Diego Magdaleno
“2FUEGO”RECORD
32 - 4 - 0
KOs
13
Former world title challenger Diego Magdaleno is a true warrior, willing to step in the ring with anyone and mix it up. Read Bio
Last Fight
Loss vs Isaac Cruz
Oct 31, 2020 / Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
Diego Magdaleno LOSES to Isaac Cruz by KO in Round 1 of 12
Videos
Latest News
Diego Magdaleno News
Nov 1, 2020 /
Davis vs Santa Cruz, Gervonta Davis, Leo Santa Cruz, Mario Barrios, Ryan Karl, Regis Prograis, Isaac Cruz Gonzales, Diego Magdaleno
Gervonta Davis Delivers Highlight Reel KO of Leo Santa Cruz
The pride of Baltimore could be boxing's new king as he becomes the first man to stop Santa Cruz and does so in impressive fashion Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV.
Oct 29, 2020 /
Davis vs Santa Cruz, Mario Barrios, Ryan Karl, Regis Prograis, Isaac Cruz Gonzales, Diego Magdaleno
Davis vs. Santa Cruz PPV Undercard Final Press Conference Quotes
Full video and transcription of Wednesday's final press conference for Davis vs. Santa Cruz undercard participants ahead of Saturday night's SHOWTIME PPV.
Oct 28, 2020 /
Diego Magdaleno
Diego Magdaleno: Manhood, Fatherhood & A World Title Pursuit
The veteran lightweight contender applies life lessons to the ring as he prepares to face Isaac Cruz in a world title eliminator Saturday night on SHOWTIME PPV.
Fights
Diego Magdaleno Fights
LOSS vs Isaac Cruz 26-3-1
Oct 31, 2020 • Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
Isaac Cruz WINS against Diego Magdaleno by KO in Round 1 of 12
Loss vs Isaac Cruz 32-3-0
Oct 31, 2020 • Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Diego Magdaleno LOSES to Isaac Cruz by KO in Round 1 of 12
LOSS vs Teofimo Lopez 11-0-0
Feb 02, 2019 • The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, USA
Teofimo Lopez WINS against Diego Magdaleno by KO in Round 7 of 10
Win vs Jesus Cuadro 16-3-0
Sep 22, 2018 • Grand Oasis Arena, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Jesus Cuadro by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Emmanuel Herrera 4-3-0
May 19, 2018 • Poliforum, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Emmanuel Herrera by TKO in Round 5 of 8
Win vs Art Hovhannisyan 17-2-3
Oct 07, 2016 • Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Art Hovhannisyan by UD in Round 10 of 10
LOSS vs Terry Flanagan 28-0-0
Oct 10, 2015 • Manchester Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Terry Flanagan WINS against Diego Magdaleno by TKO in Round 2 of 12
Win vs Jose A Gonzalez 24-1-0
Jun 26, 2015 • State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Jose A Gonzalez by TKO in Round 7 of 12
Win vs Heivinson Herrera 17-9-1
Nov 08, 2014 • Events Center, Pharr, Texas, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Heivinson Herrera by TKO in Round 3 of 10
Win vs Oscar Bravo 21-3-0
May 17, 2014 • Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Oscar Bravo by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Jorge Pazos 14-6-1
Feb 15, 2014 • C. Robert Lee Center, Hawaiian Gardens, California, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Jorge Pazos by KO in Round 4 of 10
Win vs Edgar Riovalle 36-15-2
Sep 28, 2013 • StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Edgar Riovalle by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Antonio Davis 29-7-0
Aug 04, 2012 • Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Antonio Davis by TKO in Round 4 of 10
Win vs Fernando Beltran 36-7-1
Mar 23, 2012 • Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Fernando Beltran by TKO in Round 7 of 10
Win vs Emmanuel Lucero 26-7-1
Nov 11, 2011 • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Emmanuel Lucero by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Alejandro Perez 15-2-1
Jul 15, 2011 • Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Alejandro Perez by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Gilberto Sanchez Leon 31-8-2
May 06, 2011 • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Gilberto Sanchez Leon by TKO in Round 3 of 10
