Jaime Garza (boxer)

Jaime Garza (born September 10, 1959 in Santa Cruz, California) was an American boxer in the Featherweight division. He is the former WBC Super Bantamweight Champion.[1][2]

Jaime Garza
Statistics
Real nameJaime Garza
Nickname(s)El Rayo
Weight(s)Super Featherweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight
Height5 ft 9in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Born (1959-09-10) September 10, 1959
Santa Cruz, California Residence, La Joya TX.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins48
Wins by KO44
Losses6
Draws0
No contests0

Biography

Garza is of Mexican descent. In February 1978, he won his pro debut by Knocking out Eduardo Villareal.[3] On June 15, 1983 an undefeated Garza defeated Bobby Berna to win the WBC Super Bantamweight Championship.[4][5]

Preceded by
Wilfredo Gómez
Vacated
WBC Super Bantamweight Champion
15 June 1983 3 November 1984
Succeeded by
Juan Meza

See also

References

  1. "Jaime Garza - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. 2008-03-29. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  2. Richard Hoffer (1986-02-01). "Jaime Garza Went From Invincible to Invisible". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  3. "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1972-06-30. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  4. "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1983-06-15. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  5. "Jaime Garza Stops Mario Gomez in Fourth Round". Los Angeles Times. 1986-04-29. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
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