Age, Biography and Wiki
Mario Santiago (José Alfredo Zendejas Pineda) was born on 24 December, 1953 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is a Puerto Rican boxer. Discover Mario Santiago's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
José Alfredo Zendejas Pineda |
| Occupation |
Poet |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
24 December 1953 |
| Birthday |
24 December |
| Birthplace |
Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Date of death |
January 10, 1998, |
| Died Place |
Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality |
Mexico
|
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He is a member of famous Poet with the age 44 years old group.
Mario Santiago Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Mario Santiago height not available right now. We will update Mario Santiago's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Featherweight |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Mario Santiago Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mario Santiago worth at the age of 44 years old? Mario Santiago’s income source is mostly from being a successful Poet. He is from Mexico. We have estimated Mario Santiago's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Poet |
Mario Santiago Social Network
Timeline
Mario Santiago Figueroa (born July 13, 1978) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer.
He went on to represent Puerto Rico in many amateur tournaments including the 1999 Pan-Am games in Canada where he lost a close decision for the bronze medal.
Santiago debuted as a professional in 2000, and is the current World Boxing Council Caribbean Featherweight Champion.
Santiago Figueroa started boxing when he was seven years old, in his hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico.
He was trained by his late uncle Edwin and his father Mario Santiago, Sr., who were both boxers.
Santiago Figueroa did not enter an amateur tournament until he was 15 years old.
His first fight was for the Puerto Rico Southern Region Amateur Title which he won.
He caught the eye of the Puerto Rico National Team trainers and seven fights later he was fighting abroad with the National team at the age of 16.
Santiago Figueroa competed on the 2000 Olympic Trials but did not qualify and opted to turn pro in 2000.
He finished his amateur career with an 52–3 record.
Santiago Figueroa debuted as a professional in 2000 under the direction of Felix Trinidad Sr. and Cesar Seda.
Santiago Figueroa was signed by Don King Productions until Felix Trinidad retired in 2002.
He was released and was left with no management.
During this time Santiago Figueroa moved to the state of Pennsylvania to look for other opportunities in boxing.
In Penssylvania he trained with Barry Strumph and Syd Brumbach and, in 2004, he signed with Gary Shaw Productions where his career blossomed fighting 7 times in 2004.
In 2005 Hector Santiago and Evangelista Cotto, uncle and trainer of World Champion Miguel Cotto, obtained Santiago Figueroa's management rights.
Santiago Figueroa returned to his Amateur trainer Jose “Pancha” Aneiro and was back in the ring on October 8, 2005, scoring a 3rd-round KO and 2 weeks later he was the Shobox co-feature bout against the IBF #15 ranked featherweight contender Cornelius “Master” Lock at the Chumash Casino in California.
This was the most important fight of Santiago Figueroa's career and one that got him recognition with the media and the fans.
Since his 2005 comeback Mario has defeated his last 7 opponents by Knockout.
Santiago's next scheduled match was against Daniel Attah in a fight that took place on March 10, 2007, in Ponce.
Santiago won the fight by technical knockout in the ninth round.
Santiago lost his first fight on July 28, 2007, in a fight against Héctor Velázquez.
He remained inactive until February 1, 2008, when he was scheduled to fight Edel Ruiz, whom he defeated by knockout in the first round.
Steven Luevano's victory against Antonio Davis and Terdsak Jandaeng was tested in his third defense on June 28, 2008, night's David Diaz-Manny Pacquiao undercard at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Luevano retained his 126-pound belt via split draw with Santiago Figueroa.
Judge Harry Davis scored it 117-111 for Luevano, Duane Ford had it 115-113 for Santiago and Dave Moretti had it 114-114.
ESPN.com also had it 114-114.
Luevano landed 215 of 641 punches (34%) while Santiago connected on 214 of 835 (26%).
Santiago Figueroais married to Caroline Santiago and they have two daughters: Carimar and Yarieli.
In his spare time, Santiago Figueroa spends time at his church, where he plays timbales for the church band.
