Oscar Albarado

Oscar Albarado (September 15, 1948 February 17, 2021) was an American former professional boxer who held the light middleweight world championship.

Oscar Albarado
Statistics
Real nameOscar Albarado
Nickname(s)Shotgun
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height5 ft 6+12 in (169 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1948-09-15)September 15, 1948
Pecos, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2021(2021-02-17) (aged 72)
Uvalde, Texas, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights71
Wins57
Wins by KO43
Losses13
Draws1

Albarado died on February 17, 2021, in Uvalde Texas at Amistad Nursing home at the age of 72.

Professional career

Known as "Shotgun", Albarado turned pro in 1966 and captured the World light middleweight championship when he upset Koichi Wajima by KO in 1974.[1] He defended the crown once before losing it in a rematch to Wajima in 1975 by decision. He retired after the loss.

Comeback

Albarado launched an unsuccessful comeback five years later, retiring in 1982 after several losses.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
71 fights 57 wins 13 losses
By knockout 43 7
By decision 14 6
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
71 Loss 57–13–1 Ayub Kalule TKO 2 1982-04-30 Copenhagen, Denmark
70 Loss 57–12–1 John Jackie Collins TKO 9 1982-02-26 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
69 Loss 57–11–1 Louis Acaries TKO 9 1982-01-21 Paris, France
68 Win 57–10–1 Larry Martin KO 4 1981-11-19 Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
67 Loss 56–10–1 Bernard Mays KO 9 1981-10-14 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
66 Win 56–9–1 Ray Phillips KO 7 1981-07-21 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
65 Loss 55–9–1 Bobby Czyz TKO 3 1981-05-21 Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
64 Win 55–8–1 Norris McKinney KO 6 1981-05-07 Laredo, Texas, U.S.
63 Win 54–8–1 Miguel Balderas KO 4 1981-03-10 Laredo, Texas, U.S.
62 Win 53–8–1 Robert Perry PTS 10 1981-02-24 Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
61 Loss 52–8–1 Paul Stephens KO 4 1981-01-15 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
60 Win 52–7–1 German Marquez KO 2 1980-10-14 Laredo, Texas, U.S.
59 Win 51–7–1 Jesse Lara KO 6 1980-09-01 Laredo, Texas, U.S.
58 Loss 50–7–1 Koichi Wajima UD 15 1975-01-21 Tokyo, Japan Lost WBA, WBC, The Ring, and lineal light middleweight titles
57 Win 50–6–1 Ryu Sorimachi TKO 7 1974-10-08 Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA, WBC, The Ring, and lineal light middleweight titles
56 Win 49–6–1 Koichi Wajima KO 15 1974-06-04 Tokyo, Japan Won WBA, WBC, and lineal light middleweight titles
Won inaugural The Ring light middleweight title
55 Win 48–6–1 Eddie Mazon PTS 10 1974-04-26 San Diego, California, U.S.
54 Win 47–6–1 Eddie Mazon UD 10 1973-11-01 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53 Win 46–6–1 Dino Del Cid KO 2 1973-06-28 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52 Loss 45–6–1 Dino Del Cid TKO 1 1973-05-17 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
51 Win 45–5–1 Alex Olguin KO 4 1973-03-29 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50 Win 44–5–1 Rodolfo Martinez KO 3 1973-02-15 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49 Win 43–5–1 Thurman Durden SD 10 1973-01-04 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48 Win 42–5–1 Rey Reyes KO 1 1972-11-16 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47 Win 41–5–1 Ruben Arocha TKO 9 1972-08-03 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
46 Win 40–5–1 Demetrio Salazar KO 4 1972-07-11 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
45 Win 39–5–1 James Shelton TKO 3 1972-06-06 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
44 Loss 38–5–1 Ernie Lopez UD 10 1971-10-28 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43 Win 38–4–1 Matt Roa KO 4 1971-10-07 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42 Win 37–4–1 Bobby Williams UD 10 1971-08-26 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
41 Win 36–4–1 Freddie Jones TKO 1 1971-07-22 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
40 Draw 35–4–1 Armando Muniz PTS 10 1971-05-06 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
39 Win 35–4 Frankie Lewis MD 10 1971-04-16 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
38 Loss 34–4 Manuel Fierro PTS 10 1971-03-30 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
37 Win 34–3 Raul Soriano SD 10 1970-11-24 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
36 Win 33–3 Larry Brazier TKO 3 1970-10-06 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
35 Win 32–3 Pedro Adigue PTS 10 1970-06-02 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
34 Win 31–3 Roberto Oscar Amaya TKO 9 1970-05-05 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
33 Win 30–3 Charlie Green TKO 3 1970-04-14 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
32 Loss 29–3 Percy Pugh UD 10 1970-03-30 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
31 Loss 29–2 Adolph Pruitt PTS 10 1970-01-27 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
30 Win 29–1 Bobby Williams TKO 7 1969-12-09 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
29 Win 28–1 LC Morgan TKO 5 1969-10-28 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 LC Morgan DQ 5 1969-10-07 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
27 Win 26–1 Thurman Durden MD 10 1969-08-14 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
26 Win 25–1 Johnny Brooks TKO 7 1969-06-03 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
25 Loss 24–1 Hedgemon Lewis UD 10 1969-04-10 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Miguel Aguilar TKO 3 1969-03-06 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Jose Valenzuela TKO 6 1969-02-06 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Miguel Hernandez UD 10 1969-01-23 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Johnny Doyan KO 2 1969-01-09 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Jerry Graci KO 9 1968-10-29 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Lonnie Harris KO 1 1968-09-30 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Cassius Greene KO 1 1968-09-10 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Gilbert Gutierrez TKO 3 1968-07-17 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Gilbert de los Santos TKO 5 1968-05-03 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Gilbert Gutierrez KO 1 1968-04-02 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Gilbert Gutierrez KO 1 1968-03-19 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Allen Moten KO 1 1968-02-01 Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Ruben Rivera KO 2 1968-01-01 Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Hector Ramirez KO 2 1967-12-12 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Billy Strother UD 6 1967-11-14 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Chuy Andrade KO 1 1967-10-28 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Lechero Gonzalez KO 1 1967-09-30 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Piri Albarado KO 6 1967-09-02 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Nat Jackson SD 6 1967-07-10 Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Gary Pannell TKO 2 1967-06-16 Teamsters Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Freddie Burris TKO 2 1967-05-30 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jesus Cuate Lara KO 3 1967-04-01 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ramiro Hernandez KO 3 1967-03-11 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Genaro Morones TKO 4 1966-04-12 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

See also

References

  1. "Oscar Albarado - Lineal Junior Middleweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
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