Michael Alfred Anchondo (born April 15, 1982) is an American former
professional boxer
Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional bouts are supervised by a regulatory autho ...
who held the WBO Super featherweight title.
Professional career
Anchondo signed turned pro in 2000 at the age of 18 and won his first 24 fights most of which were fought in southern california. His 25th fight was for the vacant WBO super featherweight title in 2004 in which he faced
Pablo Chacón in Miami. He comfortably outpointed Chacón over 12 rounds and knocked Chacon down in the final round with two minutes remaining. It was a short reign, as he was stripped of the title for being nearly being 5 lbs. overweight during the weigh-in, his opponent
Jorge Rodrigo Barrios
Jorge Rodrigo Barrios (born August 1, 1976) is an Argentine former professional boxer who held the WBO junior lightweight title.
Professional career
Barrios made his professional boxing debut on August 10, 1996 with a second-round knockout vic ...
ended up winning via 4th round stoppage in a bout that was televised by
ESPN Friday Night Fights
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.
In 2007, he was upset by former amateur standout
Darling Jimenez, dashing any imminent title hopes. He retired from fighting in 2010 at the relatively young age of 28.
Professional boxing record
See also
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List of super-featherweight boxing champions
This is a list of Super featherweight boxing champions, as recognized by boxing organizations:
* The World Boxing Association (WBA), established in 1921 as the National Boxing Association (NBA).
* The World Boxing Council (WBC), established in 19 ...
References
External links
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1982 births
Living people
Super-featherweight boxers
World super-featherweight boxing champions
World Boxing Organization champions
American male boxers
Boxers from Los Angeles