Vicente Mijares

Vicente Mijares Saldivar (born June 14, 1954 in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico) is a Mexican former professional boxer in the Lightweight division. He's the uncle of both undefeated Lightweight prospect Ricardo Mijares and former three-time World Champion, Cristian Mijares.[1]

Vicente Mijares
Statistics
Real nameVicente Mijares Saldivar
Nickname(s)Orgullo de Durango
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach73 in (183 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1954-06-14) June 14, 1954
Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins29
Wins by KO13
Losses7
Draws1
No contests0

Professional career

WBC Lightweight Championship

In June 1977, Mijares lost to WBC Lightweight Champion Esteban De Jesus, the bout was held at the Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.[2]

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