Win vs Marcos Leonardo Jimenez 18-2-0
Jan 22, 2011 • Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Marcos Leonardo Jimenez by TKO in Round 5 of 10
Win vs Derrick Campos 20-9-0
Nov 06, 2010 • MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Derrick Campos by TKO in Round 4 of 8
Win vs Carlos Oliveira 25-1-0
Sep 11, 2010 • Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Carlos Oliveira by TKO in Round 5 of 8
Win vs Manuel Perez 14-5-1
Apr 10, 2010 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Manuel Perez by UD in Round 10 of 10
Win vs Floriano Pagliara 10-3-0
Feb 13, 2010 • Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Floriano Pagliara by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Gerardo Robles 9-8-0
Jan 16, 2010 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Gerardo Robles by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Josenilson Dos Santos 14-0-0
Nov 13, 2009 • Mandalay Bay House of Blues, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Josenilson Dos Santos by UD in Round 8 of 8
Win vs Carlos Vinan 8-7-3
Aug 15, 2009 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Carlos Vinan by UD in Round 6 of 6
Win vs Juan Montiel 2-2-1
May 16, 2009 • Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Juan Montiel by UD in Round 6 of 6
Win vs Juan Santiago 7-1-1
May 01, 2009 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Juan Santiago by UD in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Rodrigo Aranda 8-8-2
Feb 06, 2009 • Maywood Activity Center, Maywood, California, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Rodrigo Aranda by UD in Round 6 of 6
Win vs Travis Thompson 3-3-1
Oct 31, 2008 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Travis Thompson by UD in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Jorge Ruiz 5-6-1
Sep 19, 2008 • Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Jorge Ruiz by TKO in Round 5 of 6
Win vs Scott Furney 3-4-1
Aug 02, 2008 • Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Scott Furney by UD in Round 6 of 6
Win vs Angel Rodriguez 2-1-0
Jun 26, 2008 • Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Angel Rodriguez by UD in Round 4 of 4
Win vs Jose Gomez 1-1-0
Mar 13, 2008 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Jose Gomez by TKO in Round 2 of 4
Win vs Quinton Webb 0-1-0
Feb 07, 2008 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Quinton Webb by TKO in Round 1 of 4
Win vs Francisco Palacios 1-2-4
Dec 20, 2007 • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Diego Magdaleno WINS against Francisco Palacios by UD in Round 4 of 4
Stats
Diego Magdaleno “2FUEGO”
- WINS 32
- LOSSES 4
- DRAWS 0
- KOs 13
Weight 134.75 lbs (60.91 kg)
Height 5'6" (1.68 m)
Reach 69" (175 cm)
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Born
October 28, 1986 -
Age
38 -
Country
USA -
Born in
Las Vegas, NV -
Trains in
Las Vegas, NV
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Stance
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Rounds Boxed
219 -
KO Percentage
40.63% -
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Diego Magdaleno Bio
Former world title challenger Diego Magdaleno is a true warrior, willing to step in the ring with anyone and mix it up in the stacked lightweight division.
Soccer’s Loss Is Boxing’s Gain
Diego Magdaleno was a wild child.
“I had no direction as a kid. I was hostile. I was getting into fights, getting into trouble,” said Magdaleno. “Like a lot of young fighters, they get out there and they have so much energy and they don’t know how to express it.”
The fourth-born of six children who are of Mexican descent, Magdaleno was often able to release that combustion on the soccer fields.
“My Dad was a huge soccer fan. I went to every one of my Dad’s games. I grew up playing soccer, but not officially. His wishes were for me to play soccer. In fact, he named me after a soccer player -- Diego Armando Maradona. My name is Diego Armando Magdelano,” said Magdaleno, referring to the Argentine star.
