Juan Francisco Estrada

Juan Francisco Estrada Romero (born April 14, 1990) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBC, Ring magazine and lineal super flyweight titles since 2019, and previously, the WBA (Unified) and WBO flyweight titles between 2012 and 2015.[1] He also challenged once for the WBA light flyweight title in 2012. As of October 2019, Estrada is ranked as the world's seventh best active boxer, pound for pound, by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB),[2] and eighth by The Ring.[3] He is also ranked as the world’s best active super flyweight by BoxRec[4] and the TBRB.[5]

Juan Francisco Estrada
Statistics
Real nameJuan Francisco Estrada Romero
Nickname(s)El Gallo
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born (1990-04-14) April 14, 1990
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins40
Wins by KO27
Losses3
This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Estrada and the second or maternal family name is Romero.

Early life and amateur career

Estrada lost his parents at the age of 7. He was raised by his aunt, and picked up boxing when he was 9. At the age of 15, Estrada moved from his native Puerto Peñasco to Hermosillo to focus on his boxing career. As an amateur, Estrada compiled a 94-4 record.[6]

Professional career

Early career

Estrada made his professional debut on August 30, 2008 at the age of 18. Estrada won his first regional belt 2 years later, in October 2010. He defeated Manuel Almendariz by TKO for the WBC Mundo Hispano super flyweight belt. Estrada suffered his first loss against Juan Carlos Sánchez, Jr. in May 2011. Sánchez stands at 5 ft 8, giving him a significant size advantage over most flyweights.[7] Estrada traded knockdowns with Sánchez but he lost the 8-round bout by unanimous decision.

Campeón Azteca

Later that year, Estrada participated in the boxing reality show Campeón Azteca: Round 3 that took place between September to December 2011 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez. The show featured 16 super flyweight fighters competing in an elimination tournament. Estrada won his first fight by unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 60-54) against fellow prospect Ivan Diaz. In his second fight in the tournament, Estrada stopped veteran Juan Carlos Tirado in the second round. Estrada won one more fight against Luis May to qualify to the competition's final.

In the competition's final bout, Estrada would face Sánchez Jr. once again. Estrada went down in the second round after a left straight from Sánchez. Later on, with both fighters trading punches in the final round, Sánchez was rocked by a left hook from Estrada. Estrada continued throwing combinations and eventually scored a knockdown over Sánchez. Sánchez attempted to get up but the referee waived the count, giving Estrada the win by TKO with 1:02 elapsed in the tenth and final round.[8] Both Estrada and Sánchez would go on to become world champions.

Estrada vs. González

On November 17, 2012, Estrada moved down from his natural division to challenge WBA light flyweight champion Román González. This was Estrada's first fight outside his native Mexico. The 22 year old Estrada proved to be a tougher challenge than most anticipated, but he nevertheless lost a unanimous decision (112-116, 112-116, 110-118) to the future number one ranked pound-for-pound fighter.[9] González would later say that he was interested in a rematch against Estrada after one of his successful flyweight world title defenses.[10]

Unified flyweight champion

Estrada vs. Viloria

On April 6, 2013, Estrada once again challenged for a world title, fighting Brian Viloria at the Cotai Arena in Macau, China, for the WBA (Super) and WBO Flyweight titles.[11] Viloria had unified his titles against Hernán Márquez on the same event in which Gónzalez defeated Estrada. Estrada appeared to lose the early rounds against Viloria, but he would surge on the latter rounds, landing combinations that gave him the edge.[12] Estrada won by split decision (117-111, 116-111, 113-115), thus becoming the new unified champion. Although, observers of the fight felt that the victory should have been ruled a unanimous decision in favor of Estrada.[13]

Various defenses

In his first defense, he defeated number one ranked challenger and future champion Milan Melindo by unanimous decision (118-109, 118-109, 117-109). Melindo was knocked down in round 11, as Estrada cruised to a shutout win. Estrada would fight three times in 2014, scoring victories over Richie Mepranum, former champion Giovanni Segura, and Jobert Alvarez in a non-title fight. In 2015, he added two additional title defenses, against Rommel Asenjo and former champion Hernán Márquez. He then took a break from boxing to undergo surgery on his right hand. During Estrada's reign as a flyweight champion he became known for his refined technique and accurate punching.[14]

Super flyweight

Following 3 and a half years as unified flyweight champion and five titles defenses, Estrada vacated his titles in September 2016 to campaign in the super flyweight division. Estrada said that he could no longer make the flyweight 112 lbs limit.[15] After spending a year away from the ring, Estrada came back against gatekeeper Raymond Tabugon on October 2016 in his native Puerto Peñasco. Estrada won an easy unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90).

