Oscar Eduardo Escandón Berrío (born July 10, 1984) is a Colombian professional boxer who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his native South American country. There he was stopped in the round of sixteen of the Flyweight (– 51 kg) division by Germany's Rustamhodza Rahimov. He qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 2nd AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Óscar Escandón
Born
Óscar Eduardo Escandón

(1984-07-10) July 10, 1984 (age 40)
Ibagué, Colombia
NationalityColombian
Other namesEl Guerrero
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 1+12 in (156 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins27
Wins by KO18
Losses8
Medal record
Representing  Colombia
South American Games
Silver medal – second place 2006 Buenos Aires Bantamweight

Professional career

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On March 5, 2016, he became the WBC Featherweight interim champion by knocking out Mexican boxer Robinson Castellanos.[1] He would go to fight full champion Gary Russell Jr, he would go on get stopped by Russell in the 7th round.[2]

His win over Tison Cave to win the Interim WBA Super Bantamweight title is regarded by many as a robbery, and is one of the most controversial decisions in boxing history.[3]

On 20 May, 2017, Escandon challenged Gary Russel Jr for the WBC featherweight title. Escandon was knocked down twice in the fight, the second knockdown, in the seventh round, being the decisive one. Escandon managed to get up, but was on shaky legs, as the referee waved the fight off.[4]

His next fight was against Tugstsogt Nyambayar. Escandon dropped Nyambayar in the first round. In the second round, however, it was Nyambayar who managed to drop Escandon twice. In the third round, Nyambayar continued his dominance, dropping Escandon three times, the third time being the final one before the contest was waved off.[5]

On 30 September, 2018, Escandon suffered his third loss in a row, this time against Brandon Figueroa. Figueroa was dominating the final rounds, before finishing Escandon in the tenth round, with a big uppercut that sent Escandon to the canvas. Escandon was in no condition to continue and the referee was forced to stop the fight.[6]

Professional boxing record

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33 fights 27 wins 6 losses
By knockout 18 4
By decision 9 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
33 Win 27–6 Angel Tamez Urcid UD 6 (6) 2022-12-09 Payne Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
32 Loss 26–6 Carlos Castro KO 10 (10) 2021-08-21 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
31 Win 26–5 Jhack Tepora KO 1 (10) 2019-12-21 Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
30 Loss 25–5 Brandon Figueroa TKO 10 (10) 2018-09-30 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
29 Loss 25–4 Tugstsogt Nyambayar KO 3 (10) 2018-05-26 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
28 Loss 25–3 Gary Russell Jr. TKO 7 (12) 2017-05-20 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. For WBC Featherweight title
27 Win 25–2 Robinson Castellanos KO 7 (12) 2016-03-05 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S. Won interim WBC Featherweight title
26 Loss 24–2 Moises Flores SD 12 (12) 2015-04-18 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. Lost interim WBA Super Bantamweight title
25 Win 24–1 Tison Cave SD 12 (12) 2014-12-11 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Won interim WBA Super Bantamweight title
24 Win 23–1 Julian Aristule KO 6 (10) 2014-08-08 Polideportivo Fray Mamerto Esquiú, Catamarca, Argentina
23 Loss 22–1 Nehomar Cermeño SD 12 (12) 2013-08-10 Megapolis Convention Center, Panama City, Panama For interim WBA Super Bantamweight title
22 Win 22–0 Javier Coronado TKO 1 (10) 2013-03-16 Megapolis Convention Center, Panama City, Panama Won interim WBC Latino Featherweight title
21 Win 21–0 Michael Arango KO 1 (8) 2012-12-21 Teledique Studios, Arjona, Colombia
20 Win 20–0 Alvaro Vargas KO 5 (6) 2012-10-20 Coliseo Cubierto Elías Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
19 Win 19–0 Ever Garcia Hernandez UD 8 (8) 2012-06-15 Coliseo Cubierto Elías Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
18 Win 18–0 Tadeu Almeida Pantoja TKO 2 (10) 2012-03-30 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
17 Win 17–0 Jesús Cuellar TKO 7 (12) 2011-10-15 Centro Recreativo Municipal, Barrio Santa Paula, Argentina
16 Win 16–0 Hugo Berrio TKO 5 (8) 2011-06-24 Coliseo Elias Chegwin, Barranquilla, Colombia
15 Win 15–0 Luis Felipe Cuadrado KO 3 (12) 2011-03-25 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia Won vacant WBC Latino bantamweight title
14 Win 14–0 Eduardo Pacheco KO 1 (8) 2011-03-05 Coliseo San Vicente, Sincelejo, Colombia
13 Win 13–0 Manuel de los Reyes KO 2 (8) 2011-02-05 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
12 Win 12–0 Nelson Cantero UD 10 (10) 2010-12-27 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
11 Win 11–0 Edinson Jimenez UD 6 (6) 2010-12-04 Coliseo San Vicente, Sincelejo, Colombia
10 Win 10–0 Benjamin Rivas KO 2 (10) 2010-11-17 Discoteka Trucupey, Barranquilla, Colombia
9 Win 9–0 Elvis Garcia UD 8 (8) 2010-10-30 Centro de Convenciones, Cartagena, Colombia
8 Win 8–0 Adolfo Ramos UD 8 (8) 2010-09-25 Estadio Heriberto Carrillo, Repelon, Atlantico, Colombia
7 Win 7–0 Edison Valencia Diaz TKO 5 (8) 2010-07-30 Cancha El Monumental, Cartagena, Colombia
6 Win 6–0 Jelier Pacheco KO 2 (4) 2010-06-25 Coliseo Cubierto, Puerto Colombia, Colombia
5 Win 5–0 Alfonso De la Hoz UD 8 (8) 2010-05-21 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
4 Win 4–0 Alexis Puello Sarabia KO 1 (4) 2010-04-30 Parque de las Américas, Mangangue, Colombia
3 Win 3–0 Gabriel Martinez KO 1 (6) 2009-12-11 Coliseo Miguel "Happy" Lora, Monteria, Colombia
2 Win 2–0 Walberto Zuniga KO 2 (4) 2009-10-02 Coliseo Miguel "Happy" Lora, Monteria, Colombia
1 Win 1–0 Luis Meza PTS 4 (4) 2008-06-06 Coliseo Miguel "Happy" Lora, Monteria, Colombia

References

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  1. ^ "Oscar Escandon knocks out Robinson Castellanos for interim featherweight title". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  2. ^ "Gary Russell Jr. stops Oscar Escandon by TKO in home debut". USA Today. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
  3. ^ "Collins: Bad decisions keep hurting boxing". ESPN.com. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  4. ^ "Gary Russell Jr. Drops, Stops Oscar Escandon in Seven Rounds". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  5. ^ "Tugstsogt Nyambayar Drops Oscar Escandon 5 Times, TKO in 3". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  6. ^ "Brandon Figueroa Knocks Oscar Escandon Out in Tenth". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Nehomar Cermeño
WBA super bantamweight champion
Interim title

December 11, 2014 – April 18, 2015
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Óscar Larios
WBC featherweight champion
Interim title

March 5, 2016 – May 20, 2017
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Brandon Figueroa