Mark Suárez

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Mark Suárez
Born
Mark Anthony Suárez

(1979-01-08) January 8, 1979 (age 45)
Other namesPoison
Statistics
Weight(s)Super lightweight
Welterweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins25
Wins by KO13
Losses5

Mark Anthony Suárez (born January 8, 1979) is a former American professional boxer who challenged for the IBF welterweight title in 2006.

Amateur career[edit]

Suárez was trained by his father, Andy Suárez, until his death.[1] During his amateur career, Suárez achieved notable accomplishments, including winning the National Amateur Championship and being a two-time National Golden Gloves champion.[2]

Professional career[edit]

In May 2005, Suárez claimed the WBO NABO welterweight title by defeating the previously undefeated Viktor Sydorenko.[3][4]

IBF welterweight title challenge[edit]

On October 28, 2006, Suárez faced Kermit Cintrón in a bout for the vacant IBF welterweight title, but he was unsuccessful in his challenge.[5][6][7]

Professional boxing record[edit]

30 fights 25 wins 5 losses
By knockout 13 2
By decision 12 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Loss 25–5 United States Charles Hatley TKO 1 (10), 1:40 18 Jan 2014 United States Palladium Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, US
29 Loss 25–4 Russia Maxim Vlasov UD 8 12 Jul 2013 United States County Fairgrounds, Ventura, California, US
28 Loss 25–3 Puerto Rico Kermit Cintrón TKO 6 (12), 2:31 28 Oct 2006 United States Convention Center, Palm Beach, Florida, US For vacant IBF welterweight title
27 Win 25–2 United States James Webb TKO 1 (12), 0:44 7 Jan 2006 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Suarez an X-factor among welterweights". 26 October 2006.
  2. ^ "Mark Suarez Ready to Fulfill the World Title Dream". 27 October 2006.
  3. ^ "Сидоренко - Суарес – 14.05.05, результаты боя, обзор боя, видео, фото, запись онлайн трансляции" (in Russian). Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  4. ^ "Сидоренко - Суарес – 14.05.05, результаты боя, обзор боя, видео, фото, запись онлайн трансляции" (in Russian). Boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  5. ^ "Cintron beats Suarez for vacant IBF welterweight title". 28 October 2006.
  6. ^ "Mark Suarez Faces Kermit Cintron On October 28th - KocoSports.com". www.kocosports.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03.
  7. ^ "KERMIT CINTRON vs MARK SUAREZ". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-05-02.

http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/2637/2006-05-16/IBF-ORDERS-MAYWEATHER-SUAREZ-

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ishe Smith
WBONABO welterweight champion
May 14, 2005 - December 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Paul Williams