| |
|
JUAN MANUEL M?RQUEZ, "WORLD'S BEST LATINO FIGHTER OF THE YEAR"
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
Sensational Mexican boxer Juan Manuel M?rquez has been proclaimed the "World's Best Latino Fighter of Year" in a survey conducted by Notifight.com, the planet's leading boxing site in Spanish language.
In addition to his dramatic "Knockout of the Year" victory over Filipino Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas last month, the 39-year-old Juan Manuel M?rquez also scored a 12-round win over Ukrainian Serhiy Fedchenko (32-2, 14KO's) in April last year to capture yet another world title, becoming a 4-division world champion.
It was a fantastic 2012 for the "Dinamita" M?rquez who won the WBO Super Lightweight (140 lbs) world crown as well as the "Champion of the Decade" belt and ended the year with an extraordinary record of 55 victories, only four defeats, 1 draw, his thrilling victory over Pacquiao was the 40th knockout of his amazing 20-year career.
The second place in the election for the best latino fighter of the year went to WBC Middleweight world champion Sergio "Maravilla" Mart?nez (50-2-2, 28KO's) of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"Maravilla" Mart?nez, 37, won his two world title fights of the year. In March he knocked out Briton Matthew Macklin in New York and in September he survived a last round knock down to dethroned Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
This coming April, Martinez will defend his 160-pounds (72.64 kg) world title against unbeaten 30-year-old Briton Martin Murray (25-0-1, 11KO's) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Voted in third place is unbeaten american-born Puerto Rican Danny Garc?a (25-0, 16KO's). In 2012 Danny Garc?a annihilated Mexican legend Eric "El Terrible" Morales, knocked out Briton Amir Khan to become unified WBA/WBC super Lightweight world champion.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Pabular to face Kitano on April 13 at Korakuen Hall
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 10 Apr 2026Five reasons why IBA NOMAD 14 in Almaty is worth watching
, Fri, 10 Apr 2026Antonio bounces back in Sydney International Open Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 10 Apr 2026Wise Owl Boxing Signs Rising Los Angeles Prospect Jahvad McDermott
, Fri, 10 Apr 2026Staying active is Magsayo’s priority
By Joaquin Henson, , Thu, 09 Apr 2026Abu Bakar ready to rumble against Singh on April 11
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 09 Apr 2026Atty. Aldwin Alegre is set to compete in the 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 to be held at the Luxurious Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa, Thailand from April 11-19, 2026.
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 09 Apr 2026WEIGH IN RESULTS IGLESIAS VS SILYAGIN - TOMORROW NIGHT IN MONTREAL!
, Thu, 09 Apr 2026Kristian Prenga Headlines “Crossroads in Brick City” on June 6 in Newark
, Thu, 09 Apr 2026Macala, Silva, Lopez to play in 14th Atty. Jong Guevarra Cup
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 09 Apr 2026Former World Champion Miguel Berchelt Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
, Thu, 09 Apr 2026Sem Japet Enano Stuns Hometown Favorite Tyrell Adams to Claim IBO Oceania Featherweight Title
, Thu, 09 Apr 2026IBF lightweight eliminator tops IBA.PRO 17 card in Ufa
, Thu, 09 Apr 2026Biasong fights Bustrillo on April 18 in Bukidnon
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 08 Apr 2026Olmillo fights Boquiren on April 18 in RFL
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 08 Apr 2026Overweight Paradero cancels bout
By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 08 Apr 2026Biado's World 8-Ball Title Bid Ends
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 08 Apr 2026WBC Champion Lester Martinez will be honored in Guatemala Congress
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 08 Apr 2026Full Card Announced for this Saturday, April 11, Mielnicki Jr. vs. Huerta Event from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City & Live on ProBoxTV
, Wed, 08 Apr 2026THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 7 APRIL 2026: Santiago Retains WBA/WBO Titles in Tokyo; Taduran KOs Perez in 5; Price Decisions Aquino; Wins by Wilder, Bentley and Tim Tszyu
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 07 Apr 2026Carlo Biado is the last Filipino standing in the 2026 Yalin WPA Men's 8-Ball World Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 07 Apr 2026Unification next for Taduran?
By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 07 Apr 2026BEN WHITTAKER REPLACES INJURED CALLUM SMITH AS THE NEW MAIN EVENT FOR LIVERPOOL FIGHT NIGHT ON APRIL 18 – LIVE ON DAZN
, Tue, 07 Apr 2026Filipino chess phenom triumphs at Krefelder Osteropen 2026 chess tournament in Germany
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 07 Apr 2026ProBoxTV Travels to Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, This Friday, April 10, as Hebert Conceicao Sousa Battles Power-Punching South American Johan Gonzalez in Middleweight Main Event
, Tue, 07 Apr 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
