Full name
Antonio DeMarco Soto
Birthdate
January 7, 1986
Debut
January 7, 1986
won the world title
On October 31, 2009, in Las Vegas, he obtained the WBC interim lightweight title, defeating Venezuelan José “Quiebra la jícara” Alfaro by technical knockout in ten rounds. On October 15, 2011, he won the vacant WBC lightweight title by defeating Venezuelan Jorge"Niño de oro"Linares by technical knockout in 11 rounds.
Lost His Title
As interim WBC champion, he faced the absolute monarch, Venezuelan Edwin Valero (RIP), on February 6, 2010 in Monterrey, and lost by abandonment in the ninth round. The second time he was champion, he lost it in his third defense, on November 17, 2012 in Atlantic City with Adrien Broner, falling by technical knockout in seven rounds.
Withdrawal
still active
The Data
Tony is the cousin of three-time world champion Humberto"Zorrita"Soto