Vicente Escobedo
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 Escobedo in 2011 |
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| Real name | Vicente Escobedo |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Reach | 74" |
| Nationality | American/Mexican |
| Born | November 6, 1981 Woodland, California, United States |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
Vicente Escobedo (born November 6, 1981 in Woodland, California) is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent.
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[edit] Amateur career
As an amateur Escobedo boxed out of the Woodland Boxing Club.
Escobedo represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, winning one bout and losing one bout. He qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico.
[edit] Olympic Results
- Jose David Mosquera (Colombia) W TKO 3
- Rovshan Huseynov (Azerbaijan) L PTS (18-36)
[edit] Amateur Highlights
- Won a gold medal at the 1997 US Junior Olympics at 106 lbs.
- Won a bronze medal at 112 lbs at International Junior Olympics tournament in 1997.
- Bronze medalist at the 1998 US Junior championships at 119 lbs, losing to Mike Albares.
- Competed at the 2000 United States (US) championships at 125 lbs.
- 2000 P.A.L. National Champion - Won a gold medal at the 2000 Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 132 lbs, beating Paul Malignaggi and Marshall Christmas.
- Competed at the 2001 US championships at 132 lbs, losing Verquan Kimbrough.
- Won a silver medal at the 2001 PAL championships at 132 lbs, losing to Marshall Christmas.
- Won a bronze medal at the 2002 US championships at 132 lbs, losing to Lorenzo Reynolds.
- 2002 P.A.L. National Champion - Won a gold medal at the 2002 PAL championships at 132 lbs, beating Marlon Kerwick, David Rodela and Allen Litzau.
- 2003 United States Amateur Champion - 132 lbs. - Won a gold medal at the 2003 US championships at 132 lbs beating Aaron Bensinger, Karl Dargan and Wes Ferguson.
- Competed at the 2003 PAL championships at 132 lbs, losing to Tyrone Harris.
- Competed at the 2003 World championships at 132 lbs.
- Won a silver medal at the 2004 US championships at 132 lbs, beating Hector Ramos and Mike Torres but losing to Anthony Vasquez.
- Won 2004 US Western Olympic trials at 132 lbs beating Sadot Vazquez.
- Won 2004 US Olympic trials at 132 lbs beating Miguel Gonzalez, Anthony Peterson, Anthony Vasquez and Peterson again.
- Won 2004 US Olympic box-off at 132 lbs, beating Anthony Peterson.
- Won a gold medat at the 2004 Titan Games at 60 kg.
[edit] Pro Boxing career
Escobedo started off his career with nine straight wins, followed by a loss to Daniel Jimenez. He fought eleven more fights, winning all of them, including wins against former champions Carlos Hernandez and Kevin Kelly. On September 19, 2009, he fought Michael Katsidis for the interim WBO lightweight title, but lost the bout by split decision. On November 6, 2010, he was defeated by Robert Guerrero via unanimous decision. Overall, he has compiled a record of 23 wins (14 by knockout), and 3 losses.
[edit] Professional record
| 24 Wins (14 knockouts), 3 Losses, 0 Draw | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Venue and Location | Notes |
| N/A | 24-3 |  Lonnie Smith |
- | ? (10) | March 3, 2012 |  Woodland Community Senior Center, Woodland, California, United States |
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| Win | 24-3 | Rocky Juarez |
UD | 10 (10) | September 23, 2011 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States |
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| Win | 23-3 |  Walter Estrada |
UD | 10 (10) | March 4, 2011 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, United States |
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| Loss | 22-3 | Robert Guerrero |
UD | 10 (10) | November 6, 2010 |  Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, United States |
vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title on the line. |
[edit] Media
Escobedo made an appearance as himself in Fight Night Round 3. Escobedo got his start at the Woodland Boxing Club, located in Woodland, CA.
