Jonathan Maicelo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jonathan Maicelo |
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| Real name | Jonathan Maicelo Román | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | El Depredador, La Cobra | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rated at | Lightweight | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 10, 1983 Callao, Peru |
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| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| No contests | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Jonathan Maicelo Román (born August 10, 1983) is a famous professional boxer from Peru. He is known for his exciting fights and strong punches. People sometimes call him "El Depredador" (The Predator) or "La Cobra" (The Cobra) because of his fighting style.
Jonathan Maicelo has had a great career in boxing. He has won many matches, including 26 professional fights. He is especially good at knocking out his opponents, with 13 of his wins coming by knockout (KO).
Jonathan Maicelo's Early Boxing Days
Before becoming a professional, Jonathan Maicelo was a very successful amateur boxer. Amateur boxing is where athletes compete without getting paid, often in big tournaments like the Olympics.
He won a silver medal at the 2001 Bolivarian Games in Ambato, Ecuador. He also earned another silver medal at the 2003 Pre-Panamerican Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico. These were important achievements that showed his talent.
Jonathan also reached the quarterfinals at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He made it to the semifinals at the 2004 Pre-Olympic Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These experiences helped him prepare for his professional career.
Jonathan Maicelo's Professional Boxing Career
Jonathan Maicelo started his professional boxing journey in 2005. He quickly became known for his powerful punches and exciting fights. He competes in the lightweight division, which is for boxers weighing between 130 and 135 pounds.
Over the years, he has faced many tough opponents from different countries. He has won important titles, like the WBC Latino lightweight title and the WBA Fedecentro lightweight title. Winning these titles means he was recognized as one of the best boxers in his region or weight class.
One of his big fights was in 2015 for the interim WBA lightweight title. Although he lost that match, it showed he was competing at a very high level against top boxers in the world. He continued to fight and win, showing his dedication to the sport.
Jonathan Maicelo's professional record includes 26 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest. A "no contest" means the fight result was canceled for some reason. He is a respected boxer who has made his country, Peru, proud in the boxing world.
| 29 fights | 26 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 2 |
| By decision | 13 | 1 |
See also
In Spanish: Jonathan Maicelo para niños
