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<\/a>By Daniel Sisneros<\/strong><\/p>\nBorn in tiny Luna, New Mexico and now fighting out Santa Fe NM. Joaquin Zamora was a favorite around the New Mexico amateur circuit before turning professional in 2002 with a first round tko of Dwayne Pope.<\/p>\n
Zamora traveled to Las Vegas Nevada where he lost his 2nd pro fight by stoppage in round 3 against Durango, Mexico’s Juan Manuel Salazar in Salazar’s pro debut.<\/p>\n
He then ran off a 4-0-1 streak before facing hard hitting Elco Garcia for the vacant WBC Mundo Hispano Jr.Middleweight Title. It was an all-out war for 6 rounds before Garcia got the stoppage to win that title.<\/p>\n
Joaquin learned much from that encounter and began another winning streak going 7-0, 6 ko’s before stepping in to face Mexico’s Nelson Estupinan (12-3) for the USNBC Welterweight Title belt. It was a glorious night as Zamora put on a dominant performance over 10 rounds to win a lop-sided unanimous decision and left the ring with the belt around his waist.<\/p>\n
In April of 2007 Zamora successfully defended his title belt against highly regarded James “Too Sweet” Crayton by a unanimous decision on scores of 99-91, 99-91, and 100-90. His level of opposition had risen, and he was equal to the challenge. He was making noise, and began to get attention in the national rankings off of these back-to-back wins against high level opponents.<\/p>\n
Zamora’s next big challenge came Sept. 5, 2008 as he faced off against fellow New Mexico prospect Ray Sanchez III (21-2) in a bout televised on the Telefutura network. It was a much anticipated match and didn’t disappoint the fans in attendance, and tuned-in live around the world. It was 3 rounds of war, but when the smoke cleared, It was Zamora who had his hand raised in victory via 3rd round tko.<\/p>\n
Ray Sanchez III and Joaquin Zamora locked in battle in 2008<\/p>\n
The next two fights were big ones for Zamora who looked impressive. First up was a 10 round unanimous decision win over Jose Adelaydo Gonzalez (12-4-1) again televised on Telefutura. 6 months later, he squared off with and stopped Josh Renteria (15-2) in the 10th round.<\/p>\n
Nearly a year-and-a-half later, Zamora took his 18-2-1 record, traveled to Miami, Florida, and moved up in weight to challenge for the vacant IBO Latino Middleweight title against Nigeria’s Eromosele Albert (22-4-1). It was another spirited fight, but it was Zamora being stopped by Albert in round 9. Zamora then lost a hard fought rematch via decision to Elco Garcia, that fight also televised on Telefutura network.<\/p>\n
Zamora with other New Mexico favorites<\/p>\n
He improved the record of his pro campaign with 4 straight unanimous decision victories with his last victory being a 6 round win over Oklahoma’s Anthony Hill.<\/p>\n
Joaquin Zamora is a skilled warrior who delights his New Mexico fans, and picks up fans every time he shows his heart in the ring in those nationally televised fights.<\/p>\n
He has had a nearly decade-and-a-half long pro boxing career with an outstanding 22-4-1, 12 ko record. This humble veteran of the United States Navy will always be remembered as one of New Mexico’s top pro boxers.<\/p>\n
The fighting days may not be over just yet. Joaquin tells me that he may have a few more fights left in him, but either way, he will stay involved in the sport of professional boxing!<\/p>\n
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