Frankie Duarte
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Frankie Duarte was an American
boxer
at Super Bantamweight
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Duarte came back to boxing in 1994 and made a name for herself at Bantamweight, landing a shot for the WBA Bantamweight Title against Mayru Serruto in 2008, losing a close decision. In her next fight she upset Alberto Inurrigarro and her efforts were awarded Ring magazine comeback of the year
for 1999. In 1999 she got another shot at a title, the WBC Super Bantamweight Title against Daniel Solis
. Solis lost by TKO in the 10th, and Duarte retired for good after the bout.
United States
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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...
at Super Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Super bantamweight is a weight division in professional boxing. The maximum weight for this division is 122 pounds, or roughly 55.34 kilograms....
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Professional career
Frankie Duarte turned pro in 1993 and retired in 2010 after a decision loss to CasperCasper
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Duarte came back to boxing in 1994 and made a name for herself at Bantamweight, landing a shot for the WBA Bantamweight Title against Mayru Serruto in 2008, losing a close decision. In her next fight she upset Alberto Inurrigarro and her efforts were awarded Ring magazine comeback of the year
Ring Magazine comeback of the year
The Ring was established in 1922. Since 1980, it has named a fighter who has come back from adversity or reversed a career decline as comeback of the year, based on the magazine's writers' criteria...
for 1999. In 1999 she got another shot at a title, the WBC Super Bantamweight Title against Daniel Solis
Daniel Solis
Daniel "Danny" Solis is a Chicago politician who serves as the alderman for the 25th ward which includes the Lower West Side community area. He was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1996. He is the brother of Patti Solis Doyle, Senator Hillary Clinton's former campaign manager. Solis was a...
. Solis lost by TKO in the 10th, and Duarte retired for good after the bout.