Javier Mendoza (boxer)

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Javier Mendoza
Statistics
Nickname(s)Cobra
Weight(s) Light flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach68+12 in (174 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born (1991-03-05) 5 March 1991 (age 30)
Tijuana, Mexico
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0

Javier Mendoza (born March 5, 1991) [1] is a Mexican professional boxer and a former IBF Light flyweight champion.

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Professional career

On September 20, 2014, Mendoza captured the vacant IBF Light Flyweight title by defeating former champion Ramón García Hirales via unanimous decision. [2]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
29 fights24 wins4 losses
By knockout192
By decision52
Draws1
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss24–4–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ulises LaraTKO4 (10), 1:052016-10-22 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Loss24–3–1 Flag of Japan.svg Akira Yaegashi UD122015-12-29 Flag of Japan.svg Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, JapanLost IBF light flyweight title.
Win24–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Milan Melindo TD6 (12), 2:392015-05-30 Flag of Mexico.svg Centro Ceremonial Otomí, Temoaya, MexicoRetained IBF light flyweight title.
Win23–2–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Mauricio FuentesTKO2 (10)2015-01-10 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Win22–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ramón García Hirales UD122014-09-20 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoWon vacant IBF light flyweight title.
Win21–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo ArmentaKO3 (6), 2:572013-06-07 Flag of Mexico.svg Avenida Revolución, Tijuana, Mexico
Win20–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Javier MerazTKO2 (10), 1:422012-12-21 Flag of Mexico.svg Restaurant Olivaritos, Tijuana, Mexico
Win19–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Cristian AguilarKO2 (10), 0:572012-08-04 Flag of Mexico.svg Centro de Convenciones, Mazatlán, Mexico
Win18–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arcadio SalazarKO2 (8), 2:512012-06-23 Flag of Mexico.svg Casino Hipodromo Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
Win17–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco AguilarKO1 (4), 1:442012-04-23 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Win16–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Armando VazquezKO7 (12), 2:142012-02-11 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoRetained WBC Continental Americas light flyweight title.
Win15–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arcadio SalazarTKO1 (8), 2:572011-12-10 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Mexico
Win14–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg German Aaron CotaTKO4 (8), 1:272011-10-22 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina, Guasave, Mexico
Loss13–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge GuerreroTKO2 (8)2011-07-08 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Win13–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Osvaldo IbarraTKO4 (12), 2:362010-06-12 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoWon vacant WBC Continental Americas light flyweight title.
Win12–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Rigoberto CasillasTKO2 (8), 2:192010-02-20 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Mariano Matamoros, Tijuana, Mexico
Win11–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo ArmentaTKO2 (6), 2:342009-12-05 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Mariano Matamoros, Tijuana, Mexico
Win10–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco AguilarTKO5 (6), 1:082009-09-05 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Win9–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Rogelio ArmentaUD62009-08-01 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Win8–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel GalavizTKO2 (6), 2:242009-06-20 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Win7–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Manuel ArmendarizKO2 (6), 2:452008-12-20 Flag of Mexico.svg El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
Win6–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arcadio SalcidoTKO1 (6), 1:522008-08-23 Flag of Mexico.svg El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
Win5–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Manuel ArmendarizKO1 (4), 2:512008-08-02 Flag of Mexico.svg Avenida Revolución, Tijuana, Mexico
Loss4–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel JiménezUD42008-07-13 Flag of Mexico.svg Avenida Revolución, Tijuana, Mexico
Win4–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Gustavo EnriquezKO2 (4), 2:182008-05-31 Flag of Mexico.svg El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
Win3–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Felipe SalgueroMD42008-05-02 Flag of Mexico.svg Gimnasio Mariano Matamoros, Tijuana, Mexico
Draw2–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ernesto ArmentaPTS42008-04-05 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
Win2–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus JuarezKO3 (4), 1:032007-10-26 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio el Barretal, Tijuana, Mexico
Win1–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Ernesto ArmentaUD42007-09-07 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio el Barretal, Tijuana, Mexico

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References

  1. Rodríguez, Salvador (19 September 2014). "Príncipe García busca la corona" (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. Retrieved 27 September 2014. A Javier 'Cobrita' Mendoza el destino lo llevó a disputar su primer campeonato mundial en casa, en su natal Tijuana, Baja California
  2. Rold, Cliff (21 September 2014). "Javier Mendoza Captures IBF Gold, Beats Garcia". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Johnriel Casimero
IBF light flyweight champion
September 20, 2014 - December 29, 2015
Succeeded by