Fulgencio Zúñiga facts for kids

Fulgencio Zúñiga (born July 23, 1977) is a professional boxer from Colombia. He was once the champion in the super middleweight division for the IBO. He is known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

Early Boxing Days

Fulgencio Zúñiga started his boxing journey in 1997. He quickly showed his talent. In his first big national competition, he won a gold medal. This was at the 48th National Boxing Tournament in Bucaramanga.

In the same year, he also won a gold medal at the 13th Bolivarian Games in Peru. He earned a silver medal at the Central American Boxing Championship in Mexico. He also competed in the 4th Pan-American Boxing Championship in Colombia.

Fulgencio continued to shine in 1998 and 1999. He won the 49th National Boxing Tournament, becoming a two-time national champion. He also represented Colombia in other important events. These included the 6th South American Games in Ecuador, where he won another gold medal. He also earned a bronze medal at the Roberto Balado Cup in Cuba.

Becoming a Professional Boxer

Fulgencio Zúñiga became a professional boxer on February 11, 2001. His first fight was against Manuel Cabarcas in Barranquilla. Fulgencio won by knockout in the very first round!

From 2001 to 2002, he was on an amazing winning streak. He faced fourteen different opponents, and he knocked out every single one of them in the early rounds. This showed how strong and skilled he was.

As he got more experienced, Fulgencio faced tougher boxers. One famous boxer, Kelly Pavlik, fought Zúñiga in 2005. After their intense fight, Pavlik said it was the hardest fight he had ever had. This shows how challenging Fulgencio Zúñiga was for even the best fighters.

Professional Boxing Record

Fulgencio Zúñiga had a long and exciting professional career. He competed in 46 fights in total. He won 28 of those fights, with 25 of his wins coming by knockout. He had 17 losses and 1 draw. His career showed his dedication and strength in the boxing ring.