Alberto Jiménez (boxer)


Alberto Jiménez was a Mexican boxer in the Lightweight division. He is the former WBO Flyweight Champion, making six title defences.

Professional career

In June 1991, Alberto won the Mexican National Flyweight Championship by beating veteran Gonzalo Villalobos.

WBC Flyweight Championship

In his first World Championship attempt, he lost a very disputed twelve round majority decision to Muangchai Kittikasem in Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand.

WBO Flyweight Championship

On February 11, 1995, Jiménez won the WBO Flyweight Championship by upsetting South Africa's Jacob Matlala with an eighth round T.K.O. in Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa.