Francisco Quiroz


Francisco Quiroz was a Dominican professional boxer and WBA world Light Flyweight champion. He was born in Moca, Dominican Republic.

Professional career

Quiroz became a professional boxer in 1978 and captured the WBA light flyweight title with a KO win over Lupe Madera in 1984. He defended the belt once before losing to Joey Olivo in 1985. After the loss, Quiroz fought periodically in Latin America before retiring in 1990 after five consecutive losses, becoming one of the few world champions to retire with a losing record. His record was 11-15-1 with 5 wins by knockout.

Death

Quiroz was killed in a nightclub brawl in 1993.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
28LossRamon AcunaKO1 Nov 1, 1990 Mexico
27Loss11–14–1 Israel ContrerasTKO1 Oct 8, 1988 Maiquetia, Venezuela
26Loss11–13–1 Ruben CondoriPTS10Sep 4, 1987 Salta, Salta, Argentina
25Loss11–12–1 Agustin GarciaPTS10Jul 20, 1985Plaza de Toros de Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia
24Loss11–11–1 Joey OlivoUD15Mar 29, 1985Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Lost WBA light flyweight title
23Win11–10–1 Victor SierraKO2 Aug 18, 1984Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, PanamaRetained WBA light flyweight title
22Win10–10–1 Lupe MaderaKO9 May 19, 1984Maracaibo, VenezuelaWon WBA light flyweight title
21Win9–10–1 Reinaldo Jose BecerraPTS10Oct 8, 1983Caracas, Venezuela
20Win8–10–1 Rodolfo RodriguezKO2 May 30, 1983Caracas, Venezuela
19Draw7–10–1 Orlando MaestrePTS10Feb 21, 1983Valencia, Venezuela
18Win7–10 Oscar BolivarKO8 Dec 11, 1982Maracaibo, Venezuela
17Loss6–10 Santiago CaballeroPTS10Nov 20, 1982Caracas, Venezuela
166–9 Eduardo BarraganNC?Aug 14, 1982Hotel del Lago Casino, Maracaibo, VenezuelaNumber of rounds unknown
15Loss6–9Israel ContrerasPTS10Jul 5, 1982Caracas, Venezuela
14Loss6–8Rafael OronoPTS10Jun 21, 1982Cumana, Venezuela
13Loss6–7Oscar BolivarPTS10Jun 7, 1982Caracas, Venezuela
12Loss6–6Reinaldo Jose BecerraPTS10May 17, 1982Barquisimeto, Venezuela
11Loss6–5Ramon Antonio NeryKO4 Mar 7, 1982Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
10Loss6–4Ramon Antonio NeryKO3 Mar 1, 1982Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicFor vacant Dominican Republic flyweight title
9Loss6–3Sugar Baby RojasPTS10Oct 30, 1981Coliseo Humberto Perea, Barranquilla, Colombia
8Loss6–2Ramon L PerezPTS10Jun 20, 1981San Juan, Puerto Rico
7Loss6–1Ramon L PerezPTS10Mar 7, 1981San Juan, Puerto Rico
6Win6–0Quiro HernandezPTS10Nov 10, 1980Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
5Win5–0Elpidio de PaulaPTS10Sep 26, 1980Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
4Win4–0Felix BurgosPTS6May 24, 1980Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
3Win3–0Pascual PolancoPTS6Jul 26, 1979Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2Win2–0Julo RecioKO4 Apr 14, 1978Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1Win1–0Prudencio CastilloPTS4Feb 24, 1978Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic