Jesús Silvestre
| Jesús Silvestre | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| 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 |
 Mexican |
| Born |
25 September 1987 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 former WBA World Minimumweight Interim Champion.[1][2] Silvestre is promoted by the former WBA (Super) & WBC Champion, Mexican Saúl Álvarez' company Canelo Promotions.[3]
Professional career
In February 2012, Jesús beat the title contender Yader Escobar to become the mandatory challenger for the WBA World Minimumweight Championship.[4]
WBA Minimumweight Championship
On July 14, 2012 Silvestre won a twelve round decision over Mexican Edwin Díaz to capture the WBA World Minimumweight Interim Championship, the bout was held at the Auditorio Benito Juárez, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
See also
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of current world boxing champions
- List of WBA world champions
- List of strawweight boxing champions
References
- ↑ http://www.elsoldenayarit.com/inf/nota.php?id_nota=2896
- ↑ http://www.boxeomundial.net/boxeo.php?category=noticias&id=19768
- ↑ http://www.saulcaneloalvarez.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90:victor-terrazas-y-jesus-silvestre-estelarizan-el-25-de-junio&catid=14:anoticias&Itemid=26
- ↑ http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=609072
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Paipharob Kokietgym |
WBA Minimumweight Interim Champion July 14, 2012 – September 11, 2013 Lost bid for undisputed WBA title |
Vacant Title next held by Hekkie Budler |