Santiago Samaniego

Santiago Ryce Samaniego
Statistics
Real name	Santiago Ryce Samaniego
Nickname(s)	El Herrero
Rated at	Light Middleweight
Nationality	Panama
Born	(1974-01-25) January 25, 1974 Panama City, Panama
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	51
Wins	37
Wins by KO	30
Losses	13
Draws	1

Santiago Ryce Samaniego (born January 25, 1974 in Panama City, Panama) is a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.

Background

Samaniego is a first cousin of Roberto Durán.

Professional career

Nicknamed "El Herrero", Samaniego turned pro in 1993, and in 1997 took on undefeated Mihai Leu for the Vacant WBO Welterweight Title, but lost a decision. In 2002 he faced Mamadou Thiam for the interim WBA Light Middleweight Title, and won in a 12th round stoppage. In 2003, he was TKO'd by Alejandro García, losing the belt. Since the loss, he dropped fights to Rhoshii Wells and Sechew Powell

Achievements
Vacant Title last held by Luis Ramon Campas	NABO Welterweight Champion June 1, 1996 - February 22, 1997 Lost bid for world title	Vacant Title next held by Santos Cardona
Vacant Title last held by Ricardo Mayorga	WBA Fedelatin Light Middleweight Champion August 18, 2001 - August 10, 2002 Won interim world title	Vacant Title last held by Shannan Taylor
New title	WBA Light Middleweight Interim Champion August 10, 2002 - September 14, 2002 Promoted	Vacant Title next held by Alejandro García
Preceded by Fernando Vargas as Champion	WBA Light Middleweight Champion Regular title September 14, 2002 – March 1, 2003	Succeeded by Alejandro García

See also

• List of WBA world champions

External links

• Career boxing record