Horacio García


Horacio García Cervantes Soto is a former Mexican professional boxer and WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight champion.

Professional career

Garcia won his opening 29 professional contests before losing a unanimous decision in May 2015 against former world title-holder Hozumi Hasegawa.
On November 12, 2010 García beat veteran fighter Lisandro de Los Santos to win the WBC Youth World super bantamweight championship.
Since Garcia's first defeat in 2015, he suffered six subsequent losses and faced one draw; the first in 2016 to featherweight prospect Joseph Diaz. The second, controversially, in 2017 to Diuhl Olguin. However, two months on from his loss to Olguin, Garcia won a rematch by TKO at the MGM Grand, Marquee Ballroom, Las Vegas. He faced former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton in 2017, losing via unanimous decision.
A comeback fight in 2018 saw Garcia beat Orlando Guerrero in Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara. He faced defeat again however to Isaac Zarate in a controversial split decision later that year before rematching Zarate in 2022, winning via majority decision. Later in 2022, Garcia lost for a final time to Ruben Villa when an accidental head-butt closed the fight in round nine.
He has since been inactive from the sport earning 35 wins.

2017

In November 2017, García faced former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton. Garcia was considered by many as an easy stepping stone for Frampton who fought García in a billed 'comeback' bout after suffering his first defeat in January 2017 to Léo Santa Cruz. However, Garcia took Frampton to the 10th round in a close contest. Garcia ultimately lost on points in a unanimous decision. Frampton said of the fight "It was my fault, I picked García - nobody else" in response to García's head-turning performance.

2018

In June 2018, García beat journeyman Orlando Guerrero by corner-stoppage. In September of the same year, he faced American prospect Isaac Zarate, losing via split decision at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas; a fight promoted by Oscar De La Hoya.

2022

In February 2022, García faced Isaac Zarate for a second time in an anticipated redemption rematch at the DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California. He won via majority decision, retiring Zarate from professional boxing. In April of the same year, García fought highly rated featherweight Ruben Villa, losing via stoppage when an accidental headbutt cut his left eye in round one. The stoppage was ruled a KO under California rules.

Frampton vs. García

At the official press conference of the promotional announcement, it was announced that Carl Frampton would fight an unnamed opponent on 18 November 2017 in Belfast at the SSE Arena. According to promoter Frank Warren, this would pave the way for a world title fight at Windsor Park in May/June 2018. On 4 October, it was confirmed that Frampton would fight Mexican boxer Horacio García in a 10-round bout. Speaking about the fight, Frampton said, “I asked for a ten-round fight. I would have been happy to be doing twelve rounds but speaking to my team after the bad year I’ve had and the long layoff they thought it was only fair to come back with a ten rounder before we target the big names.” This would mark Frampton's first fight in Belfast since February 2015, when he made his first defence of the IBF super-bantamweight title.
The three judges' scored the fight 98-93, 97-93 and 98-93. Frampton started off strong however ring rust became an issue. From round 4, García repeatedly trapped Frampton against the ropes and worked him over with body shots. In round 7, García dropped Frampton with a left hook. Referee Victor Loughlin, who was stood behind Frampton when the punch landed, started to count. From Loughlin's point of view, it was a punch that dropped Frampton. Replays showed that it could have been ruled a legitimate slip. Frampton admitted he let himself get into a battle. He said, "I thought it was a good fight and everyone would have enjoyed that more than me. I was boxing lovely at the start then I let him drag me into a fight. I wanted it to be a hard fight, that has got the rust off, the cobwebs have gone and I want one of the big boys. I will let the team decide who I fight next."

