Enrique Ornelas
Enrique Ornelas | |
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Born | Enrique Andrade Ornelas August 17, 1980 |
Nationality | Mexican |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Height | 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 35 |
Wins | 29 |
Wins by KO | 19 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Enrique Andrade Ornelas (born September 17, 1980), is a Mexican boxer. He competes in the Middleweight division.[1]
Background
Born in Jesús del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico, Ornelas is the younger brother of Super Middleweight contender Librado Andrade.[2][3]
Career
Ornelas began his professional career on 16 October 1999, beating previously unbeaten Rigoberto Placencia on points over four rounds at the Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States.[4]
Ornelas vs. Hopkins
On December 2, 2009, Ornelas fought Bernard Hopkins through 12-rounds but lost a unanimous decision. The bout took place in the light heavyweight division and Ornelas had never fought that high up in weight before.[5]
First title shot
Ornelas is in Montreal training for his first shot at a world title as he faces WBO champion Robert Stieglitz set for November 20.[when?] Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas brother Librado Andrade in 2008 and will be making the third defense of the WBO crown.[6]
He now makes his home in La Habra, California.
Professional boxing record
References
- ^ http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Enrique_Ornelas
- ^ http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/03/05/brothers-enrique-ornelas-and-librado-andrade-would-fight-each-ot/
- ^ http://www.braggingrightscorner.com/dickeybashbros092904.html
- ^ Boxrec. "Enrique Ornelas". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
- ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4708627
- ^ http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/ornelas-to-challenge-stieglitz-58420
- ^ http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=41078&cat=boxer
External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Enrique Ornelas from BoxRec (registration required)