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Beibis Mendoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Beibis Antonio Mendoza June 20, 1974 Arboletes, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Other names | Candela |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | light flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 4 |
Beibis Antonio Mendoza (born 20 June 1974) is a Colombian professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.
Mendoza was a member of the 1996 Colombian Olympic Team as a Light Flyweight. His results were:
Mendoza turned professional in 1996 and captured the vacant WBA light flyweight title with a DQ win in 2000 over Rosendo Alvarez. In the fight Alvarez suffered two point deductions and was eventually disqualified for low blows by referee Mitch Halpern, who committed suicide 8 days after the fight.
| 34 fights | 30 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 24 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Loss | 30–4 | Roberto Vásquez | KO | 10 (12), 2:03 | Apr 29, 2005 | Figali Convention Center, Fort Amador, Panama | For vacant WBA light flyweight title |
| 33 | Loss | 30–3 | Rosendo Álvarez | SD | 12 | Oct 2, 2004 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | For vacant WBA light flyweight title |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Choi Yo-sam | UD | 12 | Nov 15, 2003 | Hongkuk Gymnasium, Yeosu, South Korea | Won inaugural WBA interim light flyweight title |
| 31 | Loss | 29–2 | Rosendo Álvarez | MD | 12 | Mar 31, 2003 | Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, US | For WBA light flyweight title |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Manny Melchor | UD | 8 | Apr 12, 2002 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Edilberto Julio | KO | 2 (10) | Sep 21, 2001 | Barranquilla, Colombia | |
| 28 | Loss | 27–1 | Rosendo Álvarez | SD | 12 | Mar 3, 2001 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Lost WBA light flyweight title |
| 27 | Win | 27–0 | Rosendo Álvarez | DQ | 7 (12), 0:52 | Aug 12, 2000 | Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Won vacant WBA light flyweight title; Álvarez DQ'd for low blows |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Davis Arosemena | KO | 3 (10), 0:52 | Jun 16, 2000 | Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Juan Diaz, Panama | |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Rafael Orozco | KO | 2 (8), 2:18 | May 12, 2000 | Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, US | |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Eduardo Manzano | KO | 1 (8), 0:55 | Mar 17, 2000 | Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, US | |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Juan Valdez | TKO | 4 (?) | Oct 1, 1999 | Santa Marta, Colombia | |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Jhon Alberto Molina | TKO | 5 (?) | Jun 12, 1999 | Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Victor Peralta | TKO | 3 (?) | Apr 3, 1999 | Hilton Hotel, Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Luis Doria | TKO | 9 (12) | Nov 28, 1998 | Planeta Rica, Colombia | Won vacant Colombian light flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Henry Casarrubia | KO | 3 (?) | Nov 1, 1998 | San Juan de Uraba, Colombia | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Ceferino Sanchez | KO | 6 (?) | Sep 19, 1998 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Luis Blanco | PTS | 8 | Sep 4, 1998 | Valledupar, Colombia | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Jose Luis Bolanos | KO | 4 (?) | Aug 14, 1998 | Santa Marta, Colombia | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Alfredo Toro | TKO | 6 (?) | May 22, 1998 | Santa Marta, Colombia | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Juan Valdez | KO | 1 (?) | Mar 16, 1998 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Dunoy Pena | KO | 2 (?) | Dec 19, 1997 | Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Oscar Garces | KO | 2 (?) | Dec 5, 1997 | Rio Cedro, Colombia | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Fidel Julio | KO | 2 (?) | Oct 18, 1997 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Heberto Flores | PTS | 8 | Sep 5, 1997 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Wilfrido Palomino | KO | 2 (?) | Jul 19, 1997 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Raul Benitez | KO | 3 (?) | Apr 26, 1997 | Jamundi, Colombia | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Julio Moreno | TKO | 2 (?) | Apr 12, 1997 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Emilio Castro | TKO | 3 (?) | Mar 26, 1997 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Joel Garcia | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 7, 1997 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Hernan Cardenas | TKO | 3 (4) | Jan 31, 1997 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Manuel Suarez | PTS | 4 | Dec 20, 1996 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Uriel Londono | KO | 2 (?) | Dec 6, 1996 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Pedro Rodriguez | TKO | 2 (?) | Nov 1, 1996 | Cartagena, Colombia | |
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