Jose Bonilla (boxer)
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Jose Bonilla (19th November 1967 - 14th June 2002), born in El Tigre, Anzoátegui) was a Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.
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[edit] Professional career
Bonilla turned professional in 1990 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1996 with a decision win over Saen Sor Ploenchit. He defended it three times before losing to Hugo Rafael Soto by split decision in 1998.
[edit] Death
Bonilla died after an asthma attack in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 14, 2002.
| Preceded by Saen Sor Ploenchit |
WBA Flyweight Champion 24 Nov 1996 – 29 May 1998 |
Succeeded by Hugo Rafael Soto |
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