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss35–6–1Ruben VillaKO9, 1:1215 Apr 2022DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
41Win35–5–1Isaac ZarateMD818 Feb 2022DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
40Loss34–5–1Isaac ZarateSD813 Sep 2018Hard [Rock Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas)|Hard Rock Hotel and Casino], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
39Win34–4–1Orlando GuerreroRTD5, 3:0023 Jun 2018Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Mexico
38Loss33–4–1Carl FramptonUD1018 Nov 2017The SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
37Win33–3–1Diuhl OlguinTKO4, 0:4415 Sep 2017Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36Loss32–3–1Diuhl OlguinUD815 July 2017The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
35Win32–2–1Fernando Vargas ParraMD85 May 2017MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34Win31–2–1Josue VerazaTKO5, 0:504 Mar 2017Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
33Loss30–2–1Joseph DiazUD1017 Dec 2016The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For WBC-NABF featherweight title
32Draw30–1–1Erik RuizSD106 May 2016Toshiba Plaza, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC-NABF super bantamweight title
31Win30–1Raúl HidalgoTKO2, 1:0320 Nov 2015The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30Loss29–1Hozumi HasegawaUD109 May 2015Central Gym, Kobe, Japan
29Win29–0José Cen TorresKO1, 0:3021 Feb 2015Centro de Espectaculos, Epazoyucan, MexicoRetained WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
28Win28–0José SilveriaTKO5 29 Nov 2014Modulo Comude, San Miguel de Allende, MexicoRetained WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
27Win27–0Jonathan PérezTKO5, 2:0616 Aug 2014Centro de Convenciones Azul, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, MexicoRetained WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
26Win26–0Javier MoralesRTD2, 1:0210 May 2014Arena Solidaridad, Monterrey, Mexico
25Win25–0Fernando LumacadTKO1 18 Jan 2014Complejo Panamericano, Guadalajara, MexicoWon vacant WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
24Win24–0Cesár SaucedoTKO2, 1:394 Jan 2014Polideportivo Río de Janeiro, Guadalajara, Mexico
23Win23–0Cesár RojasUD103 Aug 2013Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, Mexico
22Win22–0Orlando GuerreroTKO4, 1:5225 May 2013Domo de la Feria, León, Mexico
21Win21–0Jairo Ochoa MartínezUD624 Nov 2012Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico
20Win20–0Noe Martínez RaygozaKO9, 0:405 Oct 2012Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
19Win19–0Adolfo LanderosUD1014 Jul 2012Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.Retained WBC Youth super bantamweight title
18Win18–0José de JesúsUD814 Apr 2012Arandas Municipal Auditorium, Arandas, Mexico
17Win17–0Edgar MartínezTKO5, 0:4319 Nov 2011Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
16Win16–0Germán MerazPTS1024 Sep 2011Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico
15Win15–0Ramón CamargoUD1018 Jun 2011Arena VFG, Guadalajara, MexicoRetained WBC Youth super bantamweight title
14Win14–0Ricardo CarmonaTKO2, 0:4113 May 2011Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
13Win13–0Lisandro de los SantosKO4, 2:245 Feb 2011Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, MexicoWon vacant WBC Youth super bantamweight title
12Win12–0Jesús RomeroRTD6, 3:0010 Dec 2010Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
11Win11–0Hugo LorenzoRTD9, 3:003 Sep 2010Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, MexicoWon vacant Jalisco State super bantamweight title
10Win10–0Emanuel AlbaTKO1, 1:1413 Aug 2010Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
9Win9–0Víctor ValenciaKO4, 1:2510 Jul 2010Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Mexico
8Win8–0Luis Ángel HernándezKO2 29 May 2010Arena Tecate, Guadalajara, Mexico
7Win7–0Víctor OrozcoTKO4, 1:5912 Mar 2010Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
6Win6–0Roberto MoralesTKO1, 2:383 Oct 2009Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico
5Win5–0Saturnino MoraUD68 Aug 2009Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico
4Win4–0Silvestre MárquezTKO2 5 Jun 2009Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Mexico
3Win3–0Víctor OrozcoTKO2 5 Jun 2009Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, Mexico
2Win2–0Víctor OrozcoSD421 Feb 2009Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, Mexico
1Win1–0Juan GómezTKO3 17 Oct 2008Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, Mexico