Zachary P. "Zack" Padilla (born March 15, 1963, in Azusa, California), and also known as Zack Attack, is a retired American boxer and a former WBO Light Welterweight champion.

Professional career

Padilla turned pro in 1985 and retired shortly thereafter in 1986 after a TKO loss to Dwayne Prim.

In 1991, he returned to boxing and went on a nine-fight winning streak, which included victories over future champion James Page and former champion Roger Mayweather, before challenging for a world title. In 1993, he captured the WBO Light Welterweight Title in an upset unanimous decision victory over undefeated Carlos Gonzalez. Later that year, he was named the Ring magazine comeback fighter of the year. Padilla successfully defended his title four times with victories over Efrem Calamati (35-0-1), Ray Oliveira, Harold Miller, and former champion Juan Laporte. His fight with Olivera in 1993 once held the Compubox record for the most punches thrown in a fight at 3,020.

Professional boxing record

24 fights22 wins1 loss
By knockout141
By decision80
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win22–1–1Juan LaporteRTD9 (12)1994-07-24Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
23Win21–1–1Harold MillerTKO7 (12)1994-04-18Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, NetherlandsRetained WBO light welterweight title
22Win20–1–1Dwayne SwiftTKO4 (10)1994-03-12Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Ray OliveiraUD12 (12)1993-12-16Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
20Win18–1–1Efrem CalamatiTKO8 (12)1993-11-19Palasport, Arezzo, ItalyRetained WBO light welterweight title
19Win17–1–1Carlos GonzálezUD12 (12)1993-06-07Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBO light welterweight title
18Win16–1–1Roger MayweatherSD10 (10)1993-04-24Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17Win15–1–1Ricky MeyersRTD6 (10)1993-02-05Harrah's Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Miguel GonzálezUD10 (10)1992-12-09Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Jesus CardenasTKO5 (10)1992-08-24Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
14Win12–1–1José CastroTKO6 (10)1992-06-25Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Danny PerezUD10 (10)1992-03-19Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
12Win10–1–1James PageUD6 (6)1991-11-15Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
11Win9–1–1Cesar ValdezPTS6 (6)1991-08-26Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
10Win8–1–1Johnny GonzalezPTS4 (4)1991-06-17Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
9Loss7–1–1Dwayne PrimTKO2 (8)1986-04-11Sahara Hotel & Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
8Win7–0–1Eddie GonzalezKO1 (8)1986-02-07Cal Poly Pomona Gym, Pomona, California, U.S.
7Win6–0–1Frank LopezTKO2 (8)1985-12-17Club Metro, Riverside, California, U.S.
6Win5–0–1Andres FelixTKO3 (6)1985-11-17Coachella Valley High School, Thermal, California, U.S.
5Win4–0–1Lawrence CaverTKO4 (4)1985-11-10Cal Poly Pomona Gym, Pomona, California, U.S.
4Win3–0–1Miguel ChamisoKO1 (4)1985-08-24Pride Pavilion, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
3Draw2–0–1Ernie LanderosPTS4 (4)1985-07-25Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Carl McCoyKO2 (?)1985-06-10San Rafael, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Francisco GutierrezKO2 (4)1985-05-16El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.

Final retirement

During a sparring session with Shane Mosley, Padilla was hit with a hard punch which aggravated a head injury from his last fight. Padilla's boxing license was then suspended indefinitely, and he never fought again. He had a career record of 24-1-1 with 14 KOs.

See also

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded byCarlos GonzálezWBO light welterweight champion June 7, 1993 – 1994 RetiredVacantTitle next held bySammy Fuentes