Estrada vs. Cuadras

On June 2017, it was revealed that Estrada would face Carlos Cuadras. Following Srisaket Sor Rungvisai's unanimous decision win over Román González, Cuadras was the mandatory challenger for Sor Rungvisai, the World Boxing Council's champion. However, the WBC ordered a rematch between Sor Rungvisai and González in light of the controversy around the González-Sor Rungvisai decision. Cuadras then had to face Estrada, the next available ranked contender. The fight was scheduled for the Sor Rungvisai-González undercard on September 9, 2017 at Carson's StubHub Center.[16]

On fight night, Cuadras seemed to gain the upper hand in the early rounds, switch-hitting and throwing and landing more punches. Nevertheless, Estrada was able to slowly impose his methodical style in the second half of the fight, even dropping Cuadras in round 11. Michael Buffer incorrectly announced "Carlos Estrada" as the winner of the fight, but after some confusion he corrected his mistake, giving Juan Francisco Estrada the win by unanimous decision (114-113, 114-113, 114-113).[17]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
43 fights 40 wins 3 losses
By knockout 27 0
By decision 13 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
43 Win 40–3 Dewayne Beamon TKO 9 (12), 0:51 Aug 24, 2019 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico Retained WBC, and The Ring super flyweight titles
42 Win 39–3 Srisaket Sor Rungvisai UD 12 Apr 26, 2019 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Won WBC and The Ring super flyweight titles
41 Win 38–3 Victor Mendez RTD 8 (10), 3:00 Dec 8, 2018 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
40 Win 37–3 Felipe Orucuta UD 12 Sep 8, 2018 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
39 Loss 36–3 Srisaket Sor Rungvisai MD 12 Feb 24, 2018 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. For WBC and inaugural The Ring super flyweight titles
38 Win 36–2 Carlos Cuadras UD 12 Sep 9, 2017 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
37 Win 35–2 Anuar Salas TKO 5 (10), 2:05 Mar 11, 2017 Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
36 Win 34–2 Raymond Tabugon UD 10 Oct 8, 2016 Centro Convenciones, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
35 Win 33–2 Hernán Márquez TKO 10 (12), 1:26 Sep 26, 2015 Centro Convenciones, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico Retained WBA (Unified), and WBO flyweight titles
34 Win 32–2 Rommel Asenjo TKO 3 (12), 0:43 Mar 28, 2015 Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Mexico Retained WBA (Unified), and WBO flyweight titles
33 Win 31–2 Joebert Alvarez UD 10 Dec 6, 2014 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
32 Win 30–2 Giovani Segura TKO 11 (12), 1:33 Sep 6, 2014 Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBA (Unified), and WBO flyweight titles
31 Win 29–2 Richie Mepranum TKO 10 (12), 0:10 Apr 26, 2014 Centro Convenciones, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico Retained WBA (Unified), and WBO flyweight titles
30 Win 28–2 Milan Melindo UD 12 Jul 27, 2013 Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao Retained WBA (Unified), and WBO flyweight titles
29 Win 27–2 Brian Viloria SD 12 Apr 6, 2013 Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao Won WBA (Unified) and WBO flyweight titles
28 Loss 26–2 Román González UD 12 Nov 17, 2012 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For WBA light flyweight title
27 Win 26–1 German Meraz TKO 9 (10), 0:38 Aug 24, 2012 Estadio Francisco León García, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
26 Win 25–1 Ardin Diale KO 2 (10) Jun 23, 2012 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
25 Win 24–1 Jonathan Lecona Ramos UD 8 Apr 14, 2012 Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
24 Win 23–1 Juan Carlos Sánchez Jr. TKO 10 (10), 1:02 Dec 17, 2011 Arena Jorge Cuesy Serrano, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
23 Win 22–1 Luis May UD 8 Dec 8, 2011 Arena Jorge Cuesy Serrano, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
22 Win 21–1 Jose Alfredo Tirado TKO 2 (6), 2:38 Nov 2, 2011 Arena Jorge Cuesy Serrano, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
21 Win 20–1 Ivan Diaz UD 6 Sep 16, 2011 Arena Jorge Cuesy Serrano, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
20 Win 19–1 Manuel Lugo TKO 3 (6), 1:18 Jul 2, 2011 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
19 Loss 18–1 Juan Carlos Sánchez Jr. UD 8 May 14, 2011 Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
18 Win 18–0 Jorge Cardenas KO 2 (10) Feb 18, 2011 Gimnasio Salvador Mendoza, Navojoa, Mexico
17 Win 17–0 Jose Guadalupe Martinez UD 6 Dec 11, 2010 Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Manuel Armendariz TKO 2 (10) Oct 2, 2010 Hotel Puerto del Sol, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico Won vacant WBC Mundo Hispano super flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Carlos Rodriguez TKO 2 (10), 2:52 Aug 7, 2010 Estadio Hector Espino, Hermosillo, Mexico
14 Win 14–0 Francisco Soto UD 10 May 14, 2010 Dubay Discoteque, Guasave, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Jose Tamayo KO 3 (10) Feb 20, 2010 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Marino Montiel KO 1 (8), 2:08 Dec 12, 2009 Gimnasio Municipal, Guaymas, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Carlos Jacobo KO 5 (6) Oct 16, 2009 Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Felipe Acosta TKO 3 (6), 0:36 Sep 4, 2009 Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Javier Meraz TKO 2 (6) Jul 31, 2009 Malecon Turistico, Guaymas, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Eduardo Gutierrez TKO 5 (6) May 23, 2009 Estadio Jesus Ibarra, Huatabampo, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Carlos Lopez KO 2 (6) Apr 11, 2009 Penasco del Sol, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Jorge Ramirez KO 6 (6) Mar 29, 2009 Casino Costa Azul, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Roberto Hernandez KO 1 (4) Mar 6, 2009 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Gregorio Cortez TKO 4 (4) Jan 31, 2009 Gimnasio Carlos Hernandez Carrera, Nogales, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Vicente Maroquin RTD 2 (4), 3:00 Dec 13, 2008 Gimnasio Municipal, San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Daniel Contreras Jr KO 1 (4) Nov 14, 2008 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Sergio Chavez UD 4 Aug 30, 2008 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, Mexico

