Daniel Ponce de León
Mexican boxer
Daniel Ponce de León
Born (1980-07-27 ) July 27, 1980 (age 44) Other names El León ("The Lion")Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) Reach 70 in (178 cm) Stance Southpaw
Boxing record Total fights 52 Wins 45 Wins by KO 35 Losses 7
Daniel Ponce de León (born July 27, 1980) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2014. He was a world champion in two weight classes , having held the WBO super bantamweight title from 2005 and 2008, and the WBC featherweight title from 2012 to 2013. As an amateur , de León won a bronze medal in the flyweight division at the 1999 Pan American Games , and was a member of the 2000 Mexican Olympic team in the featherweight division.He was trained by Vicente Juárez.
Early life
Daniel is a Tarahumara Amerindian ,[ 1] raised in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range. Out of five brothers he was the only one to survive, due to the harsh conditions in his tribal area, the Sierra Madre. [ 2]
Amateur career
Daniel was a Mexican National Amateur champion and a bronze medalist at the 1999 Pan American Games . He then went on to represent Mexico at the 2000 Summer Olympics , where he was defeated in the first round by Ukraine's Volodymyr Sydorenko .[ 3]
WBO junior featherweight champion
On October 29, 2005 he defeated Sod Kokietgym by unanimous decision, handing Looknongyangtoy his first career loss.[ 4] He has defended his WBO junior featherweight title eight times against Gerson Guerrero, Reynaldo Lopez, Sod Kokietgym twice, Al Seeger , Gerry Peñalosa , Rey Bautista and Eduardo Escobedo. Ponce de León's first loss was a unanimous decision loss to Celestino Caballero on February 17, 2005.
Ponce de León retained his title against Eduardo Escobedo on December 8, 2007 via unanimous decision, as part of the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. –Ricky Hatton fight.[ 5] On June 7, 2008 Ponce de León was defeated by technical knockout in the first round by Juan Manuel López , losing his WBO Super Bantamweight title.
De León was the headliner of a sold out Golden Boy show[ 6] and inched closer to another world title shot by knocking out Puerto Rican, Orlando Cruz.[ 7] Daniel defeated Cornelius Lock on May 1, 2010 the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley [ 8] in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on HBO PPV to retain his WBC Latino featherweight title.[ 9]
Super featherweight contention
On March 5, 2011, De Leon moved up to the super featherweight division to face undefeated prospect Adrien Broner . The fight was expected to be a showcase bout for the younger and larger Broner, however, De Leon proved to be more competitive than anticipated as Broner was awarded a highly disputed ten round unanimous decision.[ 10]
WBC featherweight champion
In an upset, Ponce de Leon emerged victorious over WBC featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez, coming away with an eighth-round unanimous technical decision victory before a sold-out crowd at Saturday night's Showtime-televised event at the MGM Grand.
The bout ended when a nasty gash emerged over the right eye of Gonzalez (52–8, 45 KOs), of Mexico City, after which it was determined that Gonzalez could not continue, they went to the scorecards and he won via: 79–72, 79–72, 77–74, all for Ponce de Leon. Ponce de Leon fought Abner Mares in the Mayweather-Guerrero undercard on May 4, 2013 and got knocked down in the second and ninth rounds en route to a TKO loss at 2:20 of the ninth round, losing his WBC featherweight title in the process.
Professional boxing record
52 fights
45 wins
7 losses
By knockout
35
4
By decision
10
3
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
52
Loss
45–7
Miguel Roman
TKO
9 (10), 1:50
Jun 7, 2014
Estadio de Béisbol, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, Mexico
For vacant WBC–USNBC Silver super featherweight title
51
Loss
45–6
Juan Manuel López
TKO
2 (10), 2:42
Mar 15, 2014
Coliseo Roberto Clemente , San Juan
For vacant WBO International super featherweight title
50
Win
45–5
Joksan Hernandez
UD
10
Nov 16, 2013
Grand Oasis, Cancún , Mexico
49
Loss
44–5
Abner Mares
TKO
9 (12), 2:20
May 4, 2013
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Lost WBC featherweight title
48
Win
44–4
Jhonny González
TD
8 (12), 2:36
Sep 15, 2012
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won WBC featherweight title ; Unanimous TD after González was cut from an accidental head clash
47
Win
43–4
Eduardo Lazcano
UD
10
May 4, 2012
The Joint , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won vacant WBC–USNBC super featherweight title
46
Win
42–4
Omar Estrella
KO
6 (12), 1:31
Jan 21, 2012
La Bodega del Boxeo, Ensenada, Mexico
Won vacant WBC–USNBC featherweight title
45
Loss
41–4
Yuriorkis Gamboa
TD
8 (12), 1:24
Sep 10, 2011
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Unanimous TD after de León was cut from an accidental head clash
44
Loss
41–3
Adrien Broner
UD
10
Mar 5, 2011
Honda Center , Anaheim, California , U.S.
