Sergio Garcia

Sergio García Gómez, known by his nickname “El Niño,” is a Spanish professional boxer born on 9 October 1992 in Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spain. He competes in the super welterweight division, also known as light-middleweight, and fights with an orthodox stance. Standing around 6 feet tall, García has been active in professional boxing since his debut on 26 May 2012.

García began his career with early success, winning his first eight fights before securing the vacant WBC Mundo Hispano super welterweight title in October 2013. Domestically, he claimed the Spanish super welterweight title in November 2014 after defeating Jose Manuel Lopez Clavero by stoppage. He then advanced in prestige by winning titles such as the WBC International Super Welterweight title in June 2016 and the WBC Silver Super Welterweight title in 2017, successfully defending this latter title multiple times.

The peak of García’s career was his reign as the European super welterweight champion from 2018 to 2021. He won the vacant European title in September 2018 with a unanimous decision over Maxime Beaussire. He successfully defended it against notable opponents, including Ted Cheeseman, Sergey Rabchenko, and Fouad El Massoudi. These fights highlighted his capacity to compete at a high level across Europe, often winning by wide decision margins.

Throughout his career, García has faced a variety of notable opponents, including Tony Harrison and Sebastian Fundora, although he has suffered losses against some of these top competitors. According to available fight records, as of late 2024, he has a professional record totalling 38 fights with 35 wins, including 15 wins by knockout, and 3 losses. His style is orthodox, and he has a reputation for solid technical boxing paired with resilience.

García’s fighting career is ongoing as of late 2024, with his most recent fight recorded as a win by technical knockout in November 2024 at Polideportivo Vicente Trueba, Torrelavega. His career spans over 13 years, maintaining a strong presence in the super welterweight division at both national and European levels.

Sergio García is a respected Spanish boxer known for his achievements in the European super welterweight scene, boasting a consistent professional record marked by multiple title wins and defences. His career reflects steady progress from domestic titles to European stature, maintaining competitiveness in a challenging weight division.