Santiago Samaniego

Santiago Samaniego
Born
Santiago Ryce Samaniego

(1974-01-25) January 25, 1974 (age 50)
Panama City, Panama
Other namesEl Herrero
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Middleweight
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins37
Wins by KO30
Losses13
Draws1
No contests0

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

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Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.

Professional career

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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

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Achievements
New title WBA light middleweight champion
Interim title

August 10, 2002 - September 14, 2002
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Alejandro García
Preceded by
Fernando Vargas
as Champion
WBA light middleweight champion
Regular title

September 14, 2002 – March 1, 2003
Succeeded by