Vicente Escobedo

Vicente Escobedo
Escobedo in 2011
Statistics
Real name	Vicente Escobedo
Nickname(s)	Chente
Rated at	Lightweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Reach	74"
Nationality	American/Mexican
Born	(1981-11-06) November 6, 1981 Woodland, California, United States
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	32
Wins	26
Wins by KO	14
Losses	6
Draws	0

Vicente Escobedo (born November 6, 1981 in Woodland, California) is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent.

Amateur career

As an amateur Escobedo boxed out of the Woodland Boxing Club.

Escobedo represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, winning one bout and losing one bout. He qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico.

Olympic Results

• Jose David Mosquera (Colombia) W TKO 3
• Rovshan Huseynov (Azerbaijan) L PTS (18-36)

Amateur Highlights

• Won a gold medal at the 1997 US Junior Olympics at 106 lbs.
• Won a bronze medal at 112 lbs at International Junior Olympics tournament in 1997.
• Bronze medalist at the 1998 US Junior championships at 119 lbs, losing to Mike Albares.
• Competed at the 2000 United States (US) championships at 125 lbs.
• 2000 P.A.L. National Champion - Won a gold medal at the 2000 Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 132 lbs, beating Paul Malignaggi and Marshall Christmas.
• Competed at the 2001 US championships at 132 lbs, losing Verquan Kimbrough.
• Won a silver medal at the 2001 PAL championships at 132 lbs, losing to Marshall Christmas.
• Won a bronze medal at the 2002 US championships at 132 lbs, losing to Lorenzo Reynolds.
• 2002 P.A.L. National Champion - Won a gold medal at the 2002 PAL championships at 132 lbs, beating Marlon Kerwick, David Rodela and Allen Litzau.
• 2003 United States Amateur Champion - 132 lbs. - Won a gold medal at the 2003 US championships at 132 lbs beating Aaron Bensinger of the Army World Class Athlete Program a three time National Championship bronze medalist 2002 P.A.L, 2003 National Golden Gloves, and 2004 Western Trials, Karl Dargan and Wes Ferguson.
• Competed at the 2003 PAL championships at 132 lbs, losing to Tyrone Harris.
• Competed at the 2003 World championships at 132 lbs.
• Won a silver medal at the 2004 US championships at 132 lbs, beating Hector Ramos and Mike Torres but losing to Anthony Vasquez.
• Won 2004 US Western Olympic trials at 132 lbs beating Sadot Vazquez.
• Won 2004 US Olympic trials at 132 lbs beating Miguel Gonzalez, Anthony Peterson, Anthony Vasquez and Peterson again.
• Won 2004 US Olympic box-off at 132 lbs, beating Anthony Peterson.
• Won a gold medal at the 2004 Titan Games at 60 kg.

Professional Boxing career

Escobedo started off his career with nine straight wins, followed by a loss to Daniel Jimenez. He fought eleven more fights, winning all of them, including wins against former champions Carlos Hernandez and Kevin Kelly. On September 19, 2009, he fought Michael Katsidis for the interim WBO lightweight title, but lost the bout by split decision. On November 6, 2010, he was defeated by Robert Guerrero via unanimous decision, Escobedo was knocked down twice by Guerrero. In 2012 he lost another title fight by TKO in the 5th round to Adrien Broner. On February 16, 2013, Escobedo was knocked out by Edner Cherry in the 6th round. (he was down once in the 2nd round and twice in the 6th). In September 2013 Escobedo suffered his third consecutive loss by KO to Fernando Carcamo, Escobedo was Ko'd in round 2. Overall, he has compiled a record of 25 wins (14 by knockout), and 6 losses.

Professional boxing record

26 Wins (15 knockouts, 12 decisions), 5 Losses (2 knockouts, 3 decisions), 0 Draws[1]
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Venue and Location	Notes
Loss	26–5	Edner Cherry	TKO	6 (10), 3:00	2013-02-16	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss	26–4	Adrien Broner	TKO	5 (12), 2:45	2012-07-21	U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio	For vacant WBO Super Featherweight title.
Win	26–3	Juan Ruiz	UD	10	2012-05-12	Woodland Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California
Win	25–3	Lonnie Smith	TKO	1 (10), 2:20	2012-03-03	Woodland Community & Senior Center, Woodland, California	Won vacant WBO NABO Super Featherweight title.
Win	24–3	Rocky Juarez	UD	10	2011-09-23	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Win	23–3	Walter Estrada	UD	10	2011-09-23	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Loss	22–3	Robert Guerrero	UD	10	2010-11-06	Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey	For vacant WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title.
Win	22–2	Carlos Urías	TKO	3 (10), 1:33	2010-03-26	Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Ciudad de México
Loss	21–2	Michael Katsidis	SD	12	2009-09-19	MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada	For Interim WBO Lightweight title.
Win	21–1	Kevin Kelley	TKO	2 (10), 1:53	2009-05-21	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win	20–1	Carlos Hernández	UD	10	2009-04-04	Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas
Win	19–1	Dominic Salcido	TKO	6 (10), 0:42	2008-09-26	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
Win	18–1	Cristian Favela	UD	8	2008-06-18	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win	17–1	Roberto David Arrieta	UD	10	2008-05-02	The Home Depot Center, Carson, California
Win	16–1	Pascali Adorno	UD	10	2008-01-11	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California
Win	15–1	Miguel Angel Munguia	UD	8	2007-10-06	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win	14–1	Carlos Diaz	UD	10	2007-07-06	McAllen Convention Center, McAllen, Texas
Win	13–1	Priest Smalls	UD	10	2007-02-01	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win	12–1	Julian Rodriguez	KO	4 (8), 2:05	2006-11-30	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win	11–1	Ramón Guevara	KO	5 (8), 2:33	2006-11-10	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois
Win	10–1	Baudel Cardenas	UD	8	2006-07-20	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Loss	9–1	Daniel Jiménez	SD	8	2006-04-21	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win	9–0	Jesús Salvador Pérez	TKO	6 (8), 2:53	2006-01-27	Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona
Win	8–0	Jefferson Auraad Rodríguez	KO	2 (8), 1:40	2006-01-05	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win	7–0	Gregory Piper	KO	2 (6), 1:52	2005-09-17	MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win	6–0	Juan Manuel Matias	TKO	2 (6), 2:58	2005-08-19	Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
Win	5–0	Edgar Fabian Vargas	TKO	1 (6), 2:57	2005-07-16	MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win	4–0	Oscar Villa	TKO	2 (6), 3:00	2005-05-27	Arco Arena, Sacramento, California
Win	3–0	Geronimo Hernandez	TKO	4 (6), 0:10	2005-04-29	Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas
Win	2–0	Jose Rodriguez	KO	1 (6), 1:22	2005-04-09	Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
Win	1–0	Abraham Verdugo	KO	2 (6), 1:06	2005-02-19	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California	Professional boxing debut.

Media

Escobedo made an appearance as himself in Fight Night Round 3. He was also featured in the 4th episode of Discovery Channel's Fight Quest, while training in Ignacio "Nacho" Beristáin's gym in Mexico City.

Current Career

Escobedo currently works as a boxing coach at Classic Kickboxing in Downtown Pasadena.

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