Juan Carlos Payano

Juan Carlos Payano
Born (1984-04-12) April 12, 1984 (age 40)
La Vega, Dominican Republic
Other namesBaby Pacquiao
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach64+1⁄2 in (164 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins23
Wins by KO11
Losses5
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing  Dominican Republic
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Cartagena Flyweight
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2003 Santo Domingo Flyweight
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio Flyweight


Juan Carlos Payano (born April 12, 1984) is a Dominican professional boxer who held the WBA (Undisputed) and then concurrently the IBO bantamweight titles between 2014 and 2016. As an amateur he won two silver medals at the Pan American Games and a gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games.

Amateur career

At the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, he lost to Cuba's Yuriorkis Gamboa in the Flyweight final, winning the silver medal.

He won the gold medal at the 2006 Cartagena games after defeating Cuban Yoandris Salinas.

At the 2007 Pan American Games, he won silver again after losing to Puerto Rico's McWilliams Arroyo in the final.

He compiled a record of 421 wins and 25 losses.

Olympic Games results

2004

2008

Professional career

Payano vs. Inoue

On October 7, 2018, Payano battled Naoya Inoue for the WBA bantamweight title, as a part of the World Boxing Super Series quarter-final. Inoue caught Payano with a left jab, right hook combination just 1 minute and 10 seconds into the fight, sending Payano to the canvas for the KO win. This was Payano's first professional career knockout loss.[1]

Payano vs. Vazquez

In his next fight, Payano bounced back with a unanimous decision win against Damien Vazquez. Payano was in control for most of the fight, winning almost every round on the judges' scorecards, 79-73, 80-71, 80-71.[2]

Payano vs. Nery

In his following fight, Payano battled against Luis Nery. Payano was considered the underdog against the undefeated Mexican. Nery had his own way for most of the fight, landing the cleaner shots throughout the fight. In the ninth round, a perfectly placed left hook to the body by Nery send Payano to the canvas. Writhing in pain, Payano was not even able to attempt to beat the count, leading to a ninth-round KO win for Nery.[3]

Payano vs. Roman

On September 26, 2020, Payano fought former champion Daniel Roman, who was ranked #3 by the Ring, WBA and WBC, and #4 by the WBO and #6 at super bantamweight at the time. Payano lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite boxing off his back foot, Payano had a strong start in the fight. However, Roman turned up the pressure in the championship rounds, and was aggressive enough to secure the win.[4]

Professional boxing record

28 fights 23 wins 5 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 12 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Win 23–5 Raymond Tabugon RTD 5 (8), 3:00 Jul 10, 2021 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
27 Win 22–5 Luis de la Rosa RTD 5 (10) Aug 14, 2021 Hotel Elsa, Santiago de Tolu, Colombia
26 Loss 21–5 Gary Antonio Russell TD 7 (10), 0:01 Dec 19, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. Unanimous TD after Payano cut from accidental head clash
25 Loss 21–4 Daniel Roman UD 12 Sep 26, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
24 Loss 21–3 Luis Nery KO 9 (12), 1:43 Jul 20, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBC Silver bantamweight title
23 Win 21–2 Damien Vazquez UD 8 Mar 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
22 Loss 20–2 Naoya Inoue KO 1 (12), 1:10 Oct 7, 2018 Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan For WBA (Regular) bantamweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: bantamweight quarter-final
21 Win 20–1 Mike Plania UD 10 Mar 23, 2018 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental bantamweight title
20 Win 19–1 Alexis Santiago UD 10 Aug 22, 2017 Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
19 Win 18–1 Isao Gonzalo Carranza TKO 7 (8), 1:16 Jan 13, 2017 Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
18 Loss 17–1 Rau'shee Warren MD 12 Jun 18, 2016 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Lost WBA (Undisputed) and IBO bantamweight titles
17 Win 17–0 Rau'shee Warren SD 12 Aug 2, 2015 Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S. Retained WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title;
Won vacant IBO bantamweight title
16 Win 16–0 Anselmo Moreno TD 6 (12) Sep 26, 2014 Mesquite Arena, Mesquite, Texas, U.S. Won WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title;
Unanimous TD after Payano cut from accidental head clash
15 Win 15–0 Germán Meraz UD 8 Feb 22, 2014 Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Jundy Maraon KO 7 (10), 0:39 Jun 14, 2013 South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Jhon Alberto Molina TKO 2 (10), 2:35 May 10, 2013 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
12 Win 12–0 Jose Luis Araiza UD 10 Nov 30, 2012 BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S. Retained WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
11 Win 11–0 Jhon Alberto Molina TKO 9 (10), 2:02 Jul 21, 2012 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Won vacant NABA bantamweight title
10 Win 10–0 Luis Maldonado UD 10 May 18, 2012 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Won vacant WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
9 Win 9–0 Jose Silveria UD 10 Mar 2, 2012 Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Won vacant WBC Latino bantamweight title
8 Win 8–0 Leshaun Blair TKO 1 (6), 2:35 Dec 3, 2011 Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Dinoel Reynoso TKO 2 (6), 1:44 Sep 5, 2011 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6 Win 6–0 Luis Angel Paneto UD 6 Apr 23, 2011 Dade County Fair & Exposition, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Cristobal Ramos KO 2 (6), 1:42 Mar 4, 2011 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
4 Win 4–0 Norberto Jimenez TKO 2 (6) Oct 9, 2010 La Vega, Dominican Republic
3 Win 3–0 Luis Hinojosa UD 4 Sep 18, 2010 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2 Win 2–0 Daniel Veras TKO 3 (4) Aug 28, 2010 Parque Publico, Elias Pina, Dominican Republic
1 Win 1–0 Aneudy Mesa UD 4 Aug 21, 2010 Polideportivo Fabio Gonzalez, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

See also

References

  1. ^ "Photos: Naoya Inoue Puts Juan Carlos Payano To Sleep". BoxingScene.com. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  2. ^ "Juan Carlos Payano Too Much, Shocks Damien Vazquez". BoxingScene.com. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. ^ "Luis Nery Lands Vicious Body Shot To Knock Payano Out in Ninth". BoxingScene.com. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  4. ^ "Daniel Roman overcomes slow start, defeats Juan Carlos Payano by unanimous decision". The Ring. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Óscar Escandón 		WBC Latino
bantamweight champion
March 2, 2012 – June 2012
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ivan Ruiz Peranton
Vacant
Title last held by
Yonfrez Parejo 		WBA Fedelatin
bantamweight champion
May 18, 2012 – February 2013
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jonathan Guzmán
Vacant
Title last held by
Jose Silveria 		NABA bantamweight champion
July 21, 2012 – August 2013
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Stephon Young
Vacant
Title last held by
Siboniso Gonya 		WBO Inter-Continental
bantamweight champion
March 23, 2018 – 2018
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jonas Sultan
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Joseph Agbeko 		IBO bantamweight champion
August 2, 2015 – June 18, 2016 		Succeeded by
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
Undisputed title
September 26, 2014 – June 18, 2016 		Succeeded by
Rau'shee Warren