Jesús Silvestre

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Jesús Silvestre
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Real name José Jesús Silvestre
Nickname(s) Negrito
Rated at Minimumweight
Height 5 ft 8 in (172.5 cm)
Reach 68 in (174 cm)
Nationality Mexico Mexican
Born (1987-09-25) 25 September 1987 (age 25)
Nayarit, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 22
Wins 20
Wins by KO 16
Losses 2
Draws 0
No contests 0

José Jesús Silvestre (born September 27, 1987 in Nayarit, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer and the current WBA World Minimumweight Champion.[1][2] Silvestre is promoted by current WBC Champion, Mexican Saúl Álvarez' company Canelo Promotions.[3]

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Professional career [edit]

In February 2012, Jesús beat the title contender Yader Escobar to become the mandatory challenger for the WBA World Minimumweight Championship.[4]

WBA Strawweight Championship [edit]

On July 14, 2012 Silvestre won a twelve round decision over Mexican Edwin Díaz to capture the World Boxing Association Strawweight Championship, the bout was held at the Auditorio Benito Juárez, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

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Vacant WBA Minimumweight Champion
Interim Title

July 14, 2012 – present
Incumbent