Juan Carlos Payano


Juan Carlos Payano is a Dominican professional boxer who held the WBA (Undisputed) and then concurrently the IBO bantamweight titles between 2014 and 2016. As an amateur he won two silver medals at the Pan American Games and a gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games.

Amateur career

At the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, he lost to Cuba's Yuriorkis Gamboa in the Flyweight final, winning the silver medal.
He won the gold medal at the 2006 Cartagena games after defeating Cuban Yoandris Salinas.
At the 2007 Pan American Games, he won silver again after losing to Puerto Rico's McWilliams Arroyo in the final.
He compiled a record of 421 wins and 25 losses.

Olympic Games results

2004
2008

Professional career

Payano vs. Inoue

On October 7, 2018, Payano battled Naoya Inoue for the WBA bantamweight title, as a part of the World Boxing Super Series quarter-final. Inoue caught Payano with a left jab, right hook combination just 1 minute and 10 seconds into the fight, sending Payano to the canvas for the KO win. This was Payano's first professional career knockout loss.

Payano vs. Vazquez

In his next fight, Payano bounced back with a unanimous decision win against Damien Vazquez. Payano was in control for most of the fight, winning almost every round on the judges' scorecards, 79-73, 80-71, 80-71.

Payano vs. Nery

In his following fight, Payano battled against Luis Nery. Payano was considered the underdog against the undefeated Mexican. Nery had his own way for most of the fight, landing the cleaner shots throughout the fight. In the ninth round, a perfectly placed left hook to the body by Nery send Payano to the canvas. Writhing in pain, Payano was not even able to attempt to beat the count, leading to a ninth-round KO win for Nery.

Payano vs. Roman

On September 26, 2020, Payano fought former champion Daniel Roman, who was ranked #3 by the Ring, WBA and WBC, and #4 by the WBO and #6 at super bantamweight at the time. Payano lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite boxing off his back foot, Payano had a strong start in the fight. However, Roman turned up the pressure in the championship rounds, and was aggressive enough to secure the win.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Win23–5Raymond TabugonRTD5, 3:00Aug 14, 2021Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
27Win22–5Luis de la Rosa5 Jul 10, 2021Hotel Elsa, Santiago de Tolu, Colombia
26Loss21–5Gary Antonio RussellTD7, 0:01Dec 19, 2020Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Unanimous TD after Payano cut from accidental head clash
25Loss21–4Daniel RomanUD12Sep 26, 2020Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
24Loss21–3Luis NeryKO9, 1:43Jul 20, 2019MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC Silver bantamweight title
23Win21–2Damien VazquezUD8Mar 9, 2019Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
22Loss20–2Naoya InoueKO1, 1:10Oct 7, 2018Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, JapanFor WBA bantamweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: bantamweight quarter-final
21Win20–1Mike PlaniaUD10Mar 23, 2018Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental bantamweight title
20Win19–1Alexis SantiagoUD10Aug 22, 2017Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
19Win18–1Isao Gonzalo CarranzaTKO7, 1:16Jan 13, 2017Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
18Loss17–1Rau'shee Warren12Jun 18, 2016UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Lost WBA and IBO bantamweight titles
17Win17–0Rau'shee Warren12Aug 2, 2015Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA bantamweight title;
Won vacant IBO bantamweight title
16Win16–0Anselmo Moreno6 Sep 26, 2014Mesquite Arena, Mesquite, Texas, U.S.Won WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title;
Unanimous TD after Payano cut from accidental head clash
15Win15–0Germán MerazUD8Feb 22, 2014Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win14–0Jundy MaraonKO7, 0:39Jun 14, 2013South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Jhon Alberto MolinaTKO2, 2:35May 10, 2013Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12Win12–0Jose Luis AraizaUD10Nov 30, 2012BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
11Win11–0Jhon Alberto MolinaTKO9, 2:02Jul 21, 2012Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant NABA bantamweight title
10Win10–0Luis MaldonadoUD10May 18, 2012Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
9Win9–0Jose SilveriaUD10Mar 2, 2012Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC Latino bantamweight title
8Win8–0Leshaun BlairTKO1, 2:35Dec 3, 2011Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
7Win7–0Dinoel ReynosoTKO2, 1:44Sep 5, 2011Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6Win6–0Luis Angel PanetoUD6Apr 23, 2011Dade County Fair & Exposition, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Cristobal Ramos2, 1:42Mar 4, 2011Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
4Win4–0Norberto JimenezTKO2 Oct 9, 2010La Vega, Dominican Republic
3Win3–0Luis HinojosaUD4Sep 18, 2010Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2Win2–0Daniel Veras3 Aug 28, 2010Parque Publico, Elias Pina, Dominican Republic
1Win1–0Aneudy Mesa4Aug 21, 2010Polideportivo Fabio Gonzalez, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic