Aaron García

Background

He was born on June 14, 1982 in Vista, California.

Career

He made his professional debut on September 18, 2004 against Gerardo Robles. Aaron retired from the boxing in 2006 after an upset loss to the veteran Saul Ochoa, but returned in 2008. On February 26, 2011 Garcia upset title contender Alejandro Lopez (20-1).

The bout was held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He earned the featherweight silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.

Achievements

• 1999 National Golden Gloves bantamweight champion 2001 National Golden Gloves featherweight champion 2003 United States Amateur featherweight champion.