Jesús Silvestre
José Jesús Silvestre (born November 28, 1989 in Nayarit, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer and the former WBA World Minimumweight Interim Champion.[1] Silvestre is promoted by the former WBA (Super) & WBC Champion, Mexican Saúl Álvarez' company Canelo Promotions.[2]
| Jesús Silvestre | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | José Rafael Silvestre Cárdenas |
| Nickname(s) | Negrito |
| Weight(s) | Minimumweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (162 cm) |
| Reach | 64 in (162 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | 28 November 1989 Nayarit, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In February 2012, Jesús beat the title contender Yader Escobar to become the mandatory challenger for the WBA World Minimumweight Championship.
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
References
- "Archived copy". www.boxeomundial.net. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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