Ricardo Maldonado

Biography

World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee

Ricardo Maldonado is a prominent Mexico City based manager and promoter, who has handled many top Hispanic fighters in recent years. Maldonado historically has had a close relationship with the WBO, as most of his fighters have held or fought for that title. He also works closely with English promoter Frank Warren. Some of the boxers he has worked with are:

• Marco Antonio Barrera (long time relationship, ended with Barrera signing with Oscar De La Hoya)
• Santos Cardona
• Acelino Freitas
• Nestor Garza
• Carlos "Bolillo" Gonzalez
• Joan Guzman
• Jorge Eliecer Julio
• Kelson Pinto
• Agapito Sanchez
• Alex "El Nene" Sanchez
• Daniel Santos

Awards and Recognition

• 2001 Boxing Writers Association of America Manager of the Year
• Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, "Expanded Category" (Managers & Trainers)