Jesús Silvestre

José Jesús Silvestre (born Novemberber 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 nameJosé Rafael Silvestre Cárdenas
Nickname(s)Negrito
Weight(s)Minimumweight
Height5 ft 4 in (162 cm)
Reach64 in (162 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1989-11-28) 28 November 1989
Nayarit, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins35
Wins by KO24
Losses7
Draws0
No contests0

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

Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Paipharob Kokietgym
WBA minimumweight champion
Interim title

July 14, 2012 September 11, 2013
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Hekkie Budler
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