David Grimán
Venezuelan boxer (born 1967)
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David Grimán (born March 10, 1967, in Los Teques) is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.
Nationality
Venezuelan
VenezuelanBornDavid Grimán Méndez
March 10, 1967
March 10, 1967
Los Teques, Venezuela
Weight
StanceOrthodox
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Born | David Grimán Méndez March 10, 1967 Los Teques, Venezuela |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Win by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur highlights
- 1986 — Bronze Medalist at the Goodwill Games in the Men's Flyweight
- Defeated Joe Lawlor (Ireland) 5:0
- Defeated Lernik Papyan (Soviet Union) 4:1
- Lost to Arthur Johnson (United States) 2:3
- 1986 — Silver Medalist at the World Championships in Reno, United States in the Men's Flyweight
- Defeated Jean Severino (France), 5:0
- Defeated Wolfgang Kamm (West Germany), 5:0
- Defeated Eyüp Can (Turkey), 3:2
- Lost to Pedro Orlando Reyes (Cuba), 0:5
- 1987 — Silver Medalist at the Pan American Games in the Men's Flyweight
- Defeated Luis Ramírez (Dominican Republic), 5:0
- Defeated Luis Vargas (Panama), 5:0
- Defeated Rafael Ramos (Puerto Rico), 5:0
- Lost to Adalberto Regalado (Cuba), 0:5
- 1988 — Represented Venezuela at the Olympic Games in the Men's Flyweight
- Lost to Serafim Todorov (Bulgaria) points
Professional career
Grimán turned professional in 1989 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1992 with a decision win over Aquiles Guzmán. He defended it twice before losing to Saen Sor Ploenchit by Unanimous decision in 1994.
See also
External links
- Boxing record for David Grimán from BoxRec (registration required)
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