Francisco Bojado
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| Francisco Bojado | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Francisco Bojado |
| Nickname | Panchito |
| Weight | Welterweight |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Birth date | May 11, 1983 |
| Birth place | Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Style | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 18 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Francisco Bojado (born May 11, 1983) is a professional boxer at the international level. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Bojado's nickname is Panchito. Bojado was born in Mexico, but moved to the United States at age 3.
[edit] Amateur Career
Bojado represented Mexico at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
Bojado lost in the second qualifying round at the games. He returned home with his eyes set on turning professional. Shortly after, he was signed by Shelly Finkel, a man who has also managed Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson, among many others. Finkel soon helped Bojado sign a multi-fight deal with cable television channel Showtime.
Bojado compiled an Amateur record of 168-15.
[edit] Professional Career
On January 13 of 2001, he made his professional debut by beating Derrick Castor by knockout in the second round at Uncasville, Connecticut. He followed that victory with eight more knockout wins, including wins over veterans Mauro Lucero, Glenn Forde and Eleazar Contreras. But on February 16, 2002, also at Uncasville, he was upset by Juan Carlos Rubio, who beat him by a ten round decision.
On January 24, 2004, Bojado defeated experienced Emmanuel Clottey in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
On July 24, however, he suffered another setback, when former world Jr. Lightweight champion Jesse James Leija beat him by a split ten round decision.
Bojado's record is of 16 wins and 2 losses, with 11 wins by knockout.
