Santiago Samaniego

Santiago Nathaniel Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974 in Panama City, Panama) is a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.

Santiago Samaniego
Statistics
Real nameSantiago Ryce Samaniego
Nickname(s)El Herrero
Weight(s)Light Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Nationality Panama
Born (1974-01-25) January 25, 1974
Panama City, Panama
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins37
Wins by KO30
Losses13
Draws1
No contests0

Background

Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.

Professional career

Nicknamed "El Herrero", Samaniego turned pro in 1993, and in 1997 took on undefeated Mihai Leu for the Vacant WBO Welterweight Title, but lost a decision. In 2002 he faced Mamadou Thiam for the interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, and won in a 12th round stoppage. In 2003, he was TKO'd by Alejandro García, losing the belt. Since the loss, he dropped fights to Rhoshii Wells and Sechew Powell



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See also

  • List of light middleweight boxing champions


Achievements
New title WBA light middleweight champion
Interim title

August 10, 2002 - September 14, 2002
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Alejandro García
Preceded by
Fernando Vargas
as Champion
WBA light middleweight champion
Regular title

September 14, 2002 – March 1, 2003
Succeeded by
Alejandro García



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