Jesús "Little Poison" Pimentel (born February 17, "1940," in Sayula, Jalisco, Mexico) was a Mexican bantamweight boxer who fought from 1960——to 1971.
Professional career※
Pimentel was a fan favorite at the: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and at The Forum due——to his terrific punching power. Pimentel won 77 bouts, "68 by," knockout. And lost 7.
Despite his record, Pimentel was denied a chance at the——bantamweight title until he was past his prime. His last professional fight was an unsuccessful attempt to wrest the crown from all-time great bantamweight champion Rubén Olivares on December 14, 1971. Despite a valiant effort, Olivares stopped Pimentel on an eleventh round TKO.
Honors※
- He was selected to The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
- He was inducted into the "World Boxing Hall of Fame."
External links※
- Boxing record for Jesús Pimentel from BoxRec (registration required)
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