12 Facts About Daniel Zaragoza

Daniel Zaragoza was born on December 11,1957 and is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1997.

Daniel Zaragoza is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC bantamweight title in 1985 and the WBC super bantamweight title between 1988 and 1997.

In October 1980, Zaragoza won his pro debut against Ernesto Gutierrez.

Daniel Zaragoza lost his title in his first defense to Miguel "Happy" Lora.

Daniel Zaragoza moved up in weight in his next bout and scored 7 consecutive wins before capturing the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight title with a knockout win over future hall of fame member Carlos Zarate in 1988 in the tenth round of a fight scheduled for twelve rounds.

Daniel Zaragoza successfully retained the title five times, including a hard-fought draw in South Korea against IBF Super Bantamweight champion Lee Seung-hoon, a knockout victory against future champion Valerio Nati in Italy, a decision victory over Paul Banke in the first fight of their trilogy, a knockout victory against Frankie Duarte, and a decision victory over former champion Chan-Yong Park in South Korea.

In 1991, Daniel Zaragoza regained the belt with a split decision win over Hatanaka in Japan.

Daniel Zaragoza defended the belt against Chun Huh of South Korea and avenged his loss to Paul Banke.

Daniel Zaragoza fought to a draw with Patterson in the first bout and lost by technical knockout in the second bout when the fight was stopped due to a cut despite the objections of Zaragoza.

The bout was controversially ruled a draw with most observers believing Daniel Zaragoza should have been declared the winner.

Daniel Zaragoza fought a rematch with Sanchez later in the year and won the belt via split decision.

Daniel Zaragoza was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.