Xavier Montelongo (born February 26, 1992, in

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Amateur career

Montelongo had over 200 bouts, with 40 amateur titles and 20 national titles. Xavier even holds an amateur win over undefeated Light Middleweight prospect Bobby Lynn Bryant at the 2008 National Jr. Golden Gloves Championships finals.

Professional career

In October 2011, Montelongo beat José García to win his professional debut. This bout was held at the Club Nokia in

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. http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles/20984-east-las-xavier-montelongo-wins-california-state-title In June 2015 Montelongo wins the vacant U.S.A California State Featherweight Title http://boxrec.com/title/USCA?division=Featherweight

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