Daniel Zaragoza
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Daniel Zaragoza was a Mexican
professional boxer
. Known as "The Mouse," Zaragoza a popular champion in the Super Bantamweight
division throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Bantamweight
title with a disqualification victory over Freddie Jackson
.
He lost his title in his first defense to Miguel "Happy" Lora. In his next bout, he suffered a loss to future hall of fame member Jeff Fenech
.
Super Bantamweight
title with a knockout win over future hall of fame member Carlos Zarate.
He successfully defended his title four times, which included wins over future champion Valerio Nati, Paul Banke
(16-3-0), Frankie Duarte (47-7-1), and former champion Chan-Yong Park. In 1990, he lost the belt to Paul Banke
whom he had defeated just three fights prior.
Two fights later, Zaragoza regained the belt with a split decision win over Kiyoshi Hatanaka
. He defended the belt against Chun Huh (25-2-0) of South Korea
and avenged his loss against Paul Banke. In 1992, he lost his title to Thierry Jacob. In his next two fights he battled newly crowned WBC super bantamweight titleholder Tracy Harris Patterson
, who had recently defeated Jacob. He fought to a draw with Patterson in the first bout and lost by knockout in the second bout when the fight was stopped due to a cut.
Super Bantamweight
champion Hector Acero-Sanchez, who had defeated Tracy Harris Patterson to win the title. The bout was ruled a draw, but Zaragoza fought a rematch with Sanchez later in the year and won the belt via split decision. At 36 years 11 months, he became the oldest super bantamweight champion in history.
Zaragoza was able to defend the title four times, including two wins against former and future champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi
, a win over Tsuyoshi Harada (20-1-0), and a win against undefeated bantamweight champion Wayne McCullough
who had recently moved up in weight. On Sep 6, 1997, he lost his title to then-undefeated 21 year old Erik Morales
, who knocked out Zaragoza in the 11th round. Zaragoza retired after the bout at the age of 39 with a record of 55-8-3.
in 2004.
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
professional boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. Known as "The Mouse," Zaragoza a popular champion in the Super Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Super bantamweight is a weight division in professional boxing. The maximum weight for this division is 122 pounds, or roughly 55.34 kilograms....
division throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Amateur career
- 1979 Represented Mexico as a bantamweight at the Pan-American Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Results were:
- Defeated Alfonso Abata (Ecuador)
- Lost to Jackie BeardJackie BeardJackie Beard is a former American amateur boxer, hailing from Jackson, Tennessee.-Amateur career:Beard was an amateur boxing standout in the late 1970s. He won the National AAU in the bantamweight division three times 1978, 1979, and 1980. He also won the bantamweight championship in the 1978...
(United States) points
- Represented Mexico as a bantamweight at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Results were:
- Defeated Philip Sutcliffe (Ireland) points
- Defeated Ray Gilbody (Great Britain) points
- Lost to Michael ParrisMichael Anthony (boxer)Michael Parris , aka Michael Anthony, is a retired boxer from Guyana, who competed in the bantamweight Michael Parris (born October 4, 1957), aka Michael Anthony, is a retired boxer from Guyana, who competed in the bantamweight Michael Parris (born October 4, 1957), aka Michael Anthony, is a...
(Guyana) TKO by 2
WBC Bantamweight Championship
In 1985 he captured the vacant WBCWorld Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
Bantamweight
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
title with a disqualification victory over Freddie Jackson
Freddie Jackson
Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson is an American soul singer. He was an important figure in R&B during the 1980s and early 1990s...
.
He lost his title in his first defense to Miguel "Happy" Lora. In his next bout, he suffered a loss to future hall of fame member Jeff Fenech
Jeff Fenech
Jeff Fenech is a retired Australian boxer and a three-time world champion who is now a boxing trainer.-Boxing career:...
.
WBC Super Bantamweight Championship
Zaragoza moved up in weight in his next bout and scored 7 consecutive wins before capturing the vacant WBCWorld Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
Super Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Super bantamweight is a weight division in professional boxing. The maximum weight for this division is 122 pounds, or roughly 55.34 kilograms....
title with a knockout win over future hall of fame member Carlos Zarate.
He successfully defended his title four times, which included wins over future champion Valerio Nati, Paul Banke
Paul Banke
Paul Andre Banke, , is a former a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Professional boxer.-Professional career:Banke turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC Super Bantamweight Title in 1990 with an upset TKO over Daniel Zaragoza...
(16-3-0), Frankie Duarte (47-7-1), and former champion Chan-Yong Park. In 1990, he lost the belt to Paul Banke
Paul Banke
Paul Andre Banke, , is a former a WBC Super Bantamweight Title Professional boxer.-Professional career:Banke turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC Super Bantamweight Title in 1990 with an upset TKO over Daniel Zaragoza...
whom he had defeated just three fights prior.
Two fights later, Zaragoza regained the belt with a split decision win over Kiyoshi Hatanaka
Kiyoshi Hatanaka
is a retired Japanese boxer who is a former WBC super bantamweight champion.Hatanaka began karate at the first grade of elementary school, and won the Japanese championship in the juvenile division at its sixth grade and the first grade of junior high school. In addition, he began football at the...
. He defended the belt against Chun Huh (25-2-0) of South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
and avenged his loss against Paul Banke. In 1992, he lost his title to Thierry Jacob. In his next two fights he battled newly crowned WBC super bantamweight titleholder Tracy Harris Patterson
Tracy Harris Patterson
Tracy Harris Patterson, , is a former boxer who became a two weight world champion. Born Tracy Harris, he is the adopted son of former Golden Gloves and World Champion Floyd Patterson, turned Golden Gloves success into a solid pro career...
, who had recently defeated Jacob. He fought to a draw with Patterson in the first bout and lost by knockout in the second bout when the fight was stopped due to a cut.
Oldest Super Bantamweight Champion
In 1995 he would yet again get another crack at the title against WBCWorld Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
Super Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Super bantamweight is a weight division in professional boxing. The maximum weight for this division is 122 pounds, or roughly 55.34 kilograms....
champion Hector Acero-Sanchez, who had defeated Tracy Harris Patterson to win the title. The bout was ruled a draw, but Zaragoza fought a rematch with Sanchez later in the year and won the belt via split decision. At 36 years 11 months, he became the oldest super bantamweight champion in history.
Zaragoza was able to defend the title four times, including two wins against former and future champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi
is a former World Boxing Council world bantamweight champion from Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan. His record is 19–6–1 .He is popular for his fight style and unique personality, and has appeared in several television variety shows....
, a win over Tsuyoshi Harada (20-1-0), and a win against undefeated bantamweight champion Wayne McCullough
Wayne McCullough
Wayne William McCullough is a professional boxer. During his professional career, which spans back to 1993, he held the WBC title in the Bantamweight category...
who had recently moved up in weight. On Sep 6, 1997, he lost his title to then-undefeated 21 year old Erik Morales
Erik Morales
Érik Isaac Morales Elvira is a Mexican professional boxer. He is the first Mexican born boxer in history to win a world title in four weight classes and is the current WBC Light Welterweight Champion...
, who knocked out Zaragoza in the 11th round. Zaragoza retired after the bout at the age of 39 with a record of 55-8-3.
Retirement
He was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of FameInternational Boxing Hall of Fame
The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta...
in 2004.