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 |
 Mexican |
| Born |
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 | Pedro Torres |
KO | 1 (1:02) | October 2, 2010 | Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico |
|
| Win | 2-0-0 | Fernando Salazar |
SD | 4 (4) | May 8, 2010 | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico |
|
| Win | 1-0-0 | Rene Ruiz |
KO | 1 (1:29) | March 24, 2010 | Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico |
Pro debut |
References
- ↑ Neyoy, Cesar (2010-06-13). "Good start for Altamírano". Yuma Sun. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ↑ Rivera, Chatos (2008-03-02). "Altamírano vs Benavidez II". Youtube. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ↑ Luevanos, Fernando (2010-05-26). "Germán Altamírano". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ↑ Serrat, Joe (2010-05-25). "Germán future star". Boxeo Editores. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ↑ Neyoy, Cesar (2010-04-01). "Germán wins his pro debut". Bajo El Sol. Retrieved 2010-08-13.