Orlando Malone

Orlando Max Malone (born December 18, 1963), is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2007. He challenged for the WBO mini flyweight title in 1993.

Orlando Malone
Statistics
Nickname(s)Quick Draw
Weight(s)
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1963-12-18) December 18, 1963
San Diego, California, U.S.
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins10
Wins by KO7
Losses22
No contests1

Professional career

Malone started boxing at the age of 21.[1] After an amateur career which included winning an area title at the US Amateur Boxing Championships in 1991 and the Class A 106-pound title in the Colorado Golden Gloves tournament in 1992, he had his first professional fight in August 1992.[2][3]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
33 fights 10 wins 22 losses
By knockout 7 8
By decision 3 14
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
14 Loss 9–5 Eric Griffin TKO 4 (12) 1994-05-10 Mashantucket, Connecticut For NABF light flyweight title.
13 Loss 9–4 Brian Lonon MD 8 1994-03-17 Las Vegas, Nevada
12 Loss 9–3 Rudy Bradley UD 8 1994-02-17 Scottsdale, Arizona
11 Loss 9–2 Alex Sanchez TKO 1 (12) 1993-12-22 Hotel Caribe Hilton, Condado, Puerto Rico For vacant WBO minimumweight title.
10 Win 9–1 Jose Vela TKO 2 (8) 1993-12-02 Aurora, Colorado
9 Loss 8–1 Danny Romero TKO 5 (8) 1993-08-09 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Scott Lawless KO 1 (6) 1993-07-02 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado
7 Win 7–0 John Knight UD 4 1993-06-18 Aurora, Colorado
6 Win 6–0 Martin Llovera TKO 4 (6) 1993-05-04 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado
5 Win 5–0 Melvin Lewis KO 1 (8) 1993-04-17 Denver, Colorado
4 Win 4–0 Warren Iyescas UD 4 1993-03-20 Denver, Colorado
3 Win 3–0 Rod Taylor TKO 4 (6) 1992-11-21 Thornton, Colorado
2 Win 2–0 Rick Banks KO 1 (4) 1992-10-30 Aurora, Colorado
1 Win 1–0 Merle Muniz UD 4 1992-08-14 Thornton, Colorado

References
  1. Adams, Samuel (1992) "Youthful looks help Malone in the ring", Denver Post, April 17, 1992, p. 3D
  2. Schefter, Adam (1991) "Malone, Johnston Swing into the Finals", Rocky Mountain News, March 1, 1991
  3. Bote, Terry (1992) "Malone Now Shines at Home", Rocky Mountain News, April 5, 1992
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