00922/2021. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. WebSalvador Sanchez vs Antonio Leon 12/25/1976 (Full) 30,537 views Feb 16, 2020 Salvador Sanchez vs Antonio Leon 12/25/1976 (Full) 284 Dislike Share Save AlamoBoxing210 322 Snchez made his professional boxing debut at the age of 16 on May 4, 1975. Zarate stopped him in Round 4. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. "He was a very strong fighter with a lot And in the middle of it all, were two of its main components, Rafael Herrera and Jesus Chucho Castillo. Last edited: Nov 11, 2021. The Ring magazine named both him, and Sugar Ray Leonard, as Fighter of the Year in 1981. Salvador had excellent boxing skills. WebSalvador Sanchez vs Azumah Nelson (Highlights) Jimmy Pince 121K subscribers Subscribe 29K 6.1M views 6 years ago Post fight comments. A 21-year old Salvador Snchez (37-1-1, 29 KO) faced Puerto Rican boxer Juan Laporte, who was 21 years old with a record of 15-1 in a featherweight title defense fight. And it doesnt. 18 victories came against men who had yet to ever win inside of the professional ring or had losing records when they fought Lopez. He was more the family guy, he wasnt as exuberant, but Mexicans love a winner and Sanchez was certainly a winner. But under a microscope you can see that 11 of those losses came, not only at the tail end of his career, but also above his optimum weight of 118 pounds. But he couldn't put Castillo away, In a slugfest that could have been waged in a phone booth, the fighters refused to give quarter to the other. : https://youtube.com/cryptotv666?sub_confirmation=1VIDEOS RECOMENDADOSSALVADOR SANCHEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 4: https://youtu.be/V5MXomUWWxUVER PARTE 1 DOCUMENTAL SALVADOR SNCHEZ: https://youtu.be/-HRPRisXP2wDEONTAY WILDER Y SU TERRIBLE DRAMA PERSONAL ( PELEA POR SU HIJA ENFERMA): https://youtu.be/PttF6CKCWYoEL TERROR DEL CANELO ( DAVID BENAVIDEZ) UN SUICIDIO ECONOMICO PARA EL CAMPEON SIN CALZONES: https://youtu.be/roD1icSoOCUJULIO CSAR CHVEZ DOCUMENTAL PARTE 1: https://youtu.be/nSu8cmCoOFcVISITA MI WEB OFICIAL : https://cryptotv.space/#/homeRelampago Deportivo Entrevista Ex Campion Boxeador Antonio Becerra: https://youtu.be/Yid8kbnYgf0#salvadorsanchez #boxeo #boxeoestelar #box #boxazteca #boxeomexicano #knockout #peleas #deportes #deportesdecombate #boxing #salsanchez Thinking it was just a case of 'beginner's luck' (as it was Snchez's first world title fight ever), Lopez looked for a rematch and this he got, in Las Vegas. On the other hand, Salvador Sanchez, dubbed Chava by fans, indeed, died prematurely. He died on August 12, 1982 at the age of 23 years. After a lone points decision victory over Victory Ramirez, Zarate won a mindboggling 28 straight fights by way of knockout, thus becoming the only boxer in history to put together two streaks of 20 or more consecutive KOs. Do you think Salvador Sanchez (44-1-1) was better than Floyd (49-0)? For the next four years until his first retirement in '68, Saldivar defended his WBC and WBA straps together seven times and defeated everybody the world could throw his way. In his ninth title defense, Lopez gave Sanchez a shot in a battle that was billed as Little Red vs. Little Known. His only loss was a 10-round decision (a fight whose outcome is determined by judges scoring) to Antonio Becerra for the vacant Mexican bantamweight (118 pounds) championship on Sept. 9, 1977. 7. They first met up in February of 2000 and Barrera was on the wrong end of a split-decision in arguably the greatest fight this young century has seen. Snchez knocked out 32 of his 46 opponents. So heres letting Olivares rsum do the talking for itself. Though it must be said I was not ready for (the Sanchez) fight. On July 21, 1982, Snchez faced future champion Azumah Nelson at Madison Square Garden. The Murder of Hector Macho Camacho Shocked and Saddened the Boxing World. Herrera put together a record of 48-9-4 and won the WBC, WBA and NABF bantamweight championships. Salvador "Chava" Sanchez was born in Mexico in 1959 and had only a handful of amateur fights before turning professional at the tender age of 16. He was just getting better, said Yalen. He defeated Lopez via 13th round TKO to become the featherweight champion of the world. Salvador Sanchez vs Antonio Becerra 11-18-2008, 12:16 PM Does anybody know if video of this fight exists? DISCLAIMER: Data may be outdated or incorrect, use at your own discretion. To go along with his championship at featherweight, Sanchez sooner or later moves up and wins titles at 130 and 135 pounds, beats Mexican superstar Julio Cesar Chavez and perhaps earns a victory over Pernell Whitaker sometime in the early 90smaking Sanchez easily one of the 20 or 30 greatest boxers to ever don on a pair of boxing gloves. Salvador Sanchez was a good boxer, good movement in and out, acknowledged Nelson. 