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Alberto Jiménez (boxer)

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Alberto Jiménez
Born
Alberto Jiménez

(1969-04-08) April 8, 1969 (age 55)
NationalityMexico Mexican
Other namesRatón
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Bantamweight
Flyweight
Light Flyweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach70 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins34
Wins by KO29
Losses5
Draws3
No contests0

Alberto Jiménez (born April 8, 1969 in Colonia Valle Gómez, Mexico City) was a Mexican boxer in the Lightweight division. He is the former WBO Flyweight Champion, making six title defences.[1]

Professional career

In June 1991, Alberto won the Mexican National Flyweight Championship by beating veteran Gonzalo Villalobos.[2]

WBC Flyweight Championship

In his first World Championship attempt, he lost a very disputed twelve round majority decision to Muangchai Kittikasem in Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand.[3]

WBO Flyweight Championship

On February 11, 1995, Jiménez won the WBO Flyweight Championship by upsetting South Africa's Jacob Matlala with an eighth round T.K.O. in Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa.[4]

Preceded by WBO Flyweight Champion
11 February 1995– 13 December 1996
Succeeded by

See also

References