Enrique Ornelas
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Enrique Andrade Ornelas (born September 17, 1980) is a Mexican professional boxer. A two-time world title challenger, Ornelas challenged for the WBO super middleweight title in 2010, as well as the WBA light heavyweight title in 2012.
Background
Born in Jesús del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico, Ornelas is the younger brother of super middleweight contender Librado Andrade.[1][2]
Career
Ornelas began his professional career on 16 October 1999, beating previously unbeaten Rigoberto Placencia on points over four rounds at the Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California].[3]
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 light heavyweight division and Ornelas had never fought that high up in weight before.[4]
First title shot
Ornelas went to Montreal for his first shot at a world title as he faced WBO champion Robert Stieglitz set for November 20.[when?] Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas' half-brother Librado Andrade in 2008 and he made the third defense of the WBO crown.[5]
He now makes his home in La Habra, California.
Professional boxing record
30 Wins (20 knockouts, 10 decisions), 6 Losses (1 by knockout, 5 by decision), 0 Draws [6] | |||||||
Res. | Opponent | Type | Rd | Date | Location | Notes | |
— | TBA | — | -(8) | 2011-05-06 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | ||
Loss | Robert Stieglitz | UD | 12 (12) | 2010-11-20 | Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany | For WBO Super Middleweight title. | |
Win | Julius Fogle | KO | 4 (8) | 2010-04-22 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
Loss | Bernard Hopkins | UD | 12 (12) | 2009-12-02 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
Win | Roberto Baro | KO | 4 (6) | 2009-07-30 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
Loss | Marco Antonio Rubio | SD | 12 (12) | 2008-10-18 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
Win | Daryl Salmon | TKO | 2 (10) | 2008-07-04 | Dodge Arena Hidalgo, Texas, U.S. | ||
Win | Norberto Bravo | RTD | 7 (12) | 2008-02-22 | Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S. | NABF middleweight title | |
Win | Bronco McKart | RTD | 5 (12) | 2007-12-07 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | NABF middleweight title | |
Loss | Bronco McKart | SD | 12 (12) | 2007-08-10 | New Alhambra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | vacant NABF middleweight title | |
Loss | Sam Soliman | MD | 10 (10) | 2006-11-17 | Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S. | ||
Win | Raul Munoz | TKO | 1 (8) | 2006-08-18 | Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. |
References
- ^ "Brothers Enrique Ornelas And Librado Andrade Would Fight Each Other -- Boxing FanHouse". boxing.fanhouse.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010.
- ^ "BraggingRightsCorner.com - "Meet the Bash Brothers: Librado Andrade and Enrique Ornelas"... By Tom Dickey". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
- ^ Boxrec. "Enrique Ornelas". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
- ^ "Hopkins beats Ornelas by unanimous decision". December 3, 2009.
- ^ "Boxing - Ornelas to challenge Stieglitz". Archived from the original on September 4, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ "Enrique Ornelas - Boxer". Archived from the original on June 16, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Enrique Ornelas from BoxRec (registration required)