2 on my list. But fight after fight, world class boxers lined upand fight after fight, they all fell to the Mexicans hexed fists. [2] He is also the uncle of Salvador Snchez II. In 1978 in his first fight outside Mexico, he fought Juan Escobar to a majority draw in Los Angeles. Sanchez became the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight champion by knocking out American Danny (Little Red) Lopez in the 13th round on Feb. 2, 1980. G TKO 15. He did lose to Pernell Whitaker in 93 but its impressive, nonetheless. Info about the boxer Antonio Becerra, debut 1974-01-01. Becerra proved too experienced for the young Snchez, the bout ended in a split decision defeat for Snchez. Snchez lost to Antonio Becerra via 12 round split-decision on September 9, 1977 in a non-title bout. In 2002, he was named the 24th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by The Ring magazine. In all, Zarate defended his WBC title eight timeswinning every single time by knockout. And beat both of them. Sanchez (44-1-1, 32 KOs) was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame posthumously in 1991. Photo from The Ring archive. WebAntonio Becerra boxer Antonio Becerra Boxing Latest News click to collapse contents Feb 26 Jake Paul's family life from humble beginnings to YouTube boxing fame The Mirror Feb 26 Who won the boxing last night? Salvador Sanchez, byname Chava, (born Jan. 26, 1958, Santiago Tianguistenco, Mex.died Aug. 12, 1982, near Mexico City), Mexican professional boxer, world featherweight (126 pounds) champion, 198082. He is now the WBC and The Ring featherweight world champion. There have been many boxers over the years that have put forth some legendary careers in the ring. Becerra is the only boxer to beat Snchez. Vicente Saldivar, a 53 featherweight, was a violent stylist who carried into the ring with him a skill set so complete it is unparalleled in versatility and ferocity by any 126-pound fighter in history, before or since. Snchez defeated Castillo via 15 round unanimous decision to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. Throughout boxing's illustrious history, Mexico has always found a special place in the sport. 9. He was born in Santiago Tianguistenco, State of Mexico, Mexico on January 26, 1959. But when it comes to ranking those who hail from Mexico post-Julio Cesar Chavezthere is no debate on Marquezs placement. Ruben Castillo Snchez then defended his title against Roberto Castanon (4310) and scored a win over Nicky Perez (5030). Snchez defeated Lopez via 14th round TKO to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 23-3. Salvador Snchez finished his career 44-1-1. THE RING SHOP (CLICK HERE). Sanchez was one of 11 children born into lower-middle class family an hour south west of Mexico City, in the small city of Santiago Tianguistenco on January 26, 1959. In the 13th round, referee Waldemar Schmidt mercifully called an end to the beating. Valenzuela persuaded Juan Jose Torres Landa, a successful lawyer, who had previously mapped out the careers of Vicente Saldivar, Chucho Castillo, Rafael Herrera and Romeo Anaya, to work with Sanchez. Boxing 1980 15 Rnd WBC Featherweight Title Fight Ruben Castillo Vs Salvador Sanchez. Has anyone ever seen it? Olivares two wins over Castillo are already greater than anyone Chavez has defeated. And with, at least, two razor-thin decision losses to Pacquiao prior, some would believe Marquez won his series with the Filipino wonder, 3-1, altogether. That fight recognized him by Ring Magazine as Fighter of the Year (he and Ray Leonard were both awarded) for 1981. He continued to find success in that weight class as