Alex Garcia (boxer)
Encyclopedia
Alex García is a former US-American heavyweight boxer
best known to be a contender in the 1990s. A San Fernando native, and former gang member, he served five years in San Quentin State Prison
for stabbing a rival gang member. Upon his release, he found himself training at the Jet Center, where he took up boxing. He was mentored under William “Blinky” Rodriguez.
in 1986.
In Reno at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
he lost in the final to Teofilo Stevenson
.http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldChamps1986.html
, and Jerry Goff
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In 1992 he won the NSABF title against Jerry Jones. After three successful defenses, and with a fight against Riddick Bowe
in the advanced planning stage, he took a warm-up fight against Mike Dixon who KOd him by catching García with a blow to his temple. However,soon after in a rematch fight at the "Brady Theater" in Tulsa, OK in May 1994, Alex García won a unanimous decision against Mike Dixon. García never was a serious contender again, drawing with James Warring
and getting KOd by Garing Lane.
In 1994 he lost his NABF title on points to fringe contender Joe Hipp
, in 1995 he lost on points to Buster Mathis Jr.
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Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
best known to be a contender in the 1990s. A San Fernando native, and former gang member, he served five years in San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin State Prison is a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation state prison for men in unincorporated San Quentin, Marin County, California, United States. Opened in July 1852, it is the oldest prison in the state. California's only death row for male inmates, the largest...
for stabbing a rival gang member. Upon his release, he found himself training at the Jet Center, where he took up boxing. He was mentored under William “Blinky” Rodriguez.
Amateur
Mexican-American García was an amateur star in the super heavyweight division, he won the National ChampionshipsNational Amateur Super Heavyweight Champions
Below is a list of National Amateur Boxing Super Heavyweight Champions, also known as United States Amateur Champions, along with the state or region which they represented...
in 1986.
In Reno at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Reno, United States from May 8 to 18. The fourth edition of this competition, held two years before the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, was organised by the world governing body for amateur boxing AIBA.- Medal winners :1 Luis...
he lost in the final to Teofilo Stevenson
Teófilo Stevenson
Teófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson is a former Cuban amateur boxer. He is one of the only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón....
.http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldChamps1986.html
Professional career
He started his pro career in California in 1987 and, apart from a cut stoppage loss against Dee Collier, dominated his opposition on his way to contention. Notable opponents at beaten by García at this stage of his career included Eddie Gonzalez, Rocky SekorskiRocky Sekorski
Rick Sekorski, alias Rocky Sekorski, is a retired heavyweight professional boxer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.-Professional career:Sekorski made his professional debut on January 21, 1981, with a four-round decision win against Rick Kellar. He won his first 13 professional matches, losing for the...
, and Jerry Goff
Jerry Goff
Jerry Leroy Goff was a Major League Baseball player. Primarily a catcher, Goff was 6'3" tall and weighed 207 pounds...
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In 1992 he won the NSABF title against Jerry Jones. After three successful defenses, and with a fight against Riddick Bowe
Riddick Bowe
Riddick Lamont Bowe is a retired American boxer. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and a former undisputed heavyweight champion...
in the advanced planning stage, he took a warm-up fight against Mike Dixon who KOd him by catching García with a blow to his temple. However,soon after in a rematch fight at the "Brady Theater" in Tulsa, OK in May 1994, Alex García won a unanimous decision against Mike Dixon. García never was a serious contender again, drawing with James Warring
James Warring
James Warring is an American boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He won world titles in both boxing and kickboxing.- Career :*Kickboxing**US kickboxing champion**KICK World Cruiserweight Champion...
and getting KOd by Garing Lane.
In 1994 he lost his NABF title on points to fringe contender Joe Hipp
Joe Hipp
Joe "The Boss" Hipp is a retired professional Native American Heavyweight boxer. Hipp, a member of Blackfoot Tribe became the first Native American to challenge for the world heavyweight championship of boxing on August 19, 1995 when he fought WBA champion Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand Las Vegas...
, in 1995 he lost on points to Buster Mathis Jr.
Buster Mathis Jr.
Buster Mathis Jr., born March 24, 1970 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an American former professional boxer in the heavyweight division.The son of Buster Mathis, a heavyweight boxer from the 1960s, Mathis Jr was a heavy man and took up boxing to lose weight....
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