Miguel Cartagena
Puerto Rican-American professional boxer
Miguel Cartagena
Born (1992-07-05 ) July 5, 1992 (age 32) Nationality American Other names No Fear Statistics Weight(s) Bantamweight Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) Reach 68 in (173 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 25 Wins 17 Wins by KO 8 Losses 7 Draws 1 No contests 0
Miguel Cartagena (born July 5, 1992) is a Puerto Rican-American professional boxer .[ 1] [ 2]
Amateur career
In 2009, a 16-year-old Cartagena won both the U.S. National Championship and the National Golden Gloves Championship .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] For his accomplishment, he was awarded the Pride of Philadelphia Award by the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame .[ 6]
Professional career
On March 26, 2011, Cartagena won his pro debut against Omar Gonzalez. The bout was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City , New Jersey .[ 7]
Cartagena fought for the WBC International flyweight title against Galal Yafai on 30 April 2022 on the undercard of the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano title unification bout. He lost via a second round corner retirement.[ 8]
Professional boxing record
25 fights
17 wins
7 losses
By knockout
8
4
By decision
9
3
Draws
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, Time
Date
Location
Notes
25
Loss
17–7–1
Galal Yafai
RTD
2 (10) 3:00
2022-04-30
Madison Square Garden , New York , U.S.
For WBC International flyweight title
24
Win
17–6–1
Reyes Lopez Escalente
TKO
3 (6) 2:30
2021-06-12
La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta , Mexico
23
Win
16–6–1
Arcadio Salazar Chanez
TKO
-(4) 1:29
2020-10-30
La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta , Mexico
22
Loss
15–6–1
Jesus Soler
UD
8
2019-06-15
Parx Casino , Bensalem , U.S.
21
Loss
15–5–1
Carlos Maldonado
SD
8
2018-06-29
Parx Casino , Bensalem , U.S.
20
Loss
15–4–1
Brian Viloria
KO
5 (8) 0:44
2017-09-09
StubHub Center , Carson , U.S.
19
Draw
15–3–1
Toshiyuki Igarashi
TD
3 (10) 0:49
2017-04-01
Korakuen Hall , Tokyo , Japan
18
Win
15–3
Jobert Alvarez
TKO
1 (6) 2:16
2016-07-15
Kissimmee Civic Center , Kissimmee , U.S.
17
Loss
14–3
Ricardo Rodriguez
UD
10
2016-02-26
Tony Rosa Community Center, Palm Bay , U.S.
For vacant WBO Latino super flyweight title
16
Win
14–2
Javier Franco
UD
10
2015-07-04
L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium, Philipsburg , Sint Marteen
Won vacant IBO International super bantamweight title
15
Loss
13–2
Emmanuel Rodríguez
KO
1 (10) 1:49
2014-10-18
Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Catano , Puerto Rico
For vacant WBO Latino bantamweight title
14
Win
13–1
Jesús González
UD
6
2014-08-23
Ring of Dreams Boxing Gym, Winston-Salem , U.S.
13
Loss
12–1
Timur Shailezov
TKO
3 (6) 1:56
2014-04-24
Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, U.S.
12
Win
12–0
Miguel Robles
KO
2 (8) 2:31
2014-03-21
Harrah's Philadelphia , Chester , U.S.
11
Win
11–0
Felipe Rivas
RTD
6 (8) 3:00
2014-01-25
Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem U.S.
10
Win
10–0
Eduardo Valenzuela
UD
6
2013-12-18
Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, U.S.
9
Win
9–0
Jhon Alberto Molina
UD
4
2013-10-25
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia , U.S.
8
Win
8–0
Eduardo Melendez
UD
4
2013-08-23
Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge , U.S.
7
Win
7–0
Angel Carvajal
UD
4
2013-04-27
Barclays Center , Brooklyn , U.S.
6
Win
6–0
Jose Rivera
UD
6
2012-10-12
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia , U.S.
5
Win
5–0
Luis Miguel Ortiz
UD
4
2012-04-20
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia , U.S.
4
Win
4–0
David Rodriquez
TKO
1 (6) ?
2012-01-13
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia , U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Christian Cruz
TKO
2 (4) 2:20
2011-09-10
Boardwalk Hall , Atlantic City , U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Jaime Gonzalez
KO
2 (4)
?
2011-06-25
South Philly Arena , Philadelphia , U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Omar Gonzalez
UD
4
2011-03-26
Boardwalk Hall , Atlantic City , U.S.
References
^ Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame . Phillyhall.org. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
^ Miguel Cartagena – Amateur Boxing Record . Boxing-scoop.com. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
^ Features, Events, Results | Team USA . USA Boxing. Retrieved on July 8, 2015.
^ Miguel Cartagena and Other American Olympic Hopefuls Face Chinese Olympic Team . Bleacher Report (September 29, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
^ Rau'shee Warren handles Miguel Cartagena to win fourth national title . Sports.espn.go.com (July 18, 2010). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
^ "Pride of Philadelphia" . Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame . Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011 .
^ Miguel Cartagena turns pro! | Boxing News . Fightnews (February 15, 2011). Retrieved on 2015-07-08.
^ Brown, Shaun (April 8, 2022). "Galal Yafai Aiming To Impress American Audience On April 30" . boxing-social.com . Retrieved April 19, 2022 .
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