Nickname(s) El Herrero Name Santiago Samaniego Total fights 51 Rated at Light Middleweight Role Professional Boxer Draws 1 | Nationality Panama Martial art Boxing Losses 13 Stance Orthodox Division Light middleweight Wins by ko 30 | |
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Real name Santiago Ryce Samaniego Born January 25, 1974 (age 50) Panama City, Panama ( 1974-01-25 ) | ||
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Santiago Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974 in Panama City, Panama) is a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.
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Background
Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.
Professional career
Nicknamed "El Herrero", Samaniego turned pro in 1993, and in 1997 took on undefeated Mihai Leu for the Vacant WBO Welterweight Title, but lost a decision. In 2002 he faced Mamadou Thiam for the interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, and won in a 12th round stoppage. In 2003, he was TKO'd by Alejandro García, losing the belt. Since the loss, he dropped fights to Rhoshii Wells and Sechew Powell
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