| Alimi Goitia | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alimi Alan Goitia (1970-06-28) June 28, 1970 (age 54) Puerto Cabello, Venezuela |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 4 |
Alimi Alan Goitia (born June 28, 1970) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2005. He won the World Boxing Association super flyweight title in 1995.
Professional career
Goitia turned professional in 1993 and compiled a record of 11-0 before facing and defeating South Korean boxer Lee Hyung-chul, to win the WBA Super flyweight title. He would face Lee again in rematch, this time winning via 12th round stoppage He would lose go on to lose the title to Thai contender Yokthai Sithoar. In his final fight he would lose to future world champion Cristian Mijares.
Professional boxing record
| 20 fights | 16 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 4 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Loss | 16–4 | Cristian Mijares | TKO | 3 (12) | 2005-09-16 | Auditorio Municipal, Torreon, Mexico | For vacant WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 16–3 | Jose Echenique | TKO | 7 (?) | 2002-08-31 | Yesterday Center, Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 18 | Loss | 15–3 | Cuauhtemoc Gomez | KO | 2 (12) | 1997-09-20 | Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S. | For WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title |
| 17 | Loss | 15–2 | Edison Torres | KO | 10 (?) | 1997-04-09 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 16 | Loss | 15–1 | Yokthai Sithoar | TKO | 8 (12) | 1996-08-24 | Provincial Gym, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand | Lost WBA super flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Satoshi Iida | TKO | 5 (12) | 1996-04-29 | Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan | Retained WBA super flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Lee Hyung-chul | TKO | 12 (12) | 1996-02-24 | Changchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | Retained WBA super flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Aquiles Guzmán | TKO | 5 (12) | 1995-11-25 | Marina Bay Hotel, Porlamar, Venezuela | Retained WBA super flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Lee Hyung-chul | KO | 4 (12) | 1995-07-22 | Changchung Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea | Won WBA super flyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Fernando Blanco | TKO | 7 (12) | 1995-04-01 | Caracas, Venezuela | Retained WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Julio Gamboa | KO | 1 (12) | 1994-11-26 | Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua | Retained WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ernesto Briceno | TKO | 1 (12) | 1994-09-23 | Maracay, Venezuela | Won WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Edison Torres | UD | 10 (10) | 1994-07-22 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | David Merchant | TKO | 3 (?) | 1994-04-29 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jose Molina | TKO | 2 (?) | 1993-11-13 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Alexis Hernandez | KO | 1 (?) | 1993-10-02 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Luiz Longa | PTS | 6 (6) | 1993-08-06 | Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Frank Ilarraza | TKO | 2 (?) | 1993-06-26 | Maracaibo, Venezuela | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Euclides Bolivar | PTS | 4 (4) | 1993-05-07 | Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jose Alvarez | KO | 1 (?) | 1993-03-26 | Caracas, Venezuela |
See also
References
- "Nigel Benn Retains WBC Title". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- "Fountain of Youth payoff is Pleasure-able: $288.20". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
- "Cristian Mijares Ends Strong Career". Seconds Out. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
External links
- Boxing record for Alimi Goitia from BoxRec (registration required)
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded byLee Hyung-chul | WBA super flyweight champion July 22, 1995 – August 24, 1996 |
Succeeded byYokthai Sithoar | ||