“One day, on the way to the soccer fields, we drove by a boxing gym. The garage doors were open. I saw the ring, heavy bags swinging and asked my Dad what it was. He said, ‘It’s a boxing gym. You know that sport that we go watch at our neighbor’s house and watch those classic Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez [Sr.] fights?’ One day, we went into the gym for my first day, and I’ve been going ever since.”
A converter southpaw, Magdaleno began boxing at the age of 8. As an amateur, he earned a gold medal in the 2007 U.S. National Championships and the 2004 Western Olympic Trials and a silver in the 2006 Police Athletic League (PAL) championships.
Magdaleno’s 130-pound professional debut was a four-round unanimous decision over Francisco Palacio in December 2007, after which he went 6-0 (3 KOs) the following year.
In 2008, Magdelano stopped Quinton Webb (February), Jose Gomez (March) and Jorge Ruiz (September) by first-, second- and fifth-round TKOs and earned unanimous decisions over Angel Rodriguez (June), Travis Thompson (October) and Scott Furney (August) in the fourth, fourth and sixth rounds.
Nicknamed “2Fuego” (2 Fire), Magdaleno won a blistering five fights each in 2009 and 2010. The former comprised four- and eight-round unanimous decisions over Juan Santiago (May) and Josenilson Dos Santos (November) and six-rounders over Rodrigo Aranda (February), Juan Montiel (May) and Carlos Vinan (August). Santiago and Montiel were separated by 15 days.
The next year Magdaleno notched back-to-back eight-round unanimous decisions over Geraldo Robles (January) and Floriano Pagliara (February) followed by his first 10-rounder against Manuel Perez (April) and fourth- and fifth-round TKO victories over Derrick Campos (November) and Carlos Oliveira (September).
Four more wins in 2011 improved Magdaleno to 20-0 (7 KOs) with fifth- and third-round TKOs of Marcos Leonardo Jimenez (January) and Gilberto Sanchez Leon (May) preceding 10-round unanimous decisions over Alejandro Perez (July) and Emmanuel Lucero (November).
Bouncing Back
Magdaleno won seven of nine bouts from 2012 through 2015, losing 130- and 135-pound WBO championship bouts by two-knockdown split-decision to Roman Martinez (April 2013) and three-knockdown, second-round TKO to then-unbeaten Terry Flanagan (October 2015).
In 2012, Magdaleno stopped Fernando Beltran (March) and Antonio Davis (August) via seventh- and fourth-round TKO, and, in 2013, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Edgar Riovalle (September).
In 2014, third- and fourth-round knockouts of Hevinson Herrera (November) and Jorge Pazos (February) were separated by an eight-round unanimous decision over Oscar Bravo (May).
Magdaleno’s seventh-round TKO of Jose A Gonzalez (June) in 2015 preceded his loss to Flanagan, from which he rebounded in October 2016 with a 10-round unanimous decision over Art Hovhannisyan.
Magdaleno won twice in 2018 to improve to 31-2 (13 KOs) following a fifth-round TKO over Emmanuel Herrera (May) and a 10-round unanimous decision over Jesus Cuadero (September).
That set up Magdaleno for perhaps his most difficult opponent and most brutal loss via two-knockdown seventh-round TKO to unbeaten star Teofimo Lopez in February 2019, who rose to 12-0 (10 KOs) with his third straight knockout victory.
Magdaleno turned aggressor in his next bout in February, a seventh-round body shot knockdown cementing a 10-round unanimous decision over southpaw Austin Dulay.
“Tonight, I took my time. If I attack anyone to the body, they’re going to break down,” said Magdeleno of Dulay, who slipped to 13-2 (10 KOs). “One thing I learned from the previous losses was that I lost the game plan, but nothing’s gonna shock me anymore.”
Magdaleno looked for a repeat performance on October 31, 2020, against 22-year-old Isaac Cruz but it wasn't to be. Cruz attacked from the opening bell, swarming Magdaleno and stopping him in the first round.