Jorge Páez


Jorge Adolfo Páez is a Mexican actor, circus performer, religious preacher and former professional boxer. In boxing he held the WBO and IBF world featherweight titles. Paez's nickname of "El Maromero" is in honor of the somersault acts he performs at the circus. It was in the circus that he learned acrobatic moves he would later use in the boxing ring. Páez is also the father of Azriel Páez, Jorge Páez Jr., and Airam Páez.

Personal life

Paez had been a circus performer in his northwest Mexico hometown since he was very young. Jorge started boxing in San Luis Río Colorado. He is also the father of welterweight prospect Azriel Páez and WBC Youth Intercontinental welterweight champion Jorge Páez Jr.

Professional career

Early years

Paez began boxing professionally on November 16, 1984, knocking out Efren Treno in three rounds.

Featherweight champion

From there on, he built a string of wins that led him to challenge IBF featherweight champion Calvin Grove in boxing's last 15 round world title fight. Paez was trailing on all three scorecards, but dropped the champion three times in the last round. The knockdowns provided an edge on the scorecards, making Paez IBF featherweight champion by a unanimous decision. He defended the title eight times, including a knockout in 11 against Grove in a rematch, a unanimous decision win former world champion Stevie Cruz and a split decision against future world champion Troy Dorsey.
He then won the WBO featherweight title in a unification bout against Louie Espinoza by split decision.
Paez then vacated his titles and moved up in weight, only to lose to IBF super featherweight champion Tony Lopez. Paez continued to fight, but he had mixed results versus former world champion Lupe Suarez and against Tracy Spann; he and Suarez drew in 10 rounds, and he beat Spann by a 10-round decision.

Lightweight

On October 10, 1991, Paez moved up to lightweight and fought against Pernell Whitaker for the WBC, WBA and IBF lightweight titles but lost by unanimous decision.
On November 6, 1992, Paez fought against future world champion Rafael Ruelas for the NABF lightweight title, losing by TKO in the 10 round. On July 17, 1993, he lost to Freddie Pendleton by a decision in twelve for the IBF lightweight title
On July 29, 1994, he was given a shot at the vacant WBO lightweight title against rising superstar Oscar De La Hoya. Paez lost by a knockout in round two.

Later years

Paez then went up against WBA super featherweight champion Genaro Hernandez in a non-title bout, losing by TKO in the 8th round due to cuts. On August 17, 1996, he won the WBC Continental Americas super featherweight regional title by knocking out Narciso Valenzuela in 3 rounds. Paez would then lose that title in his next match against Julian Wheeler but regained it by beating Wheeler in the rematch.
On August 7, 1997, he lost by a knockout in eight rounds to Angel Manfredy. After three victories, Paez lost via a devastating one-punch knockout in seven rounds to Augie Sanchez in May 1999. In his next bout in October 1999, Paez boxed future lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo, losing by KO in the fifth round.
Paez continued to box on over the next few years, winning a long string of bouts against a lower level of opposition.

