José Bonilla Biography

Venezuelan boxer

José Bonilla (El Tigre, Anzoátegui, 19 November 1967 – 14 June 2002) was a Venezuelan professional boxer. He was a former World Boxing *ociation (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.

Professional career

Bonilla turned professional in 1990 and captured the WBA flyweight *le in 1996 with a decision win over Saen Sor Ploenchit. He defended it three times before losing to Hugo Rafael Soto by split decision in 1998.

Death

Bonilla died after an asthma attack on 14 June 2002.

See also

  • List of WBA world champions
  • List of Venezuelans

References

    • Boxing record for Jose Bonilla from BoxRec (registration required)


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