Oscar Albarado
Born
Oscar Albarado

(1948-09-15)September 15, 1948
Pecos, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2021(2021-02-17) (aged 72)
Uvalde, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesShotgun
Statistics
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights71
Wins57
Wins by KO43
Losses13
Draws1

Oscar Albarado (September 15, 1948 – February 17, 2021) was an American former professional boxer who held the undisputed light middleweight world championship from June 1974 to January 1975.

Professional career

Known as "Shotgun", Albarado turned pro in 1966 and captured the undisputed light middleweight championship when he upset Koichi Wajima by KO in 1974.[1] He defended the crown once before losing it in a rematch to Wajima in 1975 by decision. He retired after the loss.

Comeback

Albarado launched an unsuccessful comeback five years later, retiring in 1982 after several losses.

Death

Albarado died on February 17, 2021, in Uvalde Texas at Amistad Nursing home at the age of 72.

Professional boxing record

71 fights 57 wins 13 losses
By knockout 43 7
By decision 13 6
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
71 Loss 57–13–1 Ayub Kalule TKO 2 (10) 30 Apr 1982 Brøndbyhallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
70 Loss 57–12–1 John Jackie Collins TKO 9 (10), 0:42 26 Feb 1982 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
69 Loss 57–11–1 Louis Acaries TKO 9 (10) 21 Jan 1982 Paris, France
68 Win 57–10–1 Larry Martin KO 4 (10) 19 Nov 1981 St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
67 Loss 56–10–1 Bernard Mays KO 9 (10) 14 Oct 1981 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
66 Win 56–9–1 Ray Phillips KO 8 (10) 21 Jul 1981 Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
65 Loss 55–9–1 Bobby Czyz TKO 3 (10), 2:30 21 May 1981 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
64 Win 55–8–1 Norris McKinney KO 6 (10) 7 May 1981 Laredo, Texas, U.S.
63 Win 54–8–1 Miguel Balderas KO 4 (10) 10 Mar 1981 Civic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
62 Win 53–8–1 Robert Perry PTS 10 24 Feb 1981 Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
61 Loss 52–8–1 Paul Stephens KO 4 (15), 1:06 15 Jan 1981 Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
60 Win 52–7–1 German Marquez KO 2 (10), 0:44 14 Oct 1980 Civic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
59 Win 51–7–1 Jesse Lara KO 6 (15) 1 Sep 1980 Laredo, Texas, U.S.
58 Loss 50–7–1 Koichi Wajima UD 15 21 Jan 1975 Nihon University Auditorium, Tokyo, Japan Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring junior middleweight titles
57 Win 50–6–1 Ryu Sorimachi TKO 7 (15), 2:17 8 Oct 1974 Nihon University Auditorium, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring junior middleweight titles
56 Win 49–6–1 Koichi Wajima KO 15 (15), 1:57 4 Jun 1974 Nihon University Auditorium, Tokyo, Japan Won WBA, WBC, and inaugural The Ring junior middleweight title
55 Win 48–6–1 Eddie Mazon PTS 10 26 Apr 1974 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
54 Win 47–6–1 Eddie Mazon UD 10 1 Nov 1973 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53 Win 46–6–1 Dino Del Cid KO 2 (10), 0:52 28 Jun 1973 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52 Loss 45–6–1 Dino Del Cid TKO 1 (10), 1:33 17 May 1973 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
51 Win 45–5–1 Alex Olguin KO 4 (10), 1:44 19 Mar 1973 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50 Win 44–5–1 Rodolfo Martinez KO 3 (10), 2:40 15 Feb 1973 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49 Win 43–5–1 Thurman Durden SD 10 4 Jan 1973 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48 Win 42–5–1 Rey Reyes KO 1 (10), 2:58 16 Nov 1972 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47 Win 41–5–1 Ruben Arocha TKO 9 (10), 0:43 3 Aug 1972 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
46 Win 40–5–1 Demetrio Salazar KO 4 (10), 2:06 11 Jul 1972 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
45 Win 39–5–1 James Shelton TKO 3 (10), 1:58 6 Jun 1972 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
44 Loss 38–5–1 Ernie Lopez UD 10 28 Oct 1971 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43 Win 38–4–1 Matt Roa KO 4 (10), 2:48 7 Oct 1971 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42 Win 37–4–1 Bobby Williams UD 10 26 Aug 1971 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
41 Win 36–4–1 Freddie Jones TKO 1 (10), 2:54 22 Jul 1971 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
40 Draw 35–4–1 Armando Muñíz SD 10 6 May 1971 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
39 Win 35–4 Frankie Lewis MD 10 16 Apr 1971 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
38 Loss 34–4 Manuel Fierro UD 10 30 Mar 1971 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
37 Win 34–3 Raul Soriano SD 10 24 Nov 1970 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
36 Win 33–3 Larry Brazier TKO 3 (10) 6 Oct 1970 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
35 Win 32–3 Pedro Adigue UD 10 2 Jun 1970 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
34 Win 31–3 Roberto Oscar Amaya TKO 9 (10), 1:41 5 May 1970 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
33 Win 30–3 Charlie Green TKO 3 (10), 2:07 14 Apr 1970 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
32 Loss 29–3 Percy Pugh UD 10 30 Mar 1970 Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
31 Loss 29–2 Adolph Pruitt UD 10 27 Jan 1970 Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
30 Win 29–1 Bobby Williams TKO 7 (10), 2:40 9 Dec 1969 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
29 Win 28–1 LC Morgan TKO 5 (10), 0:45 28 Oct 1969 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 LC Morgan DQ 5 (10) 7 Oct 1969 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
27 Win 26–1 Thurman Durden MD 10 14 Aug 1969 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
26 Win 25–1 Johnny Brooks TKO 7 (10), 2:06 3 Jun 1969 Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
25 Loss 24–1 Hedgemon Lewis UD 10 10 Apr 1969 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Miguel Aguilar TKO 3 (10), 0:43 6 Mar 1969 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Jose Valenzuela TKO 6 (10) 6 Feb 1969 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Miguel Hernandez UD 10 23 Jan 1969 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Johnny Doyan KO 2 (8), 1:29 9 Jan 1969 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Jerry Graci KO 9 (10) 29 Oct 1968 Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Lonnie Harris KO 1 (10), 2:20 30 Sep 1968 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Cassius Greene KO 1 (10), 2:42 10 Sep 1968 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Gilbert Gutierrez TKO 3 (10), 2:04 17 Jul 1968 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Gilbert de los Santos TKO 5 (10) 3 May 1968 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Gilbert Gutierrez KO 1 (10) 2 Apr 1968 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Gilbert Gutierrez UD 8 19 Mar 1968 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Allen Moten KO 1 (6) 1 Feb 1968 Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Ruben Rivera KO 2 (6) 1 Jan 1968 Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Hector Ramirez KO 2 (8), 2:10 12 Dec 1967 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Billy Strother UD 6 14 Nov 1967 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Chuy Andrade KO 1 (6) 28 Oct 1967 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Lechero Gonzalez KO 1 (6) 30 Sep 1967 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Piri Albarado KO 6 (6) 2 Sep 1967 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Nat Jackson SD 6 10 Jul 1967 Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Gary Pannell TKO 2 (4) 16 Jun 1967 Teamsters Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Freddie Burris TKO 2 (6) 30 May 1967 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jesus Cuate Lara KO 3 1 Apr 1967 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ramiro Hernandez KO 3 11 Mar 1967 Rosita South, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Genaro Morones TKO 4 (4), 2:24 12 Apr 1966 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Oscar Albarado - Lineal Junior Middleweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
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