See also

References
  1. http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=467843&cat=boxer
  2. "P4P | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  3. "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  4. "BoxRec: Ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
  5. "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Archived from the original on 2014-12-06. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
  6. http://www.wboboxing.com/juan-francisco-estrada/
  7. http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/480215
  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8USkvtdXkbU
  9. http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/15286795/flyweight-world-champion-roman-chocolatito-gonzalez-not-bothered-spot-undercard-mcwilliams-arroyo-boxing
  10. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2468844-roman-gonzalez-wins-hbo-debut-whats-next-for-chocolatito
  11. http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=663915
  12. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2468844-roman-gonzalez-wins-hbo-debut-whats-next-for-chocolatito
  13. "Estrada takes flyweight titles from Viloria". Fox News. April 6, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  14. https://www.badlefthook.com/2015/9/25/9395401/juan-francisco-estrada-roman-gonzalez-gallo-boxing-technique-jab-cross-marquez-melindo-fight
  15. http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/17595747/mexico-juan-francisco-estrada-vacates-second-flyweight-title-move-weight
  16. http://www.boxingscene.com/cuadras-vs-estrada-eyed-chocolatito-sor-rungvisai-hbo-card--117393
  17. https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/9/16282286/hbo-superfly-results-juan-francisco-estrada-edges-carlos-cuadras-by-decision
Achievements
Preceded by
Brian Viloria		 WBA flyweight champion
Super Title
April 6, 2013 – September 14, 2016
Vacated		 Vacant
WBO flyweight champion
April 6, 2013 – September 14, 2016
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Zou Shiming
Preceded by
Srisaket Sor Rungvisai		 WBC super flyweight champion
April 26, 2019 – present		 Incumbent
The Ring super flyweight champion
April 26, 2019 – present
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