Juan Carlos Burgos
Juan Carlos Burgos Castillo (born December 26, 1987) is a Mexican professional boxer. He's nicknamed Miniburgos after his uncle, who is a former world champion Víctor Burgos.[1] Juan Carlos is the top ranked Featherweight by the WBC.[2]
| Juan Carlos Burgos | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Juan Carlos Burgos Castillo |
| Nickname(s) | Miniburgos |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | December 26, 1987 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 45 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Burgos scored a twelfth round stoppage over Juan Carlos Martinez in a Featherweight bout in Laredo, Texas.[3] With his win over Martinez on ESPN Burgos is now ranked #2 by the WBC.[4]
WBC Featherweight Championship
He fought Ricardo Castillo on May 28, 2010, scoring a tenth round TKO over Castillo.[5]
Following the Elimination Bout, Burgos lost to the former WBC Bantamweight Champion Hozumi Hasegawa, for the vacant WBC Featherweight Title at the Nippon Gaishi Hall in Japan on November 26, 2010.[6]
Martinez vs. Burgos Controversy
WBO lightweight title holder Roman Martínez and Burgos fought to a draw on January 19, 2013 with most people believing that Burgos had won an easy unanimous decision. However; the fight turned out to be a split draw. One judge scored it 116-112 (8 rounds to 4 for Martínez), 114-114, and one judge scoring it for Burgos. According to the official punch stats, Burgos outlanded Martínez by 93 overall punches and 70 power punches.
See also
References
- Fischer, Doug (November 23, 2011). "Burgos emerges as jr. lightweight and featherweight player after Cruz victory". ringtv.craveonline.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
- "Juan Carlos "Mini" Burgos". thompsonboxing.com. Archived from the original on 2010-12-15. Retrieved 2010-04-29.
- "J.C. Burgos headlines ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" tonight!". fightfan.com. January 15, 2010. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2010-04-29.
- Abrams, Marc (January 16, 2010). "Burgos stops Martinez in battle of Juan Carlos' in Lareado". 15rounds.com.
- "Burgos wins WBC eliminator". fightnews.com. May 30, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
- LaBate, Chris (November 26, 2010). "Hozumi Hasegawa Beats Burgos To Win Vacant WBC Belt".
External links
- Boxing record for Juan Carlos Burgos from BoxRec (registration required)