For vacant WBO Inter-Continental super featherweight title
43
Win
41–2
Sergio Manuel Medina
TKO
7 (10), 2:59
Dec 4, 2010
Estadio Universitario Beto Ávila , Veracruz , Mexico
42
Win
40–2
Antonio Escalante
KO
3 (12), 2:40
Sep 18, 2010
Staples Center , Los Angeles, California, U.S.
41
Win
39–2
Cornelius Lock
UD
10
May 1, 2010
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC Latino featherweight title
40
Win
38–2
Orlando Cruz
KO
3 (12), 2:37
Feb 20, 2010
El Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico
Won vacant WBC Latino featherweight title
39
Win
37–2
Roinet Caballero
UD
12
Sep 5, 2009
Roberto Durán Arena , Panama City , Panama
38
Win
36–2
Marlon Aguilar
UD
12
Apr 25, 2009
Arena Miguel Canto Solis, Cozumel , Mexico
Won vacant WBC-NABF featherweight title
37
Win
35–2
Damian Marchiano
KO
4 (10), 1:41
Nov 1, 2008
Gymnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, Chihuahua City, Mexico
36
Loss
34–2
Juan Manuel López
TKO
1 (12), 2:25
Jun 7, 2008
Boardwalk Hall , Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
Lost WBO super bantamweight title
35
Win
34–1
Eduardo Escobedo
UD
12
Dec 8, 2007
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBO super bantamweight title
34
Win
33–1
Reynaldo Lopez
KO
5 (10), 2:39
Sep 28, 2007
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa , Cabazon, California , U.S.
Retained WBO super bantamweight title
33
Win
32–1
Rey Bautista
TKO
1 (12), 2:30
Aug 11, 2007
ARCO Arena , Sacramento, California , U.S.
Retained WBO super bantamweight title
32
Win
31–1
Gerry Peñalosa
UD
12
Mar 17, 2007
Mandalay Bay Events Center , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBO and IBA super bantamweight titles
31
Win
30–1
Al Seeger
TKO
8 (12), 1:43
Oct 21, 2006
Williams Convention Center , El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Retained WBO super bantamweight title; Won IBA super bantamweight title
30
Win
29–1
Sod Kokietgym
KO
1 (12), 0:52
Jul 15, 2006
MGM Grand Garden Arena , Paradise, Nevada , U.S.
Retained WBO super bantamweight title
29
Win
28–1
Gerson Guerrero
KO
2 (12), 1:50
May 27, 2006
Home Depot Center , Carson, California , U.S.
Retained WBO super bantamweight title
28
Win
27–1
Sod Kokietgym
UD
12
Oct 29, 2005
Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Won vacant WBO super bantamweight title
27
Win
26–1
Phillip Payne
TKO
7 (12), 0:57
Jun 24, 2005
The Show Palace, Oceanside, California , U.S.
Won vacant WBO–NABO super bantamweight title
26
Win
25–1
Ricardo Barajas
KO
2 (10), 2:13
Apr 29, 2005
Entertainment Center , Laredo, Texas , U.S.
25
Loss
24–1
Celestino Caballero
UD
12
Feb 17, 2005
Avalon Hollywood , Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24
Win
24–0
Julio Gamboa
KO
4 (10), 2:04
Nov 19, 2004
Desert Diamond Casino , Tucson, Arizona , U.S.
Retained WBO–NABO super bantamweight title
23
Win
23–0
Emmanuel Lucero
KO
3 (12), 2:51
Oct 22, 2004
County Coliseum , El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Won vacant WBO –NABO super bantamweight title
22
Win
22–0
Carlos Contreras
UD
10
Jun 11, 2004
Sundance Square , Fort Worth, Texas , U.S.
21
Win
21–0
Anthony Martinez
TKO
7 (10), 1:15
Apr 17, 2004
Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
20
Win
20–0
Ivan Alvarez
TKO
5 (10), 2:02
Mar 19, 2004
Grand Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California, U.S.
19
Win
19–0
Cesar Figueroa
TKO
6 (10), 2:12
Feb 26, 2004
Sports Arena , San Diego , California, U.S.
18
Win
18–0
Jesus Salvador Perez
TKO
1 (10), 2:45
Jan 16, 2004
Dodge Arena , Hidalgo, Texas , U.S.
17
Win
17–0
Carlos Duran
TKO
3
Nov 20, 2003
Mexico
16
Win
16–0
Marcos Badillo
KO
3 (8), 1:58
Sep 18, 2003
Santa Ana Stadium , Santa Ana, California , U.S.
15
Win
15–0
Francisco Tejedor
TKO
1 (8), 3:00
Aug 28, 2003
Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California , U.S.
