Enrique Andrade Ornelas (born September 17, 1980) is a Mexican
professional boxer. A two-time world title challenger, Ornelas challenged for the
WBO super middleweight title in 2010, as well as the
WBA light heavyweight title in 2012.
Ornelas began his professional career on 16 October 1999, beating previously unbeaten Rigoberto Placencia on points over four rounds at the
Marriott Hotel,
Irvine, California].[3]
Ornelas vs. Hopkins
On December 2, 2009, Ornelas fought
Bernard Hopkins through 12-rounds but lost a unanimous decision. The bout took place in the
light heavyweight division and Ornelas had never fought that high up in weight before.[4]
First title shot
Ornelas went to Montreal for his first shot at a world title as he faced
WBO championRobert Stieglitz set for November 20.[when?] Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas' half-brother
Librado Andrade in 2008 and he made the third defense of the
WBO crown.[5]