Santiago Samaniego
Santiago Samaniego | |
|---|---|
| Born | Santiago Ryce Samaniego January 25, 1974 Panama City, Panama |
| Other names | El Herrero |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Middleweight |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 1 |
Santiago Nathaniel Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974) is a Panamanian former boxer who competed from 1993 to 2007, with a comeback in 2011.
Background
[edit]Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.
Professional career
[edit]Nicknamed "El Herrero", Samaniego turned pro in 1993 and in 1997 took on undefeated Mihai Leu for the vacant WBO Welterweight title, but lost a decision. In 2002 he faced Mamadou Thiam for the interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, and won in a 12th round stoppage. In 2003, he was TKO'd by Alejandro García, losing the belt. Since the loss, he dropped fights to Rhoshii Wells and Sechew Powell.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Santiago Samaniego from BoxRec (registration required)
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