| Héctor Camacho | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Hector Luis Camacho |
| Nickname(s) | Macho Camacho |
| Rated at | Junior lightweight |
| Nationality |  Puerto Rican |
| Birth date | May 24, 1962 |
| Birth place | Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 85 |
| Wins | 79 |
| Wins by KO | 38 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Héctor Camacho (born May 24, 1962 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico), nicknamed "Macho Camacho" [1] , is a Puerto Rican boxer. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, An imitator of Muhammad Ali's flamboyance and controversial style, Camacho became a three time world champion. Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942
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Early life and career
Camacho was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, but his family moved to New York when he was a child. Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous He ran into trouble there as a teen, getting into fights and landing in jail at 15. He also learned boxing and karate as a teenager, and since he demonstrated talent as a boxer, he chose that sport as a career. ( or is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands from indigenous fighting methods and Chinese Kenpō.
After a stellar amateur career, Camacho began a quick rise through the professional rankings, first in the Featherweight and then in the Junior Lightweight division. He was so confident that he claimed he could beat World featherweight champions Salvador Sánchez and Eusebio Pedroza. Salvador Sánchez Narvaez ( January 26, 1959 - August 12, 1982) was a Mexican boxer born in the town of Santiago Tianguistenco Eusebio Pedroza (born 1953) is a native of Panama who holds two records in Boxing: His 19 defenses as world Featherweight champion are a record However, Sanchez died when Camacho was still coming up in the ranks.
In the Junior Lightweight division, he defeated top contenders Irleis Cubanito Perez, Melvin Paul, John Montes and Refugio Rojas (Both Montes and Rojas lasted one round, and Rojas would later last seven in a world title challenge of Julio César Chávez for Chavez's world Jr. Julio César Chávez González (born July 12, 1962 in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora) is a retired Mexican professional boxer Lightweight championship).
Junior Lightweight Championship
When World Junior Lightweight champion Bobby Chacon refused to go to Puerto Rico to defend his title against Camacho, the WBC declared the world championship vacant, and the man Chacon had taken the title from, Rafael Bazooka Limon, fought Camacho for the vacant title. Bobby Chacon (born November 28, 1951) in Sylmar, CA USA and was a two time world boxing champion Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Rafael Limón (born ca 1956 is a Mexican former boxer who was a world champion in the Super Featherweight /Jr It was the first time Camacho was in a ring with a former world champion, and he didn't show any lack of experience, scoring knockdowns on Limon in the first and third rounds before the referee stopped the fight in the fifth round.
His first defense also came in San Juan where he met fellow Puerto Rican Rafael Solis, whose family included former world bantamweight champion Julian Solis. San Juan (saŋ hwaŋ (from the Spanish San Juan Bautista, " Saint John the Baptist " is the Capital and largest municipality in Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} Rafael Solis (born approx 1959) is a former boxer from Puerto Rico. Camacho got tested in this fight for the first time and was shaken in round three by a Solis uppercut, but he flattened Solis with a right to the chin in round five, knocking him out to retain the title.
Lightweight Championship
Next came a move to lightweight, where he won the USBA title with a twelve round decision of Roque Montoya. The United States Boxing Association (USBA is a regional Boxing governing body that ranks fighters and awards titles within the United States His next fight made him a two time world champion. Fought on HBO, Camacho beat the Mexican defending world champion, Jose Luis Ramirez in Las Vegas to win the world Lightweight championship. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. For the murderer see Luis Ramirez. José Luis Ramírez (born March 12 1958) is a Mexican national who Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Camacho dropped Ramirez in round three and went on to win the fight by a unanimous twelve round decision.
The two other reigning world champions in his division at that time, Livingstone Bramble and Jimmy Paul, were reluctant to unify the crown with Camacho. Ras-I Alujah Bramble (born Livingstone Bramble on September 3, 1960 in Saint Kitts and Nevis) is a boxer. Jimmy Paul (born August 27, 1959 in Detroit MI was an American boxer in the Lightweight division Instead, he beat Freddie Roach before his next fight of importance came along, ten months after beating Ramirez. Freddie Roach may refer to Freddie Roach (boxing Freddie Roach (organist - (b
He met Edwin Rosario in New York, once again on HBO. Edwin "El Chapo" Rosario (1961-1997 could be considered a Boxing version of the Puerto Rican plant Mori-vivi (Mori-Vivi means dead-alive New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous In a famous fight, Camacho dominated rounds one to four, but had to hang on for dear life in rounds five, six and seven when he felt Rosario's power. He came back to take rounds eight and nine, but Rosario came back taking the last three rounds. It was a close fight but Camacho won the title by split decision. After this fight, Camacho's style changed into a defensive style that seemed more intent on avoiding punishment than winning a fight.