Injuries and Retirement

Paez was supposed to fight Jesús Chávez on March 29, 2003. However, it was discovered that Paez suffered from brain swelling, putting the fight with Jesús Chávez and his career in serious jeopardy. Despite these findings, Paez fought on, and on December 5, 2003, in Phoenix, Arizona, he defeated Scott McCraken by a ten-round split decision in what would be Paez's final match.
His overall record was 79-14-5.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
98WinScott McCrackenSD10Dec 5, 2003Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
97Win78–14–5Rodney JonesUD10Sep 26, 2003DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
96Win77–14–5Rubén GalvánUD10Jul 25, 2003Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
95Win76–14–5Silverio OrtizTD7 Feb 7, 2003HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
94Win75–14–5Sandro MarcosTKO3 Dec 13, 2002Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
93Win74–14–5Juan Angel MaciasTKO8 Sep 28, 2002Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
92Win73–14–5Agustin LorenzoKO3 Jun 26, 2002Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
91Win72–14–5Mike JuarezKO5 May 17, 2002Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
90Win71–14–5Tom JohnsonTKO2 Feb 22, 2002Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
89Draw70–14–5Justo SanchezTD1 Sep 23, 2001Stateline Casino, West Wendover, Utah, U.S.
88Win70–14–4Verdell SmithTKO3 Sep 7, 2001Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico
87Win69–14–4Adarryl JohnsonTKO5 Jun 24, 2001Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
86Win68–14–4Verdell SmithUD10Apr 22, 2001Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
85Win67–14–4Michael DavisMD10Nov 26, 2000Midnight Rodeo, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
84Win66–14–4Justo SanchezSD10Sep 24, 2000Silver Smith Casino, West Wendover, Nevada, U.S.
83Win65–14–4Jorge RamirezTKO5 Aug 26, 2000Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
82Win64–14–4Angel AldamaRTD3 Apr 29, 2000Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
81Win63–14–4Jose Antonio OcampoKO2 Apr 8, 2000Blancas Bazaar, Imperial Beach, California, U.S.
80Loss62–14–4José Luis CastilloTKO5 Oct 15, 1999Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, MexicoFor vacant IBA super featherweight title
79Loss62–13–4Augie SanchezKO7 May 8, 1999Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
78Win62–12–4Juan Polo PerezKO2 Nov 14, 1998County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Won vacant IBA Americas super featherweight title
77Win61–12–4Victor Hugo PazUD10Sep 12, 1998Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
76Win60–12–4Juan Angel MaciasKO6 Mar 28, 1998Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant NABU super featherweight title
75Loss59–12–4Angel ManfredyTKO8 Aug 2, 1997Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.For WBU super featherweight title
74Win59–11–4Gerald GrayRTD5 Apr 26, 1997Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
73Win58–11–4Julian WheelerSD12Jan 13, 1997Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
72Loss57–11–4Julian WheelerUD12Oct 19, 1996Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
71Win57–10–4Narciso Valenzuela RomoKO3 Aug 17, 1996Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
70Win56–10–4José SanabriaTKO6 May 4, 1996Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
69Win55–10–4Paris AlexanderTKO5 Feb 15, 1996Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
68Win54–10–4Anthony JohnsonUD10Nov 16, 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
67Loss53–10–4Jose Vida RamosSD12Sep 30, 1995Caesars Tahoe, Circus Maximus Showroom, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBO NABO super featherweight title
66Loss53–9–4Jose Vida RamosDQ5 Jul 8, 1995Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
65Loss53–8–4Genaro HernandezTKO8 Mar 31, 1995Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
64Loss53–7–4Oscar De La HoyaKO2 Jul 29, 1994MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBO lightweight title
63Win53–6–4Juan GomezUD10Jun 11, 1994Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
62Win52–6–4Mauricio AcevesUD10Apr 11, 1994Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
61Win51–6–4Andres SandovalRTD5 Feb 19, 1994Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
60Win50–6–4Dominick MonacoTKO5 Nov 20, 1993Morelia, Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico
59Win49–6–4Raul FrancoTKO10 Nov 15, 1993Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
58Win48–6–4Danny RomeroKO1 Oct 15, 1993Nogales, Veracruz, MexicoNot the American boxer Danny Romero
57Win47–6–4Erick MadridTKO4 Sep 13, 1993Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
56Loss46–6–4Freddie PendletonUD12Jul 17, 1993Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For IBF lightweight title
55Win46–5–4Jesse TorresUD10May 18, 1993Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
54Win45–5–4Ramon FelixTKO8 Mar 13, 1993Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
