Ricardo Mayorga
Ricardo Antonio Mayorga Perez (born October 3, 1973) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer and former mixed martial artist. In boxing he is a former two-weight world champion, having held the unified WBA (Super), WBC, Ring magazine, and lineal welterweight titles in 2003, and the WBC super welterweight title from 2005 to 2006. Mayorga first became well known to boxing fans upon being featured on the cover of The Ring's December 2003 issue, entitled "The craziest man in the sport: Mayorga lights up boxing." He has since maintained this infamous reputation with his relentless trash-talk in the build-up to most of his fights, as well as his smoking and drinking habits outside the ring.
| Ricardo Mayorga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Antonio Mayorga Perez October 3, 1973 Granada, Nicaragua |
| Other names | El Matador ("The Matador") "El Loco" |
| Nationality | Nicaraguan |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Division | |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 46 |
| Wins | 32 |
| By knockout | 26 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Professional boxing career
Mayorga vs. Mosley II
Mayorga decided to make a comeback as a boxer and won two fights in 2014, after over three-and-a-half years since losing to Miguel Cotto. He was then scheduled to rematch Shane Mosley in a fight on pay-per-view at The Forum located in Inglewood, California on August 29, 2015.[1] Mosley would again defeat Mayorga, this time by KO in the sixth round.
Mixed martial arts career
On May 15, 2010 Mayorga was scheduled to make his professional MMA debut against UFC veteran Din Thomas on the Shine Fights: Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas card.[2] Don King filed for an injunction the week of the fight to prevent him from participating, claiming Mayorga had an exclusive contract with Don King Promotions (DKP).
Shine Fights stated that Mayorga's contract with DKP was for boxing, and as such did not apply to mixed martial arts. Judge Marc Gold granted the injunction just several hours before the fight.[3] Later on the same day, Shine Fights officials conceded defeat in the matter and Mayorga was pulled off the card.[4]
Following his retirement from boxing, Mayorga decided to properly embark on a professional MMA career and faced Wesley Tiffer on May 3, 2013. He was kept on the ground but able to survive round 1. Tiffer continued to grapple with him on the ground until Mayorga landed a controversial and illegal knee to Tiffer's spine, that of which ultimately heard Tiffer screaming after the blow. Mayorga won via TKO after Tiffer didn't answer the bell for round 3. The Nicaraguan Mixed Martial Arts Commission declared the fight a No Contest for the illegal knee a week later on May 10, 2013 and also suspended Mayorga for 3 months for being 20 pounds over the contracted weight limit of 165-lbs.[5]
Life outside boxing
In the aftermath of his loss to the aforementioned Cotto, Mayorga went on record to state that he doesn't entirely dismiss the possibility of a comeback. Sources close to him predicted that he would return to the sport to face Antonio Margarito in a bout that would've supposedly been dubbed: "When villains collide", with the winner earning themselves one final shot at being able to resurrect their career and the loser permanently retiring from boxing – a fight that would've entertained fans not only at a press conference, but also inside the ring as well.
As of 2020, this match has not taken place.
