cruz en Ciudad México! Script error: No such module "webarchive".. Notifight.com. Retrieved on January 26, 2012.
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  6. ↑ JORGE ARCE KO6 ROSENDO ALVAREZ. Fightwriter.com (April 10, 2006). Retrieved on January 26, 2012.
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  11. ↑ Rodolfo Castr, José (February 2, 2009) Finito López: no todo es salvajismo en el boxeo Script error: No such module "webarchive".. notifight.com
  12. ↑ Ricardo Lopez. Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved on March 16, 2014.
  13. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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External links

Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC mini flyweight champion
October 25, 1990 – September 28, 1999
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Wandee Singwancha

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO mini flyweight champion
August 23, 1997 – August 1997
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Eric Jamili

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA mini flyweight champion
November 13, 1998 – July 1999
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Noel Arambulet

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF junior flyweight champion
October 2, 1999 – November 27, 2002
Retired Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Víctor Burgos
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