14
Win
14–0
Missael Nunez
TKO
4 (6), 1:14
Jul 19, 2003
Activities Center, Maywood, California , U.S.
13
Win
13–0
Trinidad Mendoza
TKO
2 (10)
Feb 22, 2003
Plaza de Toros México , Mexico City, Mexico
Retained WBC Youth bantamweight title
12
Win
12–0
Idelfonso Martinez
TKO
3 (10)
Aug 17, 2002
Santa Ana Star Casino , Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico , U.S.
Won WBC Youth bantamweight title
11
Win
11–0
Manuel Castro
KO
1 (10), 1:31
Aug 2, 2002
Centro de Espectaculos Corona, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
10
Win
10–0
Julio Cesar Avila
TKO
2 (10)
Jun 29, 2002
Arena México , Mexico City , Mexico
9
Win
9–0
Miguel Ramirez
KO
1
Feb 23, 2002
Mexico
8
Win
8–0
Terry Evans
KO
2
Dec 15, 2001
Ensenada , Mexico
7
Win
7–0
Victor Manuel Barreto
KO
1 (10), 1:44
Nov 23, 2001
Salon Flamingos, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc , Mexico
6
Win
6–0
Diego Andrade
KO
4
Nov 2, 2001
Gimnasio Rodrigo M. Quevedo, Chihuahua City , Mexico
5
Win
5–0
Julio Luna
TKO
5 (6), 0:46
Sep 1, 2001
Don Haskins Center , El Paso, Texas , U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Jesus Jimenez
TKO
1 (4), 2:45
Jul 21, 2001
Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, Oroville, California , U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Ernesto Rivera
TKO
3
May 18, 2001
Estadio de la Victoria, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
2
Win
2–0
Victor Rodriguez
TKO
1 (4)
May 1, 2001
Mexico
1
Win
1–0
Servando Solis
TKO
1 (10)
Mar 31, 2001
Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez , Mexico
Exhibition boxing record
1 fight
0 wins
0 losses
Non-scored
1
See also
References
^ Gorney, Cynthia (November 2008) Tarahumara People — National Geographic Magazine . Ngm.nationalgeographic.com.
^ Seckbach, Elie (2010-05-25) Ponce De Leon The Knockout Artist . boxing.fanhouse.com
^ "Daniel Ponce de León" . Retrieved May 22, 2010 .[dead link ]
^ Knish, Joey (2006-10-20) Daniel Ponce De Leon In The Lion's Den . thesweetscience.com
^ Photos – Daniel Ponce De Leon vs Eduardo Escobedo – Boxing news . Boxnews.com.ua (2010-01-30). Retrieved on 2014-02-01.
^ Daniel Ponce de Leon Scores KO Win, Vivian Harris Suffers TKO Loss Archived 2010-05-31 at the Wayback Machine . Eastsideboxing.com (2010-02-21). Retrieved on 2014-02-01.
^ Magno, Paul (2010-02-21) War in Mexico: Ponce De Leon, Segura, Chavez, Espadas in Action Archived 2010-02-27 at the Wayback Machine . Inside Fights.
^ Saul Alvarez and Daniel Ponce De Leon both collect wins on Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley undercard . fightnewsusa.com (2010-05-01)
^ Saul Alvarez and Daniel Ponce De Leon both collect wins on Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley undercard – ESPN . Sports.espn.go.com (2010-05-01). Retrieved on 2014-02-01.
^ LaBate, Chris (2011-03-05) Adrien Broner Decisions Daniel Ponce De Leon in Ten – Boxing News . Boxingscene.com. Retrieved on 2014-02-01.
External links
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded byIdelfonso Martinez
WBC Youthbantamweight champion August 17, 2002 – July 2003 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Alejandro Valdez
Vacant Title last held by
Jorge Lacierva
WBO –NABO super bantamweight champion October 22, 2004 – February 2005 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Himself
Vacant Title last held by
Himself
WBO–NABO super bantamweight champion June 24, 2005 – September 2005 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Steven Luevano
Vacant Title last held by
Ricardo Castillo
NABF featherweight champion April 25, 2009 – September 2009 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Matt Remillard
Vacant Title last held by
Renan Acosta
WBC Latino featherweight champion February 20, 2010 – August 2010 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Gregorio Torres
Vacant Title last held by
Luis Cruz
WBC–USNBC featherweight champion January 21, 2012 – May 2012 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Romulo Koasicha
Vacant Title last held by
Adrien Broner
WBC–USNBCsuper featherweight champion May 4, 2012 – September 2012 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Brandon Bennett
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by
Al Seeger
IBA super bantamweight champion October 21, 2006 – August 2007 Vacated
Title discontinued
Major world boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by
Joan Guzmán
WBO super bantamweight champion October 29, 2005 – June 7, 2008
Succeeded by
Preceded by
WBC featherweight champion September 15, 2012 – May 4, 2013
Succeeded by