Germán Altamírano

Germán Altamírano
Statistics
Real name Germán Altamírano García
Nickname(s) Metralleta
Rated at Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Height 5 ft 8 in (174 cm)
Reach 71 in (182 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born (1991-09-13) September 13, 1991
San Diego, California
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 3
Wins 2
Wins by KO 1
Losses 1
Draws 0
No contests 0

Germán Altamírano García (born September 13, 1991 in San Diego, California) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Lightweight division. Both of his parents are from San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico.[1]

Amateur career

Germán started boxing at the age of 10 and was a two-time Arizona amateur champion. In Arizona he fought with highly touted prospect Jose Benavidez three times, in their second fight Jorge "Maromero" Páez gave the winner a trophy.[2] In January 2010 he refused an offer by Mexican amateur authorities, for an opportunity to make the 2012 Olympic team, instead he decided on a professional career.[3]

Pro career

Altamírano is signed to Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.[4] On March 27, 2010 Germán won his professional debut against veteran Rene Ruiz by first round K.O. in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.[5]

On October 4, 2010, due to discipline problems, Germán was released from his contract with Golden Boy Promotions.

Professional record

2 Wins (1 knockouts), 1 Losses, 0 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 2-1-0 Mexico Pedro Torres KO 1 (1:02) October 2, 2010 MexicoPuerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
Win 2-0-0 Mexico Fernando Salazar SD 4 (4) May 8, 2010 MexicoMexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Win 1-0-0 Mexico Rene Ruiz KO 1 (1:29) March 24, 2010 MexicoMexicali, Baja California, Mexico Pro debut

References

  1. ↑ Neyoy, Cesar (2010-06-13). "Good start for Altamírano". Yuma Sun. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  2. ↑ Rivera, Chatos (2008-03-02). "Altamírano vs Benavidez II". Youtube. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  3. ↑ Luevanos, Fernando (2010-05-26). "Germán Altamírano". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  4. ↑ Serrat, Joe (2010-05-25). "Germán future star". Boxeo Editores. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
  5. ↑ Neyoy, Cesar (2010-04-01). "Germán wins his pro debut". Bajo El Sol. Retrieved 2010-08-13.

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