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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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.
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 |