Marcelo Dominguez
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Marcelo Fabián Domínguez (born January 15, 1970 in Ituzaingó
, Buenos Aires
) is an Argentine
professional boxer
. Although he has fought for and held several major titles, he has the unique distinction of having never fought in the United States
as a professional.
Domínguez turned pro in 1991 and was able to land a title shot in only his sixteenth fight, against Anaclet Wamba
in 1994 for the WBC Cruiserweight Title. Wamba won a majority decision. Domínguez was able to capture the interim WBC belt the following year though with a TKO win over Akim Tafer
. He was able to defend the belt five times, being promoted to full champ along the way, before losing the belt to Juan Carlos Gómez
in 1998 via decision. Domínguez rematched Gómez in 1999, and again came up short in a decision. In 2001, he was able to land a shot at WBO Cruiserweight Title holder Johnny Nelson
, but lost a decision.
Domínguez later moved up to heavyweight and after drifting into obscurity for several years and fighting for fringe titles, Domínguez lined up a shot for the WBO Cruiserweight Interim Title against Enzo Maccarinelli
, but was TKO'd.
Ituzaingó
Ituzaingó is a word of Guaraní origin meaning approximately "waterfall, cascade". It may refer to:* The Battle of Ituzaingó * The Club Atlético Ituzaingó, an Argentine football club* Ituzaingó, Buenos Aires a city in Argentina...
, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
professional boxer
Professional Boxing
Professional boxing, or prizefighting, emerged in the early twentieth century as boxing gradually attained legitimacy and became a regulated, sanctioned sport. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse which is divided among the fighters and promoters as determined by contract...
. Although he has fought for and held several major titles, he has the unique distinction of having never fought in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
as a professional.
Domínguez turned pro in 1991 and was able to land a title shot in only his sixteenth fight, against Anaclet Wamba
Anaclet Wamba
Anaclet Wamba , was a professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division.- Amateur career :Wamba had a notable amateur career. He represented Zaire in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, as a Light Heavyweight...
in 1994 for the WBC Cruiserweight Title. Wamba won a majority decision. Domínguez was able to capture the interim WBC belt the following year though with a TKO win over Akim Tafer
Akim Tafer
Hakim Tafer is a French-Algerian boxer.-Career:The European Champion in the Cruiserweight division in 1992, 1993 and 1996, Tafer fought twice in for the WBC World Championship: on October 16, 1993 against Anaclet Wamba and on August 16, 1997 against Marcelo Fabian Dominguez .-External...
. He was able to defend the belt five times, being promoted to full champ along the way, before losing the belt to Juan Carlos Gómez
Juan Carlos Gomez
Juan Carlos Gómez is a professional boxer. A former Cuban amateur star, he is also a former WBC Cruserweight Champion and a devout Muslim. He lives in and boxes out of Orlando, Florida, USA.-Early years and defection:...
in 1998 via decision. Domínguez rematched Gómez in 1999, and again came up short in a decision. In 2001, he was able to land a shot at WBO Cruiserweight Title holder Johnny Nelson
Johnny Nelson
Ivanson Ranny "Johnny" Nelson is a former professional boxer from Sheffield, England. He was the WBO cruiserweight champion for over six years, having successfully defended the title 13 times. Nelson also held the European and British cruiserweight titles...
, but lost a decision.
Domínguez later moved up to heavyweight and after drifting into obscurity for several years and fighting for fringe titles, Domínguez lined up a shot for the WBO Cruiserweight Interim Title against Enzo Maccarinelli
Enzo Maccarinelli
Enzo Maccarinelli is a Welsh professional boxer who fights in the light heavyweight division. He is a former World Boxing Organization cruiserweight title holder and also held the European title at that weight limit...
, but was TKO'd.