Hector Acero Sánchez

Hector Acero Sánchez (born March 18, 1966) is a Dominican former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2002. He held the WBC super bantamweight title from 1994 to 1995.

Hector Acero Sánchez
Born (1966-03-18) March 18, 1966 (age 58)
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Statistics
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights53
Wins41
Wins by KO22
Losses9
Draws3

Boxing career

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In August 1994, he defeated Tracy Harris Patterson via split decision in a surprise upset for the WBC super bantamweight title.[2] After winning a non-title bout against Barrington Francis in 1994, Sánchez made two defenses of his title the following year, defeating former WBA super bantamweight champion Julio Gervacio in a 12 round unanimous decision and fighting to a controversial draw against former WBC bantamweight and two-time WBC super bantamweight champion, Daniel Zaragoza. They fought again on November 6, 1995, when the WBC ordered an immediate rematch for the title. The fight was close and bloody as Zaragaza was prone to cuts throughout his career, but after 12 rounds, Sánchez lost his title via split decision.[3]

Professional boxing record

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53 fights41 wins9 losses
By knockout221
By decision198
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
53Loss41–9–3Rocky JuarezUD10Oct 19, 2002Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, U.S.
52Loss41–8–3Juan Carlos RamirezUD10Aug 2, 2002Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, Texas, U.S.
51Win41–7–3Victorio AbadiaUD12Jan 31, 2002Days Inn, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained WBC Latino featherweight title
50Win40–7–3Baby Lorona Jr.UD12Aug 11, 2001Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won WBC Latino featherweight title
49Win39–7–3Catalino BecerraTKO6 (10)Jun 16, 2000Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
48Win38–7–3Aldo ValtierraTD6 (10)Apr 17, 2000Casino Queen, East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
47Loss37–7–3Nana Yaw KonaduPTS10Jun 12, 1999Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
46Loss37–6–3Carlos BarretoUD12Oct 3, 1998Caracas, VenezuelaFor WBA interim super bantamweight title
45Win37–5–3Juan Jesus MejiaUD8Aug 5, 1998Capitol Theatre, Rye, New York, U.S.
44Win36–5–3Darryl PickneyUD10Feb 21, 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
43Win35–5–3Mauricio MartínezUD8Nov 28, 1997The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42Win34–5–3Mauricio MartínezUD8Aug 23, 1997Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
41Loss33–5–3Kennedy McKinneyUD12May 6, 1997Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S.For IBF-USBA super bantamweight title
40Loss33–4–3Érik MoralesUD12Jun 7, 1996Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC-NABF super bantamweight title
39Win33–3–3Rafael RodriguezTKO5 (?)Mar 23, 1996Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
38Loss32–3–3Daniel ZaragozaSD12Nov 6, 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Lost WBC super bantamweight title
37Draw32–2–3Daniel ZaragozaMD12Jun 2, 1995Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBC super bantamweight title
36Win32–2–2Julio GervacioUD12Mar 11, 1995Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBC super bantamweight title
35Win31–2–2Barrington FrancisUD10Oct 28, 1994Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Win30–2–2Tracy Harris PattersonSD12Aug 26, 1994Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won WBC super bantamweight title
33Win29–2–2Jose HernandezUD8May 13, 1994Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City, New York, U.S.
32Loss28–2–2Frankie ToledoUD10Mar 31, 1994Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31Draw28–1–2Eddie CroftPTS10Dec 9, 1993Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
30Win28–1–1Ishmael SandersSD10Oct 1, 1993Ramada Hotel, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained USA New York State super bantamweight title
29Win27–1–1Darryl PinckneyUD10Mar 20, 1993Ramada Hotel, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant USA New York State super bantamweight title
28Draw26–1–1Victor LaureanoTD2 (?)Sep 4, 1992Carolina, Puerto Rico
27Win26–1Luis RamosKO3 (?)Jul 16, 1992Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
26Win25–1Cesar AlmonteKO2 (?)Apr 5, 1992Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
25Win24–1Domingo SolanoPTS10Nov 13, 1991Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
24Loss23–1Jose GarciaKO11 (12)Sep 5, 1991Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicFor Dominican Republic super bantamweight title
23Win23–0Fenel SolanoKO2 (?)May 26, 1991Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
22Win22–0Areil CordobaTKO4 (?)Mar 21, 1991Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
21Win21–0Frank RodriguezTKO3 (?)Jan 21, 1991Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
20Win20–0Jose Antonio PenaTKO5 (?)Dec 10, 1990Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
19Win19–0Ricardo PascualPTS10Nov 11, 1990Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
18Win18–0Radamez RodriguezTKO2 (?)Oct 19, 1990Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
17Win17–0Cesar AlmonteTKO8 (?)Aug 20, 1990Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
16Win16–0Francisco PenaTKO7 (?)Jul 1, 1990Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
15Win15–0Domingo AlvarezTKO6 (12)May 5, 1990Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican RepublicWon Dominican Republic super bantamweight title
14Win14–0Cesar AlmonteTKO7 (?)Apr 26, 1990Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
13Win13–0Ricardo PascualPTS10Mar 30, 1990Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12Win12–0Mario GomezTKO4 (?)Mar 1, 1990Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
11Win11–0Luis BaokingPTS8Nov 28, 1989Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
10Win10–0Luis Antonio GuzmanTKO6 (?)Oct 11, 1989Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
9Win9–0Luis Antonio GuzmanPTS8Sep 22, 1989Palacio de los Deportes, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
8Win8–0Johnny CabreraTKO1 (?)Sep 6, 1989Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
7Win7–0Nelson SolanoTKO3 (?)Aug 16, 1989Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
6Win6–0Julian GonzalezPTS6Jul 27, 1989Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
5Win5–0Nelson SolanoKO1 (?)Jul 17, 1989Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
4Win4–0Julio CastroTKO2 (?)Jul 1, 1989La Romana, Dominican Republic
3Win3–0Luis PerezTKO5 (?)Jun 6, 1989Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
2Win2–0Manuel RamirezTKO2 (?)Apr 10, 1989Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
1Win1–0Fernando ZayasKO4 (?)Mar 10, 1989La Romana, Dominican Republic

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Hector Acero Sánchez". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Fleischer, Nat; Andre, Sam; Rafael, Don (2001). An Illustrated History of Boxing. ISBN 9780806522012.
  3. ^ Kowalick, Vince (December 20, 1997). "Zaragoza Gets Bloody Revenge, Wins Title : Boxing: Split-decision victory at Forum over Acero-Sanchez makes up for earlier draw". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
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Achievements
Preceded by WBC Super Bantamweight Champion
Aug 26, 1994– Nov 06, 1995
Succeeded by