All boxersYaqui López
“Yaqui”
Boxing61-15-0RECORD
39WINS BY KO / TKO
22WINS BY DECISION
76PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Álvaro López |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Yaqui |
| Date of birth | 21 May 1951 |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Birthplace | Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Cruiserweight, Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 192 cm (6′4″) |
| Reach | 197 cm (78″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1972–1984 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 24 Apr 1972 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Bash Ali, 12 Sep 1984 |
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Titles and honours
- California light heavyweight champion (1974–1975, 1975)
- California cruiserweight champion (1982)
Background
Yaqui López is a Mexican former boxer from Zacatecas, often cited as one of the best light heavyweights never to win a world title, having challenged for world titles against Víctor Galíndez, John Conteh, Matthew Muhammad and Carlos De León. He is a member of the California Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
Fight history
76 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Bash Ali | Decision (split) | 12 | 12 Sep 1984 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Loss | Carlos De Leon | TKO | 4 | 21 Sep 1983 | San Jose, California, US | For WBC cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Eddie Gonzales | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 May 1983 | Stateline, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Mike Jameson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Feb 1983 | Incline Village, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | James Williams | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 27 Nov 1982 | Incline Village, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Roger Braxton | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 Sep 1982 | Stateline, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Ken Arlt | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Jul 1982 | Incline Village, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | David Smith | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 1 Jun 1982 | Sacramento, California, US | Won California cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Alvin Dominey | TKO | 6 | 5 May 1982 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Loss | Johnny Davis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Jan 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Tony Mundine | TKO | 3 | 27 Nov 1981 | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Loss | S. T. Gordon | TKO | 7 | 24 Jul 1981 | Reno, Nevada, US | For NABF cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Willie Taylor | KO | 7 | 27 May 1981 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | George O'Mara | TKO | 10 | 18 Mar 1981 | San Carlos, California, US | ||
| Win | Grover Robinson | KO | 4 | 14 Feb 1981 | Incline Village, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Carl Ivy | KO | 3 | 29 Nov 1980 | Incline Village, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | Michael Spinks | TKO | 7 | 18 Oct 1980 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Matthew Muhammad | TKO | 14 | 13 Jul 1980 | McAfee, New Jersey, US | For WBC light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Bobby Lloyd | KO | 8 | 20 May 1980 | Fresno, California, US | ||
| Win | Pete McIntyre | KO | 8 | 16 Apr 1980 | Fresno, California, US | ||
| Loss | James Scott | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Dec 1979 | Woodbridge, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Bash Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Oct 1979 | Redwood City, California, US | ||
| Win | Andros Ernie Barr | KO | 4 | 12 Sep 1979 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Ivy Brown | KO | 3 | 27 Feb 1979 | Sacramento, California, US | ||
| Win | Wilbert Albers | KO | 3 | 18 Jan 1979 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Loss | Matthew Muhammad | TKO | 11 | 24 Oct 1978 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | For NABF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Jesse Burnett | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 2 Jul 1978 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Loss | Víctor Galíndez | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 6 May 1978 | Viareggio, Italy | For WBA light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Mike Rossman | TKO | 6 | 2 Mar 1978 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Fabian Falconette | TKO | 2 | 12 Jan 1978 | Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Clarence Geigger | KO | 4 | 15 Dec 1977 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Chuck Warfield | KO | 4 | 27 Oct 1977 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Loss | Víctor Galíndez | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 17 Sep 1977 | Rome, Italy | For WBA light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Benny Barra | KO | 5 | 27 Jul 1977 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Manuel Fierro | KO | 3 | 20 Jul 1977 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Lloyd | KO | 5 | 17 Jun 1977 | Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Lonnie Bennett | TKO | 3 | 22 Apr 1977 | Indianapolis, Indiana, US | ||
| Win | Larry Castaneda | KO | 8 | 7 Mar 1977 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Danny Brewer | TKO | 6 | 17 Feb 1977 | Stateline, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Pete McIntyre | KO | 6 | 8 Dec 1976 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Clarence Geigger | TKO | 5 | 18 Nov 1976 | Stateline, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | John Conteh | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 9 Oct 1976 | Copenhagen, Denmark | For WBC light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Larry Castaneda | KO | 9 | 17 Jul 1976 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Karl Zurheide | TKO | 6 | 30 Jun 1976 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | David Smith | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 May 1976 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Terry Lee | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Feb 1976 | Portland, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Jesse Burnett | Decision (split) | 12 | 24 Sep 1975 | Stockton, California, US | Won California light heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Jesse Burnett | Decision (majority) | 12 | 31 Jul 1975 | Stockton, California, US | Lost California light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Gary Summerhays | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 Jul 1975 | Gardnerville, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Mike Quarry | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 May 1975 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Lee Mitchell | KO | 6 | 8 Apr 1975 | Sacramento, California, US | ||
| Win | Terry Lee | TKO | 9 | 4 Mar 1975 | Sacramento, California, US | Retained California light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Hildo Silva | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Nov 1974 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Rascon | KO | 6 | 11 Oct 1974 | Portland, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Joe Cokes | Decision (majority) | 12 | 7 Jul 1974 | Gardnerville, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Hildo Silva | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 10 May 1974 | Stockton, California, US | Won California light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Willie Warren | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 6 Mar 1974 | Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Andy Kendall | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 14 Feb 1974 | Portland, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Al Bolden | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 6 Dec 1973 | Portland, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Alfonso Gonzalez | KO | 2 | 1 Nov 1973 | Portland, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Charlie Brooks | KO | 5 | 20 Sep 1973 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Herman Hampton | KO | 4 | 22 Aug 1973 | Tacoma, Washington, US | ||
| Win | Ron Wilson | TKO | 6 | 3 Aug 1973 | Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Dave Rogers | TKO | 5 | 6 Jul 1973 | Gardnerville, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Ron Wilson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 Jun 1973 | Santa Rosa, California, US | ||
| Win | Hildo Silva | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Apr 1973 | Santa Rosa, California, US | ||
| Loss | Al Bolden | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Mar 1973 | Seattle, Washington, US | ||
| Win | Polo Ramirez | KO | 7 | 8 Feb 1973 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Van Sahib | KO | 1 | 11 Dec 1972 | Eugene, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Herman Hampton | KO | 7 | 29 Nov 1972 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Mark Hearn | TKO | 2 | 6 Nov 1972 | Eugene, Oregon, US | ||
| Win | Henry Tavake | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 24 Oct 1972 | San Carlos, California, US | ||
| Loss | Jesse Burnett | Decision (split) | 8 | 1 Jul 1972 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Cisco Solorio | TKO | 6 | 16 Jun 1972 | Stockton, California, US | ||
| Win | Herman Hampton | KO | 2 | 2 Jun 1972 | Carson City, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Herman Hampton | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 24 Apr 1972 | Stockton, California, US | Pro debut |
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