Diosbelys Hurtado


Diosbelys Hurtado is a Cuban-Spanish boxer and former NBA, IBA and WBA Light Welterweight Champion.

Amateur career

Amateur Record: 221-20
Hurtado, known as "The Oriental Kid", began his professional career in 1994. He won the NBA title by beating Dezi Ford by 10th-round TKO. In 1997, he challenged WBC Welterweight title holder Pernell Whitaker but was TKO'd in the 11th round by Whitaker with Hurtado leading on all three judges' cards. In 1998, he fought Kostya Tszyu for the interim WBC Light Welterweight title. The fight featured a dramatic 1st round, in which Hurtado went down once and Tszyu went down twice. Tszyu won the fight via TKO in the 5th round. On January 4, 2002, he captured the IBA Light Welterweight title from Ricky Quiles then in his next match he won the Vacant WBA Light Welterweight title with a KO win over Randall Bailey. He then lost the 2 belts in his first defence to Vivian Harris via 2nd-round TKO. Having retired from boxing in 2004, he returned to the ring in December 2007, winning 2 unanimous decision's in a row over Rafael Chiruta and Eugen Stan, both of Romania.

Comeback

Hurtado came back on April 3, 2009 to beat two-time world title challenger Arturo Morua by Split-Decision to win the vacant WBO Latino Welterweight title, Hurtado was in control until he was caught off balance and knocked down in the 1st round. Hurtado was cut over his right eyebrow and Morua on top of his forehead in the 5th round due to a clash of heads after that Moura had control until the 6th round when Hurtado took back control and kept it until the 12th round when Moura would rally to take the round. The scores were 114-113 and 114-113 for Hurtado and 113-114 for Moura.
On June 12 Hurtado defeated Manuel Garnica by UD to retain his WBO Latino title. He returned on June 3, 2011 and defeated journeyman Raul Asencio by knockout in the fifth round and subsequently retired.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes-
47Win43–3–1 Raul AsencioKO5 3 Jun 2011 Spodek, Katowice, Poland-
46Win42–3–1 Manuel GarnicaUD1212 July 2009 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, USRetained WBO Latino welterweight title-
45Win41–3–1 Arturo MoruaSD123 Apr 2009 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon vacant WBO Latino welterweight title-
44Win40–3–1 Eugen Stan67 Mar 2008 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US-
43Win39–3–1 Rafael ChirutaUD615 Dec 2007 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, US-
42Win38–3–1 Leo EdwardsTKO2, 2:263 July 2004 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, US-
41Win37–3–1 Joshua SmithUD81 May 2004 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US--
40Win36–3–1 Rudy LovatoTKO3, 2:0917 Oct 2003 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, USWelterweight debut
39Loss35–3–1 Vivian HarrisTKO2, 0:4319 Oct 2002 Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, ChinaLost WBA and IBA super lightweight titles.
38Win35–2–1 Randall BaileyTKO7, 2:0211 May 2002 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USWon vacant WBA super lightweight title. Retained IBA super lightweight title.-
37Win34–2–1 Ricky QuilesUD124 Jan 2002 Centennial Hall, Wrocław, PolandWon vacant IBA super lightweight title.
36Win33–2–1 Henry CokesKO1, 2:0021 Nov 2001 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US-
35Win32–2–1 Fray Luis SierraKO1, 1:5028 Oct 2000 Centennial Hall, Wrocław, Poland-
34Win31–2–1 Cosme RiveraUD1212 May 2000 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USWon IBA intercontinental super lightweight title.
33Draw30–2–1 Ricardo MayorgaTD2 27 Nov 1999 Trump Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USFight stopped due to an accidental headbutt.
32Win30–2 Dillon CarewTKO3 20 Nov 1999 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US-
31Win29–2 Lonnie SmithUD1019 June 1999 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US--
30Loss28–2 Kostya TszyuTKO5, 2:3528 Nov 1998 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USTszyu down twice in the first round. Hurtado down in first round and fifth round.-
29Win28–1 Manuel Gomez1012 Nov 1998 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US--
28Win27–1 Darryl TysonTKO5, 2:309 Sep 1998 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US-
27Win26–1 Elias QuirozKO1, 2:1324 July 1998 Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, US-
26Win25–1 Leonardo MasTKO3, 1:077 June 1998 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US-
25Win24–1 Harold BennettKO2 12 Mar 1997 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US-
24Win23–1 Aaron ZarateKO1, 1:5920 Jan 1998 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US-
23Win22–1 Emanuel Augustus102 Oct 1997 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US-
22Win21–1 Jaime BalboaTKO9 21 June 1997 Rosemont, Illinois, USWon WBC FECARBOX super lightweight title
21Loss20–1 Pernell WhitakerTKO11, 2:0524 Jan 1997 The Atlantic City Convention Center Ballroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USFor Lineal, WBC World Welterweight titles-
20Win20–0 Antonio RiveraKO111 Nov 1996 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US-
19Win19–0 Ed PollardUD820 Sep 1996 Bismark Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US-
18Win18–0 Cesar FloresUD86 June 1996 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US-
17Win17–0 Anthony IvoryUD825 May 1996 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US-
16Win16–0 Elvin GonzalezKO130 Mar 1996 Carmel High School, Chicago, Illinois, US-
15Win15–0 Dezi FordTKO10 21 Dec 1995 Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, USWon NBA super lightweight title
14Win14–0 Juan GalvanKO118 Nov 1995 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US-
13Win13–0 Javier ValadezTKO1, 2:5428 Oct 1995 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, US-
12Win12–0 Tom CisnerosKO121 Oct 1995 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US-
11Win11–0 Damone WrightUD69 Oct 1995 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US-
10Win10–0 Julio MelendezKO18 Sep 1995 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US-
9Win9–0 Macario DavilaTKO1, 2:3118 Aug 1995 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US-
8Win8–0 Mark TangKO424 July 1995 Expo Center, Dolton, Illinois, US-
7Win7–0 Francisco RodriguezUD621 June 1995 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, US-
6Win6–0 Rafael RodriguezKO33 June 1995 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US-
5Win5–0 Rafael Rodriguez329 Apr 1995 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US-
4Win4–0 Tommy EaglinUD625 Mar 1995 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, US-
3Win3–0 Ramon GomezKO525 Feb 1995 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US-
2Win2–0 Darrell Walker227 Ian 1995 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US-
1Win1–0 Heriberto Sosa416 Dec 1994 United Community Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USProfessional debut-

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