Santiago Nathaniel Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974) is a Panamanian former boxer who competed from 1993 to 2007, with a comeback in 2011.
Santiago Samaniego | |
|---|---|
| Born | Santiago Ryce Samaniego January 25, 1974 Panama City, Panama |
| Nationality | Panama |
| Other names | El Herrero |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Middleweight |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Background edit
Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.
Professional career edit
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
See also edit
External links edit
- Boxing record for Santiago Samaniego from BoxRec (registration required)
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