Daniel Sarmiento
Argentine boxer
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Pablo Daniel Sarmiento (born 10 June 1971) is an Argentine former professional boxer in the Light Welterweight division and the former IBO Light Welterweight Champion.[1] He is the brother of boxing trainer Gabriel Sarmiento.[2][3] He replaced his brother Gabriel as Sergio Martínez's trainer in March 2011.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | El Hueso |
| Born | 10 June 1971 Las Varillas, Cordoba, Argentina |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | Light Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 183 cm (72 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 50 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Win by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In March 1997, Sarmiento won the WBO Latino Super Featherweight Championship by beating Andre Nicola, at the time Nicola had a record of 14–1.[4]
IBO Light Welterweight Championship
On 14 July 2001, he won his first world title by knocking out the IBO Light Welterweight Champion Billy Schwer in Wembley, London.[5]
After six years, Pablo returned from retirement to box against undefeated Mexican American Jesse Vargas, losing on the 1 round by KO.[6] The bout was the main event of FSN's Fight Night Club.[7]
