Alberto Jiménez (boxer)
Alberto Jiménez (born April 8, 1969) was a Mexican boxer in the Lightweight division. He is the former WBO Flyweight Champion, making six title defences.[1]
| Alberto Jiménez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Alberto Jiménez |
| Nickname(s) | Ratón |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight Light Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (173 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | April 8, 1969 Colonia Valle Gómez, Mexico City |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In June 1991, Alberto won the Mexican National Flyweight Championship by beating veteran Gonzalo Villalobos.
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.
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.
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| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jacob Matlala |
WBO flyweight champion February 11, 1995 – December 13, 1996 |
Succeeded by Carlos Gabriel Salazar |
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