Professional boxing record
| 46 fights | 32 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 26 | 9 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Loss | 32–12–1 (1) |  |
TKO | 2 (6), 2:59 | Apr 6, 2019 | |
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| 45 | Loss | 32–11–1 (1) |  |
TKO | 8 (10), 1:29 | Apr 7, 2018 |  |
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| 44 | Loss | 32–10–1 (1) |  |
RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | Nov 3, 2017 | |
For vacant WBA Inter-Continental super middleweight title |
| 43 | Win | 32–9–1 (1) | |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:50 | Apr 1, 2017 |  |
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| 42 | Loss | 31–9–1 (1) | |
KO | 6 (12), 2:59 | Aug 29, 2015 | |
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| 41 | Win | 31–8–1 (1) | |
RTD | 5 (8), 0:10 | Dec 20, 2014 | |
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| 40 | Win | 30–8–1 (1) | |
TKO | 1 (6), 1:03 | Sep 27, 2014 | |
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| 39 | Loss | 29–8–1 (1) |  |
TKO | 12 (12), 0:53 | Mar 12, 2011 | |
For WBA (Super) light middleweight title |
| 38 | Win | 29–7–1 (1) | |
TKO | 9 (10), 1:09 | Dec 17, 2010 | |
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| 37 | Loss | 28–7–1 (1) | |
TKO | 12 (12), 2:59 | Sep 27, 2008 | |
For vacant WBA Inter-Continental light middleweight title |
| 36 | Win | 28–6–1 (1) | |
MD | 12 | Nov 23, 2007 | |
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title |
| 35 | Loss | 27–6–1 (1) | |
TKO | 6 (12), 1:25 | May 6, 2006 | |
Lost WBC light middleweight title |
| 34 | Win | 27–5–1 (1) |  |
UD | 12 | Aug 13, 2005 | |
Won vacant WBC light middleweight title |
| 33 | Loss | 26–5–1 (1) | |
TKO | 8 (12), 2:39 | Oct 2, 2004 | |
For vacant North American Boxing Council middleweight title |
| 32 | Win | 26–4–1 (1) | |
UD | 10 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
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| 31 | Loss | 25–4–1 (1) | |
MD | 12 | Dec 13, 2003 | |
Lost WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles, For IBF welterweight title |
| 30 | Win | 25–3–1 (1) | |
MD | 12 | Jul 12, 2003 | |
Retained WBC, WBA (Super), The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles |
| 29 | Win | 24–3–1 (1) | |
TKO | 3 (12), 2:06 | Jan 25, 2003 | |
Won WBA (Super) welterweight title; Won WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles |
| 28 | Win | 23–3–1 (1) |  |
TKO | 5 (12), 1:08 | Mar 30, 2002 | |
Won WBA welterweight title |
| 27 | NC | 22–3–1 (1) | |
NC | 2 (12), 0:07 | Jul 28, 2001 | |
WBA welterweight title at stake; NC after Lewis was cut from an accidental head clash |
| 26 | Win | 22–3–1 |  |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:48 | Feb 3, 2001 | |
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| 25 | Win | 21–3–1 |  |
KO | 1 (12), 0:41 | Dec 16, 2000 | |
Retained WBA Fedelatin light middleweight title |
| 24 | Win | 20–3–1 |  |
KO | 2 (10) | Nov 24, 2000 |  |
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| 23 | Win | 19–3–1 | |
UD | 12 | Aug 31, 2000 | |
Won vacant WBC FECARBOX light middleweight title |
| 22 | Win | 18–3–1 | |
UD | 10 | Jul 28, 2000 | |
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| 21 | Win | 17–3–1 | |
KO | 10 (12) | Jun 3, 2000 | |
Retained WBA Fedelatin light middleweight title |
| 20 | Win | 16–3–1 | |
KO | 1 (12) | May 6, 2000 | |
Retained WBC FECARBOX light middleweight title |
| 19 | Win | 15–3–1 | |
KO | 4 (12) | Apr 7, 2000 | |
Won vacant WBC FECARBOX light middleweight title |
| 18 | Win | 14–3–1 | |
TKO | 2 (12) | Mar 18, 2000 | |
Won WBA Fedelatin light middleweight title |
| 17 | Draw | 13–3–1 |  |
TD | 2 (10) | Nov 27, 1999 | |
TD after an accidental head clash |
| 16 | Win | 13–3 | |
TKO | 4 (10) | Sep 25, 1999 | |
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| 15 | Win | 12–3 | |
KO | 1 (12) | Jul 24, 1999 | |
Won vacant WBC FECARBOX welterweight title |
| 14 | Win | 11–3 | |
KO | 8 (10) | Jun 12, 1999 | |
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| 13 | Win | 10–3 | |
TKO | 7 (10) | Apr 24, 1999 | |
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| 12 | Win | 9–3 | |
KO | 1 (10) | Mar 13, 1999 | |
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| 11 | Loss | 8–3 | |
PTS | 10 | Sep 13, 1998 | |
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| 10 | Loss | 8–2 | |
UD | 10 | May 16, 1998 | |