53Win44–5–4Alberto CastroTKO3 Dec 11, 1992Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
52Loss43–5–4Rafael RuelasRTD10 Nov 6, 1992Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For vacant NABF lightweight title
51Win43–4–4Brian BrownTKO6 Aug 24, 1992Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
50Win42–4–4Roger BonineKO1 Jul 17, 1992Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
49Win41–4–4Eduardo PerezUD10May 29, 1992Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
48Win40–4–4Johnny De La RosaUD10Mar 27, 1992Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
47Win39–4–4Benny MedinaUD10Feb 17, 1992Palenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
46Loss38–4–4Pernell WhitakerUD12Oct 5, 1991Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.For WBA, WBC, and IBF lightweight titles
45Win38–3–4Tracy SpannMD10Jun 14, 1991Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
44Draw37–3–4Lupe SuarezTD4 Apr 19, 1991Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
43Win37–3–3Jorge RamirezMD10Mar 8, 1991Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
42Win36–3–3Javier MarquezTKO3 Jan 6, 1991Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
41Loss35–3–3Tony LopezUD12Sep 22, 1990Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Lost IBF featherweight title
40Draw35–2–3Troy DorseySD12Jul 8, 1990Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF and WBO featherweight titles
39Win35–2–2Louie EspinozaSD12Apr 7, 1990Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title;
Won WBO featherweight title
38Win34–2–2Troy DorseySD12Feb 4, 1990Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
37Win33–2–2Lupe GutierrezTKO6 Dec 9, 1989Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
36Win32–2–2Fernando SeguraUD4Nov 11, 1989Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
35Win31–2–2Allan MakitokiTKO6 Oct 23, 1989Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
34Win30–2–2Jose Mario LopezKO2 Sep 16, 1989Monumental Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MexicoRetained IBF featherweight title
33Win29–2–2Steve CruzUD12Aug 6, 1989County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
32Draw28–2–2Louie EspinozaSD12May 21, 1989Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
31Win28–2–1Calvin GroveTKO11 Mar 30, 1989Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, MexicoRetained IBF featherweight title
30Win27–2–1Miguel MolinaKO6 Sep 30, 1988Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
29Win26–2–1Calvin GroveMD15Aug 4, 1988Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, MexicoWon IBF featherweight title
28Win25–2–1Martin GarciaKO6 May 28, 1988Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
27Win24–2–1Rafael ToledoTKO2 Apr 22, 1988Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
26Win23–2–1Carlos LinaresKO3 Apr 4, 1988Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
25Win22–2–1Rosendo AlonsoKO1 Feb 26, 1988La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
24Win21–2–1Elpidio InfanteRTD7 Feb 5, 1988Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
23Win20–2–1Martin TorresKO4 Dec 18, 1987Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
22Win19–2–1Jesus LopezKO2 Dec 4, 1987Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
21Win18–2–1Robert LewisUD10Oct 30, 1987Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
20Win17–2–1Refugio AlvaradoTKO7 Jul 25, 1987Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
19Win16–2–1Arnel ArrozalRTD5 May 22, 1987Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
18Win15–2–1Silvestre CastilloKO6 Apr 25, 1987Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
17Win14–2–1Marco Antonio SantosKO5 Mar 20, 1987Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
16Win13–2–1Alejandro MayorgaUD10Mar 1, 1987Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
15Win12–2–1Jose MillanKO2 Feb 15, 1987Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
14Win11–2–1Alejandro MayorgaUD10Jan 1, 1987Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
13Win10–2–1Noe GonzalezKO3 Dec 6, 1986Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
12Win9–2–1Carlos GalanKO1 Oct 3, 1986Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
11Win8–2–1Jesus RojasPTS10Sep 16, 1986Auditorio Municipal, Torreon, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Mexico
10Loss7–2–1Miguel MolinaPTS6Jul 28, 1986Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
9Win7–1–1Martin MorenoKO1 Jun 27, 1986San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
8Win6–1–1Salvador SaraKO1 Apr 22, 1986San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
7Win5–1–1Efren TineoKO3 Nov 1, 1985Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
6Draw4–1–1Mario RiveraPTS6Jul 29, 1985Arena Tijuana 72, Tijuana, Mexico
5Loss4–1Salomon Villavicencio4Apr 16, 1985Tijuana, Mexico
4Win4–0Jose Luis Luna1,Mar 30, 1985Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
3Win3–0Manuel ArmentaKO1Feb 8, 1985Sonora, Mexico
2Win2–0Julio Cesar Medina2Dec 14, 1984Sonora, Mexico
1Win1–0Efren Tineo3Nov 16, 1984Sonora, Mexico