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Encyclopedia > Francisco Bojado
Francisco Bojado
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Real name Francisco Bojado
Nickname Panchito
Rated at Welterweight
Nationality Flag of Mexico Mexican
Birth date May 11, 1983
Birth place Guadalajara, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 20
Wins 18
Wins by KO 12
Losses 2
Draws 0
No contests 0


Francisco Bojado (born May 11, 1983) is a professional boxer at the international level. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Bojado's nickname is Panchito. Bojado was born in Mexico, but moved to the United States at age 3. Welterweight is a weight class division in combat sports. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country Mexico State Jalisco Foundation 1542 Government  - Mayor Alfonso Petersen Farah ( PAN) Area  - City 187. ... Separate articles treat Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Orthodox Judaism. ... is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left, throwing a left uppercut) versus Rafael Ortiz Boxing, also referred to as gayness is a combat sport in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists in a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country Mexico State Jalisco Foundation 1542 Government  - Mayor Alfonso Petersen Farah ( PAN) Area  - City 187. ...

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Amateur Career

Bojado represented Mexico at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ...


Bojado lost in the second qualifying round at the games. He returned home with his eyes set on turning professional. Shortly after, he was signed by Shelly Finkel, a man who has also managed Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson, among many others. Finkel soon helped Bojado sign a multi-fight deal with cable television channel Showtime. Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962 in Atmore, Alabama) is a professional boxer from the United States and a multiple-time world champion in both the Cruiserweight and Heavyweight divisions. ... Michael Gerard Tyson, (born June 30, 1966) is a former American world heavyweight boxing champion. ... Cable television or Community Antenna Television (CATV) (and often shortened to cable) is a system of providing television, FM radio programming and other services to consumers via radio waves transmitted directly to people’s televisions through fixed coaxial cables as opposed to the over-the-air method used in... Showtime is a subscription television brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world, but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United States. ...


Bojado compiled an Amateur record of 168-15.


Professional Career

On January 13 of 2001, he made his professional debut by beating Derrick Castor by knockout in the second round at Uncasville, Connecticut. He followed that victory with eight more knockout wins, including wins over veterans Mauro Lucero, Glenn Forde and Eleazar Contreras. But on February 16, 2002, also at Uncasville, he was upset by Juan Carlos Rubio, who beat him by a ten round decision. January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... A boxer is knocked down and receives the 10-count. ... Montville is a town located in New London County, Connecticut. ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...


On January 24, 2004, Bojado defeated experienced Emmanuel Clottey in Atlantic City, New Jersey. January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Map of Atlantic City in Atlantic County Coordinates: , Country United States State New Jersey County Atlantic Incorporated May 1, 1854 Government  - Mayor Bob Levy Area  - City  17. ...


On July 24, however, he suffered another setback, when former world Jr. Lightweight champion Jesse James Leija beat him by a split ten round decision. is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jesse James Leija (born July 8, 1966), is a professional boxer from Texas. ...


Bojado's record is of 17 wins and 2 losses, with 11 wins by knockout.


In April 2007 Bojado signed a deal with promotional company Golden Boy Promotions, and made his return to the ring on May 4, 2007, against Dairo Jose Esalas at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Bojado won a unanimous decision. Golden Boy Promotions, Inc. ... ... The south end of The Strip. ...


Outside the Ring

Bojado made an appearance on the HBO short series De La Hoya/Mayweather 24/7 as a sparring partner for Oscar De La Hoya. HBO (Home Box Office) is an American premium cable television network. ... Official Fight Poster De La Hoya vs. ... Oscar De La Hoya (IPA pronunciation: [1]) (born February 4, 1973) — nicknamed the Golden Boy — is an American boxer who won a gold medal for the United States Boxing Team at the Barcelona Olympic Games and is considered one of boxings all time greats. ...


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  Results from FactBites:
 
Francisco Bojado vs. Juan Carlos Rubio (February 16, 2002) (960 words)
Bojado (9-1, 9 KO's) landed with the first heavy left hook of the fight at the 2:09 mark of the first round but Rubio (27-6-2, 10 KO's) answered immediately with a sharp counter right hand to the mouth.
Bojado scored early in the 5th, with a quick right hand followed by a sharp left hook to the head, however, Rubio shook off the shots and continued to score against the teenager.
Bojado continued to rally and score but it was often only one punch at a time as he attempted to load up with his shots.
:: Diamond Gloves Boxing :: (1298 words)
Francisco "Panchito" Bojado, selected by USA Today as the prospect of the year for 2001, entered the ring with a perfect 9-0 record with 9 KO's, exuding confidence set to take on Juan Carlos Rubio, who stepped in with a less than perfect 26-6-2 record with 10 KO's, in a ten round Junior Welterweight event.
On the occasions that Bojado did put punches together he was able to connect and hurt Rubio, but these combinations were few and far between, a tactical error on the part of Bojado and his corner.
Things heated up in the fifth round as Rubio and Bojado were toe-to-toe in the middle of the ring throwing punches with reckless abandon, which brought the fans to their feet.
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