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Enrique Ornelas

Enrique Ornelas

Mexican boxer

Enrique Andrade Ornelas (born September 17, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer. A two-time world title challenger, Ornelas challenged for the WBO super middleweight title in 2010, as well as the WBA light heavyweight title in 2012.

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Background

Born in Jesús del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico, Ornelas is the younger brother of super middleweight contender Librado Andrade.[1][2]

Career

Ornelas began his professional career on 16 October 1999, beating previously unbeaten Rigoberto Placencia on points over four rounds at the Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California].[3]

Ornelas vs. Hopkins

On December 2, 2009, Ornelas fought Bernard Hopkins through 12-rounds but lost a unanimous decision. The bout took place in the light heavyweight division and Ornelas had never fought that high up in weight before.[4]

First title shot

Ornelas went to Montreal for his first shot at a world title as he faced WBO champion Robert Stieglitz set for November 20.[when?] Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas' half-brother Librado Andrade in 2008 and he made the third defense of the WBO crown.[5]

He now makes his home in La Habra, California.

Professional boxing record

30 Wins (20 knockouts, 10 decisions), 6 Losses (1 by knockout, 5 by decision), 0 Draws [6]
Res. Opponent Type Rd Date Location Notes
— TBA —-(8)2011-05-06 California Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
LossGermany Robert Stieglitz UD12 (12)2010-11-20 Germany Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany For WBO Super Middleweight title.
WinUnited States Julius Fogle KO4 (8)2010-04-22 California Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
LossUnited States Bernard Hopkins UD12 (12)2009-12-02 Pennsylvania Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinMexico Roberto Baro KO4 (6)2009-07-30 California Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
LossMexico Marco Antonio Rubio SD12 (12)2008-10-18 New Jersey Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
WinUnited States Daryl Salmon TKO2 (10)2008-07-04 Texas Dodge Arena Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
WinUnited States Norberto Bravo RTD7 (12)2008-02-22 California Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S. NABF middleweight title
WinUnited States Bronco McKart RTD5 (12)2007-12-07 Nevada MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. NABF middleweight title
LossUnited States Bronco McKart SD12 (12)2007-08-10 Pennsylvania New Alhambra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. vacant NABF middleweight title
LossAustralia Sam Soliman MD10 (10)2006-11-17 California Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
WinUnited States Raul Munoz TKO1 (8)2006-08-18 California Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.

References

  1. [1]
    "Brothers Enrique Ornelas And Librado Andrade Would Fight Each Other -- Boxing FanHouse". boxing.fanhouse.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010.
  2. [2]
    "BraggingRightsCorner.com - "Meet the Bash Brothers: Librado Andrade and Enrique Ornelas"... By Tom Dickey". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
  3. [3]
    Boxrec. "Enrique Ornelas". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  4. [4]
    "Hopkins beats Ornelas by unanimous decision". December 3, 2009.
  5. [5]
    "Boxing - Ornelas to challenge Stieglitz". Archived from the original on September 4, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
  6. [6]
    "Enrique Ornelas - Boxer". Archived from the original on June 16, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
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