Kermin Guardia

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Kermin Guardia
Born
Kermin William Guardia Villeros

(1970-01-17) January 17, 1970 (age 55)
Turbo, Colombia
NationalityColombian
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins37
Wins by KO20
Losses12
No contests1

Kermin William Guardia Villeros (born January 17, 1970), is a Colombian former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2010. He won the WBO minimumweight title in 1998.

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Professional career

Guardia turned professional in 1991 & amassed a record of 21-0 before unsuccessfully challenging WBC minimumweight champion Ricardo Lopez for the world title. [1] He would go on to win the WBO minimumweight title in 1998, which he held until 2001. In one of his final fights, Guardia would lose to future world champion Rico Ramos via a points decision. [2]

Professional boxing record

50 fights37 wins12 losses
By knockout204
By decision178
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
50Loss37–12 (1)Mike OliverKO3 (6)2010-03-12 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
49Loss37–11 (1)Michael FrancoTKO8 (8)2009-11-28 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
48Loss37–10 (1) Rico Ramos UD6 (6)2009-09-26 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47Loss37–9 (1) Rafael Concepción UD8 (8)2009-02-03The Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
46Loss37–8 (1) Hugo Cázares UD10 (10)2008-01-25 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
45Loss37–7 (1)Juan EsquerMD12 (12)2007-10-19 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Lost WBC & WBO Latino Light-flyweight titles
44Win37–6 (1)Gerardo Verde MorenoSD12 (12)2007-05-11Hella Temple, Garland, Texas, U.S.Won WBC & WBO Latino Light-flyweight titles
43Win36–6 (1)Paulino VillalobosUD8 (8)2006-11-28Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
42Loss35–6 (1) José López UD10 (10)2006-08-19 Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce, Puerto RicoFor WBA Fedecentro flyweight title
41Loss35–5 (1) Édgar Velásquez MD10 (10)2006-05-05 Atlapa Convention Centre, Panama City, Panama
40Loss35–4 (1) José Antonio Aguirre SD10 (10)2004-11-26 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
39Loss35–3 (1) Nelson Dieppa KO1 (12)2004-03-20 Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto RicoFor WBO Light-flyweight title
38Win35–2 (1)Jhon Alberto MolinaUD12 (12)2003-07-11Coliseo Municipal, Puerto Colombia, ColombiaWon interim WBO Light-flyweight title
37Win34–2 (1)Michael ArangoUD10 (10)2003-03-14Centro de Convenciones, Cartagena, Colombia
36Win33–2 (1)Juan Alfonso Keb BaasUD12 (12)2001-04-06Polyforum Zam Ná, Merida, Yucatán, MexicoRetained WBO Mini-flyweight title
35Win32–2 (1) Luis Alberto Lazarte SD12 (12)1999-10-30 Estadio Polideportivo, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaRetained WBO Mini-flyweight title
34Win31–2 (1) Eric Jamili UD12 (12)1999-03-27 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBO Mini-flyweight title
33Win30–2 (1) Eric Jamili RTD5 (12)1998-05-30 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Won WBO Mini-flyweight title
32Win29–2 (1)Oscar GarcesTKO2 (?)1997-07-19Cartagena, Colombia
31Win28–2 (1)Manuel SuarezPTS6 (6)1997-02-14Cartagena, Colombia
30Loss27–2 (1) Rosendo Álvarez KO3 (12)1996-03-30 Estadio Nacional, Managua, NicaraguaFor WBA Mini-flyweight title
29NC27–1 (1)Julio CoronelNC10 (?)1995-12-19Parqueadero Estadio Romelio Martinez, Barranquilla, ColombiaFor Colombian Mini-flyweight title
28Win27–1Bernabe FrancoKO1 (?)1995-08-19Cienaga, Colombia
27Win26–1Julio CoronelTD6 (10)1995-04-06Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
26Win25–1Luis SaenzKO5 (?)1995-02-17Santa Marta, Colombia
25Win24–1Julio MorenoKO1 (?)1994-12-16Cartagena, Colombia
24Win23–1Ilson DiazPTS10 (10)1994-10-21Barranquilla, Colombia
23Win22–1Nabor VasquezTKO4 (?)1994-08-19Cartagena, Colombia
22Loss21–1 Ricardo López UD12 (12) 1994-05-07 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC Mini-flyweight title
21Win21–0Luis SaenzTKO9 (?)1994-02-03Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
20Win20–0Nabor VasquezTKO5 (?)1993-10-30Fundacion, Colombia
19Win19–0Ceferino SanchezPTS10 (10)1993-09-17Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
18Win18–0Fidel JulioTKO7 (?)1993-07-23Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
17Win17–0Marcelino BolivarPTS10 (10)1993-04-02Plaza de Toros de Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia
16Win16–0Uriel LondonoTKO5 (10)1992-12-17Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, ColombiaRetained Colombian Mini-flyweight title
15Win15–0Ceferino SanchezPTS10 (10)1992-11-07Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
14Win14–0Daniel MontielKO2 (?)1992-10-23Cartagena, Colombia
13Win13–0Carlos LeonKO1 (?)1992-09-11Barranquilla, Colombia
12Win12–0Oswaldo OsorioTKO3 (10)1992-07-17Barranquilla, ColombiaWon Colombian Mini-flyweight title
11Win11–0Felix ZapataKO5 (?)1992-04-15Cartagena, Colombia
10Win10–0Elvis IbarraKO6 (?)1992-03-28Barranquilla, Colombia
9Win9–0Henry CasarrubiaTKO3 (?)1992-01-24Cartagena, Colombia
8Win8–0Gabriel PavaKO4 (?)1991-12-02Barranquilla, Colombia
7Win7–0Adalberto ArrietaPTS10 (10)1991-11-15Plaza de Toros Monumental del Caribe, Barranquilla, Colombia
6Win6–0Daniel MontielPTS8 (8)1991-10-18Cartagena, Colombia
5Win5–0Roberto SilgadoTKO1 (?)1991-08-30Cartagena, Colombia
4Win4–0Andres SanchezPTS4 (4)1991-07-26Barranquilla, Colombia
3Win3–0Gabriel PavaPTS4 (4)1991-07-19Cartagena, Colombia
2Win2–0Santander ValceiroKO1 (?)1991-06-14Cartagena, Colombia
1Win1–0Nelson GonzalezKO1 (?)1991-05-11Cartagena, Colombia

See also

References

  1. "LOPEZ DEFENDS HIS CROWN". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. "Molina wins in 34 seconds". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO mini-flyweight champion
May 30, 1998 – 2001
Vacated
Succeeded by
Jorge Mata
interim champion promoted
New title WBO light flyweight champion
Interim title

July 11, 2003 – March 20, 2004
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
John Riel Casimero