Daniel Estrada (boxer)

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Estrada and the second or maternal family name is Espitia.
Daniel Estrada
Statistics
Real name Pedro Daniel Estrada Espitia
Nickname(s) Tremendo
Rated at Lightweight
Height 5 ft 11 in (182 cm)
Reach 74 in (188 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born (1985-05-04) May 4, 1985
Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 37
Wins 32
Wins by KO 24
Losses 4
Draws 1
No contests 0

Pedro Daniel Estrada Espitia (born May 4, 1985, in Iztapalapa, Distrito Federal, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Lightweight division.

Pedro is the former WBC Silver lightweight Champion, WBC Youth World lightweight Champion, WBC FECARBOX lightweight Champion, WBC Continental Americas lightweight Champion and also the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) lightweight Champion.[1]

He has lost to famous boxers such as the current WBC Lightweight Champion Omar Figueroa and WBO Lightweight contender Kevin Mitchell.[2][3]

Early life

As a child Estrada would sell candy and wash car windows on the street, to help support his family.[4]

Professional career

His first loss was to undefeated Lightweight Prospect José Emilio Perea. On February 27, 2010 Daniel beat veteran Angel Alirio Rivero by 10th round T.K.O. in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Blear, James (2009-09-16). "Edgar Sosa, Saul Alvarez, Carlos Zarate Jr. Sweep Foes - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  2. ↑ Christ, Scott (2014-08-16). "Omar Figueroa stops Daniel Estrada to retain WBC belt". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
  3. ↑ Powell, Jeff (2015-01-31). "Kevin Mitchell beats Daniel Estrada for WBC Silver lightweight title at the O2 Arena as referee stops it in the eighth round". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
  4. ↑ http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/videohub/video/clipDeportes?id=969144&cc=3888
  5. ↑ Christ, Scott (2010-02-28). "Guadalajara Controversy: Nino doesn't knock out Mayol, referee ruins Estrada-Rivero". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  6. ↑ Nathanielsz, Ronnie (2009-11-22). "Rodel Mayol Shocks Edgar Sosa, Knockout Win in Two - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2010-06-06.


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