Darling Jimenez

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NationalityDominican Republic Dominican Republic
Born (1980-03-04) March 4, 1980 (age 45)
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Darling Jimenez
Personal information
NationalityDominican Republic Dominican Republic
Born (1980-03-04) March 4, 1980 (age 45)
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
WeightLightweight
Boxing career
Reach69"
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins23
Win by KO14
Losses3
Draws2

Darling Jiménez (Yonkers, born March 4, 1980) is an American professional boxer of Dominican descent.[1]

Jimenez began boxing at the age of 12. He now resides in the Washington Heights section of New York.

Amateur career

Darling Jimenez compiled an exceptional amateur record of 107–3. He is a four-time New York Golden Gloves Champion (1997-2000) who earned the Sugar Ray Robinson Award for Outstanding Boxer at the Golden Gloves three times (1997-1999). He beat Paul Malignaggi twice in his victories at the New York Golden Gloves Championships. He reached the semi-finals of the 2000 Olympic Trials where he was defeated by David Jackson, the eventual 132 lb. representative for the U.S. Olympic Team.

Professional career

References

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