Alberto Jiménez (boxer)
Alberto Jiménez | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 April 1969 Colonia Valle Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico |
| Other names | Ratón |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight Light Flyweight |
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Reach | 173 cm (68 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Alberto Jiménez (born 8 April 1969) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2000. He held the WBO flyweight title from 1995 to 1996, making six title defences.
Professional career
[edit]In June 1991, Alberto won the Mexican National flyweight title by beating veteran Gonzalo Villalobos.
WBC Flyweight Championship
[edit]In his first world title attempt, he lost a very disputed twelve round majority decision to Muangchai Kittikasem in Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand.
WBO Flyweight Championship
[edit]On February 11, 1995, Jiménez won the WBO flyweight title by upsetting South Africa's Jacob Matlala with an eighth round T.K.O. in Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa.
See also
[edit]- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of WBO world champions
- List of world flyweight boxing champions
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Alberto Jiménez from BoxRec (registration required)
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