Enrique Ornelas

Enrique Andrade Ornelas (born September 17, 1980), is a Mexican boxer. He competes in the Middleweight division.[1]

Enrique Ornelas
Statistics
Real nameEnrique Andrade Ornelas
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height6 ft 1 1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1980-09-17) September 17, 1980
Guanajuato, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins34
Wins by KO22
Losses9
Draws0
No contests0

Background

Born in Jesús del Monte, Guanajuato, Mexico, Ornelas is the younger brother of Super Middleweight contender Librado Andrade.[2][3]

Career

Ornelas began his professional career on 16 October 1999, beating previously unbeaten Rigoberto Placencia on points over four rounds at the Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States.[4]

Ornelas vs. Hopkins

On December 2, 2009, Ornelas fought Bernard Hopkins through 12-rounds but lost a unanimous decision. The bout took place in the light heavyweight division and Ornelas had never fought that high up in weight before.[5]

First title shot

Ornelas is in Montreal training for his first shot at a world title as he faces WBO champion Robert Stieglitz set for November 20. Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas brother Librado Andrade in 2008 and will be making the third defense of the WBO crown.[6]

He now makes his home in La Habra, California.

Professional boxing record
30 Wins (20 knockouts, 10 decisions), 6 Losses (1 by knockout, 5 by decision), 0 Draws [7]
Res. Opponent Type Rd Date Location Notes
N/A TBA N/A-(8)2011-05-06 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Loss Robert Stieglitz UD12 (12)2010-11-20 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany WBO Super Middleweight title.
Win Julius Fogle KO4 (8)2010-04-22 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss Bernard Hopkins UD12 (12)2009-12-02 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win Roberto Baro KO4 (6)2009-07-30 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss Marco Antonio Rubio SD12 (12)2008-10-18 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States WBC Middleweight Title Eliminator
Win Daryl Salmon TKO2 (10)2008-07-04 Dodge Arena Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win Norberto Bravo RTD7 (12)2008-02-22 Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, United States NABF middleweight title
Win Bronco McKart RTD5 (12)2007-12-07 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada United States NABF middleweight title
Loss Bronco McKart SD12 (12)2007-08-10 New Alhambra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vacant NABF middleweight title
Loss Sam Soliman MD10 (10)2006-11-17 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, United States
Win Raul Munoz TKO1 (8)2006-08-18 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, United States

References
  1. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Enrique_Ornelas
  2. http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/03/05/brothers-enrique-ornelas-and-librado-andrade-would-fight-each-ot/
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Boxrec. "Enrique Ornelas". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  5. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4708627
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 4, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=41078&cat=boxer
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