Antonio DeMarco
Born
Antonio de Marco Soto

(1986-01-07) January 7, 1986
Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins33
Wins by KO24
Losses9
Draws1

Antonio de Marco Soto (born January 7, 1986), best known as Antonio "Tony" DeMarco, is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBC lightweight title from 2011 to 2012, and has challenged once for the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title in 2014. DeMarco is a cousin of former world champion Humberto Soto.[1]

Professional career

Lightweight

DeMarco claimed an interim belt after he dominated José Alfaro for 10 rounds before a stoppage was called. Demarco won every round before dropping Alfaro three times in the 10th round. Demarco's unbeaten streak is 15-0-1 with 10 knockouts, including 12 consecutive wins, since losing a six-round, majority decision to Anthony Vasquez in February 2006. He lined himself up to face the monster-punching full WBC titlist, Edwin Valero.[2]

DeMarco's first chance at being world champion was unsuccessful after he was stopped by the late Edwin Valero of Venezuela to retain his WBC Lightweight belt. After absorbing 9 rounds of punishment, DeMarco's trainer advised the referee to stop the fight. DeMarco later stated, “I'm a Mexican fighter, I never wanted to quit but my trainer saw that Edwin was just a better fighter.” When the fight ended, Valero was eight points up on the scorecards of all three judges.[3][4]

DeMarco rebounded with a second-round TKO victory over Daniel Attah. In his following fight, he defeated Reyes Sanchez by unanimous decision to win the WBC Silver Lightweight title.

WBC lightweight champion

On October 15, 2011, DeMarco stopped former two division champion Jorge Linares in the 11th round to claim the vacant WBC Lightweight title.

On September 8, 2012, Demarco stepped into the ring to make his second world title defense against John Molina, Jr. In round 1 DeMarco landed his straight left hand onto Molina's face and sent Molina back. As DeMarco had Molina hurt and up against the ropes, the referee jumped in and called a stop to the bout, only 44 seconds into the fight.

Light welterweight

DeMarco vs. Vargas

On November 22, 2014, Antonio DeMarco attempted to win his third world title in the junior welterweight division. DeMarco faced former olympian and current (Regular) WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Jesse Vargas. This fight took place at The Venetian Macao in Macau, SAR on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri on HBO PPV.

Professional boxing record

43 fights 33 wins 9 losses
By knockout 24 2
By decision 8 7
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Loss 33–9–1 Giovani Santillan MD 10 Jun 16, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
42 Loss 33–8–1 Jamal James UD 10 Jul 13, 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, U.S.
41 Loss 33–7–1 Maxim Dadashev UD 10 Oct 20, 2018 Park MGM, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For NABF super lightweight title
40 Win 33–6–1 Eddie Ramirez TKO 1 (10), 1:56 Oct 14, 2017 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
39 Win 32–6–1 Luis Solis UD 10 Feb 11, 2017 Gimnasio Municipal Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Tecate, Mexico
38 Loss 31–6–1 Omar Figueroa Jr. UD 12 Dec 12, 2015 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
37 Loss 31–5–1 Rances Barthelemy UD 10 Jun 20, 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
36 Loss 31–4–1 Jessie Vargas UD 12 Nov 22, 2014 Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR For WBA (Regular) super lightweight title
35 Win 31–3–1 Lanardo Tyner UD 10 Aug 23, 2014 Campos Deportivos de la Casa Social Cerveceria, Tecate, Mexico
34 Win 30–3–1 Jesus Gurrola TKO 2 (10), 2:58 Jan 11, 2014 Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
33 Win 29–3–1 Fidel Muñoz TKO 5 (10), 1:21 Aug 10, 2013 Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
32 Loss 28–3–1 Adrien Broner TKO 8 (12), 1:49 Nov 17, 2012 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost WBC lightweight title
31 Win 28–2–1 John Molina Jr. TKO 1 (12), 0:44 Sep 8, 2012 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S. Retained WBC lightweight title
30 Win 27–2–1 Miguel Román KO 5 (12), 2:59 Mar 17, 2012 Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico Retained WBC lightweight title
29 Win 26–2–1 Jorge Linares TKO 11 (12), 2:32 Oct 15, 2011 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Won vacant WBC lightweight title
28 Win 25–2–1 Reyes Sanchez UD 12 Feb 26, 2011 Eihusen Arena, Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S. Won WBC Silver lightweight title
27 Win 24–2–1 Daniel Attah TKO 2 (10), 2:30 Jul 17, 2010 Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
26 Loss 23–2–1 Edwin Valero RTD 9 (12), 3:00 Feb 6, 2010 Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Mexico For WBC lightweight title
25 Win 23–1–1 José Alfaro TKO 10 (12), 2:07 Oct 31, 2009 Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC interim lightweight title
24 Win 22–1–1 Anges Adjaho KO 9 (12) Jul 11, 2009 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
23 Win 21–1–1 Almazbek Raiymkulov RTD 9 (12), 3:00 Feb 7, 2009 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S. Won vacant WBO–NABO lightweight title
22 Win 20–1–1 Jose Reyes SD 10 Sep 5, 2008 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 19–1–1 Juan Castaneda Jr. TKO 5 (8), 0:42 May 2, 2008 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
20 Win 18–1–1 Juan Carlos Martinez UD 8 Mar 1, 2008 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
19 Win 17–1–1 Arthur Brambila TKO 2 (8), 2:24 Nov 30, 2007 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
18 Win 16–1–1 Nick Casal UD 10 Sep 7, 2007 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
17 Win 15–1–1 Roberto Valenzuela TKO 1 (8), 1:12 Jul 28, 2007 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
16 Win 14–1–1 Jose Rivera DQ 2 (4), 1:06 Jul 6, 2007 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
15 Win 13–1–1 Yahir Aguiar TKO 3 (6), 1:01 Jun 1, 2007 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
14 Win 12–1–1 Raymundo Gonzalez TKO 2 (6) Mar 3, 2007 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
13 Draw 11–1–1 Curtis Meeks MD 6 Oct 6, 2006 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Anthony Ivy TKO 2 (6), 1:43 Jul 29, 2006 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Ricardo Valencia TKO 4 (6), 2:03 Jun 2, 2006 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Hector Rivera UD 4 May 25, 2006 Blancas Bazaar, Imperial Beach, California, U.S.
9 Loss 8–1 Anthony Vasquez MD 6 Feb 4, 2006 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Carlos Mota TKO 2 (4), 1:10 Jan 13, 2006 4th & B, San Diego, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Joseph Tyrone Davis TKO 3 (4), 2:54 Nov 18, 2005 Athletic Center, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Ricky Alexander TKO 2 (4), 1:07 Nov 5, 2005 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Abel Hernandez UD 4 Oct 21, 2005 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Valente Rojas KO 2 (4), 2:19 Aug 8, 2005 Palenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Crisanto Fernandez TKO 2 Nov 15, 2004 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Alejandro Rivera TKO 1 Jul 19, 2004 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Antonio Valencia TKO 2 (4) Jun 21, 2004 Discoteca Baby Rock, Tijuana, Mexico

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wainwright, Anson (2011). "Antonio DeMarco: "Anyone who is willing to fight me, I will accept."". Max Boxing. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
  2. ↑ Christ, Scott. (2011-08-31) Antonio DeMarco dominates José Alfaro, stops him in 10. Bad Left Hook. Retrieved on 2009-08-05.
  3. ↑ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/122905-valero-stops-demarco-looks-to-bigger-and-better-challenges-
  4. ↑ Rafael, Dan. (2010-02-07) BValero stops DeMarco in ninth round. ESPN. Retrieved on 2011-08-05.
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