Camacho then retained his title vs former world junior lightweight champion Cornelius Boza Edwards in Miami on a unanimous decision before going up in weight again. Cornelius Boza Edwards (born May 27, 1956 in Kampala, Uganda) is a former world Junior Lightweight Boxing champion After a few fights there, he met former world lightweight champion Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, who had a record of 29-3 with 23 knockouts coming into this fight, for the vacant WBO version of the world Junior Welterweight title. Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini (born Raymond Michael Mancino; March 4, 1961) is an Italian-American former boxer. The World Boxing Organization ( WBO) is a sanctioning organization currently recognizing professional Boxing world champions Camacho was the fresher of the two and ended up winning a unanimous twelve round decision, joining that exclusive group of world champion boxers who have become three time world champions.
Camacho next met Vinny Paz, winning on points again, then challenger Tony Baltazar, from Phoenix. Vinny Paz, formerly Vinny Pazienza (born Vincenzo Edward Pazienza on December 16 1962 in Cranston Rhode Island) is an Italian Tony Baltazar (born 1961 is a professional boxer. After an amateur career where he won various titles he turned professional in the late 1970s and has boxed the likes of Phoenix (ˈfiːˌnɪks O'odham Skikik, Yavapai Wasinka, Western Apache Fiinigis, Navajo Hoozdo, Baltazar was another points victim on an HBO televised bout, but then Camacho lost his undefeated record and world championship to the former world Lightweight champion Greg Haugen. Greg Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 18 fights including the International Boxing Federation Lightweight Title with a majority decision over Jimmy Paul in 1986 This latter fight would have been a draw, but the referee deducted one point from Camacho for refusing to touch gloves with Haugen at the start of the 12th round. After the fight, an unidentified substance was found in Haugen's urine, and a rematch was ordered. Camacho regained the title, beating Haugen on a close split decision.
In September 1992, Camacho lost a 12 round bout against Julio César Chávez. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
On December 5, 2003, Camacho recovered from a first round knockdown (the third against him in his career) to defeat Craig Houk by a knockout in round three. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
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On January 6, 2005, Camacho was arrested by police in Mississippi on charges of trying to burgle an electronic goods store and carrying ecstasy on him. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States MDMA ( 34-methylenedioxy- N -methylamphetamine) most commonly known today by the street name Ecstasy (often abbreviated E, X,
On July 9 he returned to the ring, in Tucson, Arizona, beating Raul Munoz by decision after ten rounds. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Tucson (ˈtuːsɒn is the seat of Pima County Arizona, United States, located 118 miles (188 km) southeast A small riot ensued, both inside and outside the ring [2] and old rival, J. C. Chavez, had to be escorted out of the arena where the fight took place by security. Police are investigating this case.
Camacho has a record of 79 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, with 38 wins by knockout.
His son, Hector Camacho Jr., is also a boxer. Hector Camacho Jr (born September 20 1978 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a professional boxer
vs Hall of Famers
His showdown with Julio César Chávez, in Las Vegas in the year 1992. Julio César Chávez González (born July 12, 1962 in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora) is a retired Mexican professional boxer Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Camacho, dressed as Captain America coming into the bout, lost a unanimous decision on Showtime's Pay Per View leg, SET, that night. Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event
Among his notable wins since 1992 there are two over the Roberto Duran, beaten on points twice, once in Atlantic City and another time in Denver. Roberto Durán (born June 16 1951 is a retired professional boxer from Panama, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all-time The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States In 1997, he knocked out Sugar Ray Leonard in 5 rounds. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956) is a retired American professional boxer. Leonard was attempting a comeback following his loss to Terry Norris in 1991. For the Australian actor and politician see Terry Norris (actor. This loss sent Leonard into permanent retirement. Camacho lost title tries for the world welterweight championship vs Félix Trinidad (in 1994) and Oscar de la Hoya (in 1997), both by unanimous decisions. Félix 'Tito' Trinidad Jr (born January 10 1973 is a Puerto Rican professional boxer considered as one of the best boxers in that archipelago's history Oscar de la Hoya (ˈɒskər dɛlə ˈhɔɪə (born February 4 1973 &mdash nicknamed "The Golden Boy" &mdash is an Mexican American boxer
Personal Issues
Camacho's personal life ran into trouble after the Rosario fight, as he was charged with possession of drugs. However, the charges were later dropped and Camacho resumed his boxing career.
