rocky juarez
Born Ricardo Rocky Juarez, the Houston native had his share of fights in the street growing up, but it wasn’t because of his name. [1]
Rocky Juarez enters a room quietly. [2]
Rocky Juarez beat Jorge Rodrigo Barrios (47-3-1, 34 KOs) by 11th round TKO on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. [3]
At 26-3 with 19 KOs, Juarez is on the brink of a world championship, and with each fight, the 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist is getting better, and his economical style is garnering the rave reviews he deserves. [1]
After being outboxed most of the fight Juarez dropped Barrios in round eleven and the fight was stopped due to a cut on Barrios’ lip. [3]
“I wasn’t called Rocky until I started boxing,” said Juarez. [1]
Judge Ken Morita’s scorecard showed a 114-114 draw but it was actually 115-114 for Barrera thus giving him the split decision victory. [3]
“My amateur career was somewhat the same as the beginning of my professional career,” said Juarez. [...] But what the featherweight contender does possess is confidence, a faith in his ability that has allowed him to get past the snubs of his earlier pro career, and silently enjoy the accolades he is receiving from all quarters now. [...] It wasn’t until I started boxing that people knew my middle name was Rocky. [...] My dedication to get the victory is what people want to see. [2]
Juarez cut over his left eye from an accidental head butt in round one was dominated and beaten by Juan Manuel Marquez in a 12-round unanimous decision on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona. [3]
This time, Barrera outboxed Juarez and won a clear-cut decision, but Rocky still gained fans for his ‘never quit’ attitude and insistence on making a fight out of what turned into a boxing match. [1]
Juarez’s next fight will be a WBA Featherweight Title fight against Featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-1, 22 KOs) of Indonesia on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. [3]
It’s not always the flashy fighter that becomes a world champion, it’s the fighter that works hard, who is well skilled in the ring and knows how to take the pressure and go the distance. [1]
Sources:
[1] HBO: Boxing: Fighters: Bio: ROCKY JUAREZ
[2] :: Golden Boy Promotions Inc. ::
[3] Rocky Juarez Tickets - John vs Juarez | Ringside by Gus