sport.wikisort.org - AthleteJimmy Garcia (October 12, 1971 – May 19, 1995) was a Colombian boxer who was best known for losing a WBC super featherweight title to Gabriel Ruelas and subsequently dying 13 days later from brain damage.[2] The loss to Ruelas was the only stoppage loss of Garcia's career, and the former Colombian Featherweight champion's corner was criticized for not stopping the fight earlier.[3] The Ruelas match had been Garcia's second unsuccessful title shot, having lost a unanimous decision to Genaro Hernández earlier.[4]
Colombian boxer
Jimmy Garcia |
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Real name | James Garcia |
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Weight(s) | Featherweight[1] |
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Nationality | Colombian |
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Born | (1971-10-12)October 12, 1971 Barranquilla, Colombia |
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Died | May 19, 1995(1995-05-19) (aged 23) |
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Stance | Orthodox |
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Total fights | 40 |
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Wins | 35 |
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Wins by KO | 25 |
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Losses | 5 |
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Professional boxing record
40 fights |
35 wins |
5 losses |
By knockout |
25 |
1 |
By decision |
10 |
4 |
Draws |
0 |
No. |
Result |
Record |
Opponent |
Type |
Round, time |
Date |
Location |
Notes |
40 |
Loss |
35-5 |
Gabriel Ruelas |
TKO |
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May 6, 1995 |
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, United States |
For WBC lightweight title |
39 |
Loss |
35-4 |
Genaro Hernández |
UD |
12 |
Nov 12, 1994 |
Plaza de Toros, Mexico City, Mexico |
For WBO lightweight title |
38 |
Win |
35-3 |
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37 |
Win |
34-3 |
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36 |
Win |
33-3 |
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35 |
Win |
32-3 |
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34 |
Win |
31-3 |
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33 |
Win |
30-3 |
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32 |
Win |
29-3 |
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31 |
Win |
28-3 |
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30 |
Win |
27-3 |
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29 |
Win |
26-3 |
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28 |
Win |
25-3 |
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27 |
Win |
24-3 |
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26 |
Win |
23-3 |
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25 |
Win |
22-3 |
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24 |
Win |
21-3 |
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23 |
Win |
20-3 |
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22 |
Loss |
19-3 |
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21 |
Win |
19-2 |
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20 |
Loss |
18-2 |
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19 |
Win |
18-1 |
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18 |
Win |
17-1 |
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17 |
Win |
16-1 |
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16 |
Win |
15-1 |
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15 |
Loss |
14-1 |
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14 |
Win |
14-0 |
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13 |
Win |
13-0 |
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12 |
Win |
12-0 |
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11 |
Win |
11-0 |
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10 |
Win |
10-0 |
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9 |
Win |
9-0 |
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8 |
Win |
8-0 |
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7 |
Win |
7-0 |
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6 |
Win |
6-0 |
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5 |
Win |
5-0 |
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4 |
Win |
4-0 |
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3 |
Win |
3-0 |
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2 |
Win |
2-0 |
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1 |
Win |
1-0 |
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References
- "Featherweight Boxer Jimmy Garcia Dies". Deseret News. Associated Press. May 20, 1995. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- "Boxer Jimmy Garcia, Injured In Fight, Dies 2 Weeks Later". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- Tom Friend (May 19, 1995). "BOXING: A Heart-Rending Vigil After Tragedy in the Ring; Ruelas, Boxer Who Inflicted Injury, Prays With Family of Garcia, Now Battling for His Life". The New York Times. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- Leigh Montville (May 29, 1995). "Requiem For A Super Featherweight". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
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