Raul Soriano: A Legacy in the Ring
Mexican welterweight Raul Soriano boxed professionally from 1960 to 1973. Boxerlist’s record lists 87 bouts, with 57 wins, 29 losses and one draw. His opposition included leading contenders of the era, and a 1972 decision over Armando Muñiz stands out among his recorded wins.
A busy welterweight career
Soriano made his professional debut on November 12, 1960. His bout list shows a steady schedule across Mexico and the United States, with occasional trips abroad. The International Boxing Research Organization’s historical ratings list him among welterweights ranked between 1968 and 1972, evidence that his career drew attention beyond local circuits.
A notable win over Armando Muñiz
On May 22, 1972, Soriano met Armando Muñiz at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Boxerlist records Soriano as the winner by majority decision. Muñiz later challenged for the world welterweight title, making the result one of the stronger names on Soriano’s record.
The record also documents losses to established opponents, including Jean-Claude Bouttier in Paris in November 1971 and Miguel Ángel Castellini in Buenos Aires in November 1972. Soriano’s final listed contest came in Mexicali on November 18, 1973.
Soriano’s 87 recorded bouts trace a long career against a wide range of opposition. The available records make his activity and key results clear, while leaving personal details and some broader career claims undocumented.
Selected Recorded Results
- 1973-11-18: Raul Soriano lost to Gustavo Garcia in Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali.
- 1973-08-30: Raul Soriano lost to Johnny Rico in Community Center, Tucson.
- 1973-07-28: Raul Soriano won against Aristeo Castro in Hermosillo.
- 1972-11-25: Raul Soriano lost to Miguel Angel Castellini in Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires.
- 1972-10-17: Raul Soriano lost to Young Kennedy in Honolulu International Center, Honolulu.
- 1972-07-14: Raul Soriano lost to Felipe Vaca in Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara.
Sources
Boxerlist: Raul Soriano bout record; International Boxing Research Organization.
Article Tags
Raul Soriano, Boxing, Sports History