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 | |
TKO | 4 (10) | Jan 6, 1998 | |
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | |
TKO | 3 (10) | Dec 16, 1995 | |
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | |
TKO | 2 (10) | Sep 30, 1995 | |
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | |
TKO | 8 (10) | Feb 18, 1995 | |
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | |
TKO | 6 (12) | Jan 28, 1995 | |
Won vacant Nicaraguan light welterweight title |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | |
KO | 6 (10) | May 20, 1994 | |
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| 3 | Loss | 2–1 | |
TKO | 6 (10) | Aug 29, 1993 | |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | |
RTD | 5 (8) | Aug 13, 1993 | |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | |
KO | 3 (10) | Jul 20, 1993 | |
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 4 matches | 0 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–3 (1) | Sergio Ortiz | Submission (armbar) | World Series of Fighting 2: Central America | December 14, 2013 | 2 | 4:23 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| Loss | 0–2 (1) | Sergio Ortiz | Decision (split) | CRF 6: Center Real Fights | October 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | San José, Costa Rica, Costa Rica | |
| Loss | 0–1 (1) | René Martinez | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Series of Fighting 1: Central America | July 27, 2013 | 1 | 1:45 | Nicaragua National Football Stadium, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| NC | 0–0 (1) | Wesley Tiffer | No Contest (illegal knee) | Omega MMA: Battle of the Americas | May 3, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | Originally a TKO win; result overturned |
See also
- List of welterweight boxing champions
- List of light middleweight boxing champions
References
- Dan Rafael. "Notes: Mosley-Mayorga II in a tough spot". ESPN. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- "Shine Fight announces "Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas" for May 15 in North Carolina". Mmajunkie.com. 2010-02-24. Archived from the original on 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- Knapp, Brian (2010-05-15). "Update: Mayorga Bout, Shine Fights Cancelled". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-05-18. Retrieved 2010-05-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Mayorga Makes MMA Debut, Secures TKO Victory - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2013-05-04. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Inaugural champion | Nicaraguan light welterweight champion January 28, 1995 – February 1995 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Rosemberg Gomez | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Eric Hernandez |
WBC FECARBOX welterweight champion July 24, 1999 – September 1999 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Jose Luis Cruz | ||
| Preceded by Marco Antonio Avendano |
WBA Fedelatin light middleweight champion March 18, 2000 – July 28, 2001 Lost bid for world title |
Vacant Title next held by Santiago Samaniego | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Humberto Aranda |
WBC FECARBOX light middleweight champion April 7, 2000 – July 2000 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Carlos Bojorquez | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Kingsley Ikeke |
WBC FECARBOX light middleweight champion August 31, 2000 – September 2000 Vacated | |||
| Vacant Title last held by Lucian Bute |
WBC Continental Americas super middleweight champion November 23, 2007 – April 2008 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Adonis Stevenson | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Andrew Lewis |
WBA welterweight champion March 30, 2002 – January 25, 2003 Promoted |
Vacant Title next held by José Antonio Riveraas Regular champion | ||
| New title | WBA welterweight champion Super title January 25, 2003 – December 13, 2003 |
Succeeded by Cory Spinks | ||
| Preceded by Vernon Forrest |
WBC welterweight champion January 25, 2003 – December 13, 2003 | |||
| The Ring welterweight champion January 25, 2003 – December 13, 2003 | ||||
| Lineal welterweight champion January 25, 2003 – December 13, 2003 | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Javier Castillejostripped |
WBC super welterweight champion August 13, 2005 – May 6, 2006 |
Succeeded by Oscar De La Hoya | ||