Vicente Escobedo
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Vicente Escobedo |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Height | 5′ 8″ |
| Reach | 74" |
| Nationality | Mexican-American |
| Birth date | November 6, 1981 |
| Birth place | Woodland, California |
| Stance | Orthodox stance |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
Vicente Escobedo (b. November 6, 1981, Woodland, California) is an American boxer. He 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] 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. Overall, he has compiled a record of 21 wins (13 by knockout), and 1 loss. He lost a fight against Michael Katsidis on 19th September, 2009 for the interim WBO lightweight title.
[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.
