Jose Bonilla (boxer)

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Jose Bonilla (born 1967-11-19 in El Tigre, Anzoátegui) is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.

Contents 1 Professional career 2 Death 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Professional career

Bonilla turned professional in 1990 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1996 with a decision win over Saen Sor Ploenchit. He defended it three times before losing to Hugo Rafael Soto by split decision in 1998.

[edit] Death

Bonilla died after an asthma attack in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 14, 2002.

Preceded by Saen Sor Ploenchit

WBA Flyweight Champion 24 Nov 1996 – 29 May 1998

Succeeded by Hugo Rafael Soto

[edit] See also

• List of WBA world champions
• List of male boxers
• List of Venezuelans

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Jose Bonilla (boxer) from Boxrec