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Israel Garcia (boxer)

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Israel Garcia
Born
Israel Carlos Garcia

(1970-05-12) May 12, 1970 (age 54)
NationalityPuerto Rico Puerto Rican
Other namesKing Kong
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Reach77 in (197 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins20
Wins by KO11
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0

Israel Carlos Garcia (born May 12, 1970) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2010. He has 20 wins out of 23 matches. He is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m).

Professional career

On September 25, 2008 Garcia was knocked out by Mexican American Cristobal Arreola in the third round.[1] That didn't stop him from pursuing his career as a professional boxer.[2]

Professional record

20 Wins (11 knockouts), 3 Losses, 0 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 20-3-0 United States Brett Smith DQ 3 (8), (0:50) March 31, 2010 New ZealandTrusts Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Smith disqualified for Headbutting & wrestling
Loss 19-3-0 Russia Denis Boytsov TKO 2 (1:17) February 2, 2009 GermanyRostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title
Loss 19-2-0 United States Cristobal Arreola TKO 3 (1:11) September 25, 2008 CaliforniaSoboba Casino, San Jacinto, California WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title

References

  1. ^ "Paul Williams, Kolle, Chris Arreola, Garcia Interviews". Boxing Scene.
  2. ^ Eberline, Richard. "Boxing Result: Williams, Arreola Stop Foes At Soboba Casino".