Alimi Alan Goitia (born June 28, 1970) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2005. He won the World Boxing Association super flyweight title in 1995.
Alimi Goitia | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alimi Alan Goitia June 28, 1970 Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 4 |
Professional career edit
Goitia turned professional in 1993 and compiled a record of 11-0 before facing and defeating South Korean boxer Lee Hyung-chul, to win the WBA Super flyweight title.[1] He would face Lee again in rematch, this time winning via 12th round stoppage [2] He would lose go on to lose the title to Thai contender Yokthai Sithoar. In his final fight he would lose to future world champion Cristian Mijares.[3]
Professional boxing record edit
| 20 fights | 16 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 4 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Loss | 16–4 | Cristian Mijares | TKO | 3 (12) | 2005-09-16 | Auditorio Municipal, Torreon, Mexico | For vacant WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 16–3 | Jose Echenique | TKO | 7 (?) | 2002-08-31 | Yesterday Center, Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 18 | Loss | 15–3 | Cuauhtemoc Gomez | KO | 2 (12) | 1997-09-20 | Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S. | For WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title |
| 17 | Loss | 15–2 | Edison Torres | KO | 10 (?) | 1997-04-09 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 16 | Loss | 15–1 | Yokthai Sithoar | TKO | 8 (12) | 1996-08-24 | Provincial Gym, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand | Lost WBA super flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Satoshi Iida | TKO | 5 (12) | 1996-04-29 | Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan | Retained WBA super flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Lee Hyung-chul | TKO | 12 (12) | 1996-02-24 | Changchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | Retained WBA super flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Aquiles Guzmán | TKO | 5 (12) | 1995-11-25 | Marina Bay Hotel, Porlamar, Venezuela | Retained WBA super flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Lee Hyung-chul | KO | 4 (12) | 1995-07-22 | Changchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | Won WBA super flyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Fernando Blanco | TKO | 7 (12) | 1995-04-01 | Caracas, Venezuela | Retained WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Julio Gamboa | KO | 1 (12) | 1994-11-26 | Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua | Retained WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ernesto Briceno | TKO | 1 (12) | 1994-09-23 | Maracay, Venezuela | Won WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Edison Torres | UD | 10 (10) | 1994-07-22 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | David Merchant | TKO | 3 (?) | 1994-04-29 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jose Molina | TKO | 2 (?) | 1993-11-13 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Alexis Hernandez | KO | 1 (?) | 1993-10-02 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Luiz Longa | PTS | 6 (6) | 1993-08-06 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Frank Ilarraza | TKO | 2 (?) | 1993-06-26 | Maracaibo, Venezuela | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Euclides Bolivar | PTS | 4 (4) | 1993-05-07 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jose Alvarez | KO | 1 (?) | 1993-03-26 | Caracas, Venezuela |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Nigel Benn Retains WBC Title". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Fountain of Youth payoff is Pleasure-able: $288.20". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- ^ "Cristian Mijares Ends Strong Career". Seconds Out. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Alimi Goitia from BoxRec (registration required)