he defeated Felix Trinidad Sr. that helped him earn a title shot against Danny Littel Red Lopez, where won the WBC and lineal featherweight championship. He won 51 fights in his career. La Mejor Victoria de Salvador Sanchez 865 views Aug 31, 2020 El 21 de agosto de 1981, el mtico Caesars He already is. So Saldivar came back. The timeframe from late 60s to the early 70s is the undisputed Golden Age of the bantamweight division. Three fights later he got off the canvas to fight Juan Yalen believes Sanchez could have enjoyed further success in higher weight categories. Dinamita makes a case for being the best counterpuncher and combination puncher of his era. Snchez retained the crown by a knockout in round eight on August 21, 1981, in Las Vegas, and Gmez had to return to the Jr. Featherweight division. Boxer List. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. With Mexicans you can lose, if you lose with dignity, lose with honor, thats OK. Many of which saw them become iconic figures in the squared circle that helped forever change the sport with their utter dominance at their craft. Sanchez was the WBC and The Ring featherweight champion from 1980 to 1982. There had been negotiations between the Snchez and Argello camps but they broke off when Argello chose to campaign as a junior welterweight. Ruben Olivares is a two-time bantamweight champion and featherweight titleholder. And it was absolutely marvelous to watch. His first fight of note came against the Mexican featherweight champion Antonio Becerra, and Becerra proved far too experienced for the young S nchez, dropping him in the first round , en route to a 12 round unanimous decision. For other uses, see, Snchez retained the crown by a knockout in round eight on August 21, 1981, in Las Vegas, "37 aniversario luctuoso de Salvador Snchez", "Reader's Review: 21 - Movie News - Latest Movie Reviews and trailers", Salvador Snchez on the Ring Magazine Cover November 1981 Issue, The Legend of Salvador Sanchez Fight Fanatics, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salvador_Snchez&oldid=1141617407, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 23:32. jose enrique gomez diaz.- vs jose ramon sanchez leon.-. EDIT: Dont think so. So what has Marquez done to separate himself from his countrymen? Theres his incredible consistency in that he has maybe just one legitimate loss since 1999, to current pound-for-pound ruler Floyd Mayweather Jr. Where Manny Pacquiao showed clear superiority over both Barrera and Morales, Marquez absolutely lit up Pacquiao last December, pulling off the greatest single victory since Lennox Lewis earned a stoppage over his supposed predecessor Vitali Klitschko in 2003. Folk Rock band Sun Kil Moon recorded an eponymous song about Sanchez on their 2003 album Ghosts of the Great Highway. He won the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF world titles, at one point or another and he is the consummate prototype of the boxer-puncher style. Snchez proved a dominant featherweight champion. In a career spanning Seven years and 2 months, Salvador Snchez fought 46 times with 44 wins, a single loss, and 1 draw. In a sad ending to a short and successful life, Sanchez was killed at the age of 23 in an automobile accident on Aug. 12, 1982. Salvador Sanchez turned pro at the age of 16 and won 17 of his first 18 fights by knockout. Tragically in the early hours of August 12, 1982, after returning from visiting friends, Sanchez was involved in a fatal accident. When he went up the ring for his last fight he was 44 years old (March 1966, vs. Calvin Woodland in Richmond, VA)! 05-08-1982. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 1991. During his championship stint at 130 pounds (84-87), Rocky Lockridge, Wilfredo Gomez and Brian Mitchell all had a claim to being the best fighter that division had to offer. 00136/2021. Some of Snchez' best fights and notable victories include wins over three Hall-of-Famers (Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gmez, and Danny Lopez), Roberto Castanon, Juan Laporte, Nicky Perez, and Patrick Ford. Snchez faced future champion Azumah Nelson at Madison Square Garden turned pro at the age of 23 years named... 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