Fres Oquendo

Fres Oquendo ( born April 1, 1973 in San Juan ) is an American heavyweight boxer Puerto Rican origin.

Professional career

The counterattack Boxer Oquendo 1997 pro. In 1999, he surprisingly defeated the undefeated Nigerian bronze medalist of the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Duncan Dokiwari, on points. Then he beat the former world title challenger Phil Jackson and Bert Cooper, as well as the amateur world champion Ramón Garbey on points. Counter Garbey however, he was the first time in his career and even on the ground.

In 2001 he succeeded the second surprise. He could Clifford Etienne, who was also undefeated and highly regarded at that time, outclass and defeat by technical knockout. In the coming battles he won early against Obed Sullivan and David Izon Nigerians, Olympic silver medalist in 1992.

He had suffered in 2002 against David Tua, who beat him by a balanced fight in the ninth round KO his first defeat. After a victory over the Brazilian George Arias he was against Maurice Harris largest effort and was behind on points before he even succeeded in knockout in the tenth round.

He signed with Don King and got on 20 September 2003, a title shot against IBF champion Chris Byrd. Television and writing guild were afterwards agreed that he had won, but Byrd was awarded the points victory.

He was allowed to compete in April 2004 for the WBA title against John Ruiz, who also stood at King under contract. After a meager idea of both boxers went in the eleventh round knockout.

Following a two- year break, he returned in 2006 under his new promoter Lou DiBella back into the ring. On November 10, 2006, he narrowly lost on points against the already 44 -year-old Evander Holyfield after he had to the ground in the first round. Without the precipitation of the fight would have been a draw.

In December 2008, he lost by split decision against James Toney. On Jul 2009 he had a KO win in round 9 against former WBA champion Bruce Seldon.