On September 17, 2006 Camacho was arrested for allegedly assaulting his live-in girlfriend, Bonita Money. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. On May 29, 2007, a judge agreed to delay sentencing for three-time boxing champion Hector "Macho" Camacho until his family in Puerto Rico can finalize plans to attend the hearing. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Camacho pleaded guilty to a 2004 burglary charge on May 7 and was sent directly to jail. He faces up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Circuit Judge Steve Simpson denied a request by Camacho's attorney for a medical and mental evaluation and declined to hear a motion to dismiss a pending drug charge against the former boxer, according to The Sun Herald.
Camacho, who is being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center, won super featherweight, lightweight and junior welterweight world titles in the 1980s. His last title bout came against then-welterweight champion Oscar De La Hoya in 1997, a loss by unanimous decision.
A warrant was issued for Camacho on Dec. 22, 2004, in connection with a November burglary of a computer store. He was arrested in January 2005 on the burglary charge and was also charged with drug possession after police allegedly found the drug Ecstasy (MDMA) in his hotel room at the Imperial Palace.
Camacho was placed on probation for the burglary charges, as drug charges were dropped.
On an interview published on the website, Ringsidereport. com with Dan Hernandez, Camacho proclaimed hilsemf a newborn Christian [3]. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings
| Preceded by Bobby Chacon Stripped |
WBC Super Featherweight boxing champion 7 Aug 1983– 1984 Vacated |
Succeeded by Julio César Chávez |
| Preceded by Jose Luis Ramirez |
WBC Lightweight Champion 10 Aug 1985–1987 Vacates |
Succeeded by Jose Luis Ramirez |
| Preceded by Title created |
WBO Light Welterweight Champion 6 Mar 1989– 23 Feb 1991 |
Succeeded by Greg Haugen |
| Preceded by Greg Haugen |
WBO Light Welterweight Champion 18 May 1991– 1992 Vacates |
Succeeded by Carlos Gonzalez |
Amateur career
Hector Camacho won three New York Golden Gloves Championships. Bobby Chacon (born November 28, 1951) in Sylmar, CA USA and was a two time world boxing champion The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, This is a chronological List of World Super Featherweight Boxing Champions, as recognized by four of the better-known sanctioning organizations The World Boxing Association Julio César Chávez González (born July 12, 1962 in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora) is a retired Mexican professional boxer For the murderer see Luis Ramirez. José Luis Ramírez (born March 12 1958) is a Mexican national who List of WBC world champions is a table showing the world champions certificated by World Boxing Council (WBC For the murderer see Luis Ramirez. José Luis Ramírez (born March 12 1958) is a Mexican national who The following are lists of world champions in the World Boxing Organization. Greg Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 18 fights including the International Boxing Federation Lightweight Title with a majority decision over Jimmy Paul in 1986 Greg Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 18 fights including the International Boxing Federation Lightweight Title with a majority decision over Jimmy Paul in 1986 The following are lists of world champions in the World Boxing Organization. Carlos González (or Carlos Gonzalez is a common name that can refer to Carlos González, a footballer Carlos González, a baseball player Camacho won the 1978 112lb Sub-Novice Championship, 1979 118lb Open Championship and 1980 119lb Open Championship. In 1979 Camacho defeated Paul DeVorce of the Yonkers Police Athletic League in the finals to win the title and in 1980 Camacho defeated Tyrone Jackson in the finals to win the Championship. Camacho trained at the LaSombra Sporting Club in New York. He lost in the 1980 Olympic Trials to Bernard Taylor.
See also
- Hector Camacho versus Edwin Rosario
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- List of lightweight boxing champions
- List of male boxers
- List of WBC world champions
- Notable boxing families
- List of Puerto Rican boxing world champions
- List of boxing triple champions
- List of boxing quadruple champions
- List of boxing quintuple champions
- List of boxing sextuple champions
External links
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