Jaime Garza (boxer)
Jaime Garza (born September 10, 1959 in Santa Cruz, California) was an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He is the former WBC Super Bantamweight Champion.[1][2]
| Jaime Garza | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Jaime Garza |
| Nickname(s) | El Rayo |
| Weight(s) | Super Featherweight Featherweight Super Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9in (175 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Born | September 10, 1959 Santa Cruz, California Residence, La Joya TX. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 54 |
| Wins | 48 |
| Wins by KO | 44 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Biography
Garza is of Mexican descent. In February 1978, he won his pro debut by Knocking out Eduardo Villareal.[3] On June 15, 1983 an undefeated Garza defeated Bobby Berna to win the WBC Super Bantamweight Championship.[4][5]
| Preceded by Wilfredo Gómez Vacated |
WBC Super Bantamweight Champion 15 June 1983– 3 November 1984 |
Succeeded by Juan Meza |
See also
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of Super Bantamweight world champions
References
- "Jaime Garza - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. 2008-03-29. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- Richard Hoffer (1986-02-01). "Jaime Garza Went From Invincible to Invisible". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1972-06-30. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1983-06-15. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- "Jaime Garza Stops Mario Gomez in Fourth Round". Los Angeles Times. 1986-04-29. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
External links
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