Jorge Linares
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| Jorge Linares | |
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| Real name | Jorge Luis Linares Palencia |
| Nickname(s) | Golden Boy El Niño de Oro |
| Rated at | Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft. 8 in. (172 cm.) |
| Nationality |  Venezuelan |
| Birth date | August 22, 1985 |
| Birth place | Barinas, Venezuela |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Jorge Linares (born August 22, 1985, in Barinas Venezuela) is a professional boxer from Venezuela. He is currently living in Tokyo, Japan.
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[edit] Amateur career
Linares compiled an Amateur record of 89-5. Some of his other accomplishments include:
- 1999 Gold Medal Venezuela's Juniors National Championship (14 years)
- 1999 Gold Medal Venezuela's Juniors Venezuela Panama Dual
- 2000 Silver Medal National Championship (15 years)
- 2001 Gold Medal Venezuela's Junior National Championship (16 years)
[edit] Professional career
Since July 21, 2007, Linares has been the current WBC World Featherweight Champion after challenging and defeating Oscar Larios for the interim title; after 10 days, In Jin Chi renounced his belt to compete in K-1 paving the way for Linares to become full champion.
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| Vacant | WBC Featherweight Champion Interim Title July 27, 2007 – July 31, 2007 Promoted |
Vacant |
| Preceded by In Jin Chi Retired |
WBC Featherweight Champion July 31, 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
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