Enrique Andrade Ornelas (born September 17, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer. A two-time world title challenger, Ornelas challenged for the

WBO The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is an organization which sanctions professional boxing bouts. It is recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as one of the four major world championship groups, alongside the World Boxing ...

super middleweight title in 2010, as well as the WBA light heavyweight title in 2012.

Background

Born in Jesús del Monte,

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, Mexico, Ornelas is the younger brother of

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contender

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Career

Ornelas began his professional career on 16 October 1999, beating previously unbeaten Rigoberto Placencia on points over four rounds at the

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, Irvine, California].

Ornelas vs. Hopkins

On December 2, 2009, Ornelas fought Bernard Hopkins through 12-rounds but lost a unanimous decision. The bout took place in the

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division and Ornelas had never fought that high up in weight before.

First title shot

Ornelas is in Montreal training for his first shot at a world title as he faces WBO champion

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set for November 20. Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas brother

in 2008 and will be making the third defense of the

crown. He now makes his home in La Habra, California.

Professional boxing record

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ornelas, Enrique Boxers from Guanajuato Middleweight boxers 1980 births Living people Mexican male boxers