Beibis Mendoza

Beibis Mendoza
Born
Beibis Antonio Mendoza

(1974-06-20) June 20, 1974 (age 50)
Arboletes, Colombia
NationalityColombian
Other namesCandela
Statistics
Weight(s)light flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins30
Wins by KO24
Losses4

Beibis Antonio Mendoza (born 20 June 1974) is a Colombian professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion.

Amateur career

Mendoza was a member of the 1996 Colombian Olympic Team as a Light Flyweight. His results were:

Professional career

Mendoza turned professional in 1996 and captured the vacant WBA light flyweight title with a DQ win in 2000 over Rosendo Alvarez. In the fight Alvarez suffered two point deductions and was eventually disqualified for low blows by referee Mitch Halpern, who committed suicide 8 days after the fight.

Professional boxing record

34 fights 30 wins 4 losses
By knockout 24 1
By decision 5 3
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Loss 30–4 Roberto Vásquez KO 10 (12), 2:03 Apr 29, 2005 Figali Convention Center, Fort Amador, Panama For vacant WBA light flyweight title
33 Loss 30–3 Rosendo Álvarez SD 12 Oct 2, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US For vacant WBA light flyweight title
32 Win 30–2 Choi Yo-sam UD 12 Nov 15, 2003 Hongkuk Gymnasium, Yeosu, South Korea Won inaugural WBA interim light flyweight title
31 Loss 29–2 Rosendo Álvarez MD 12 Mar 31, 2003 Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, US For WBA light flyweight title
30 Win 29–1 Manny Melchor UD 8 Apr 12, 2002 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
29 Win 28–1 Edilberto Julio KO 2 (10) Sep 21, 2001 Barranquilla, Colombia
28 Loss 27–1 Rosendo Álvarez SD 12 Mar 3, 2001 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Lost WBA light flyweight title
27 Win 27–0 Rosendo Álvarez DQ 7 (12), 0:52 Aug 12, 2000 Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Won vacant WBA light flyweight title;
Álvarez DQ'd for low blows
26 Win 26–0 Davis Arosemena KO 3 (10), 0:52 Jun 16, 2000 Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Juan Diaz, Panama
25 Win 25–0 Rafael Orozco KO 2 (8), 2:18 May 12, 2000 Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, US
24 Win 24–0 Eduardo Manzano KO 1 (8), 0:55 Mar 17, 2000 Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, US
23 Win 23–0 Juan Valdez TKO 4 (?) Oct 1, 1999 Santa Marta, Colombia
22 Win 22–0 Jhon Alberto Molina TKO 5 (?) Jun 12, 1999 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
21 Win 21–0 Victor Peralta TKO 3 (?) Apr 3, 1999 Hilton Hotel, Cartagena, Colombia
20 Win 20–0 Luis Doria TKO 9 (12) Nov 28, 1998 Planeta Rica, Colombia Won vacant Colombian light flyweight title
19 Win 19–0 Henry Casarrubia KO 3 (?) Nov 1, 1998 San Juan de Uraba, Colombia
18 Win 18–0 Ceferino Sanchez KO 6 (?) Sep 19, 1998 Cartagena, Colombia
17 Win 17–0 Luis Blanco PTS 8 Sep 4, 1998 Valledupar, Colombia
16 Win 16–0 Jose Luis Bolanos KO 4 (?) Aug 14, 1998 Santa Marta, Colombia
15 Win 15–0 Alfredo Toro TKO 6 (?) May 22, 1998 Santa Marta, Colombia
14 Win 14–0 Juan Valdez KO 1 (?) Mar 16, 1998 Cartagena, Colombia
13 Win 13–0 Dunoy Pena KO 2 (?) Dec 19, 1997 Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo, Cartagena, Colombia
12 Win 12–0 Oscar Garces KO 2 (?) Dec 5, 1997 Rio Cedro, Colombia
11 Win 11–0 Fidel Julio KO 2 (?) Oct 18, 1997 Cartagena, Colombia
10 Win 10–0 Heberto Flores PTS 8 Sep 5, 1997 Cartagena, Colombia
9 Win 9–0 Wilfrido Palomino KO 2 (?) Jul 19, 1997 Cartagena, Colombia
8 Win 8–0 Raul Benitez KO 3 (?) Apr 26, 1997 Jamundi, Colombia
7 Win 7–0 Julio Moreno TKO 2 (?) Apr 12, 1997 Cartagena, Colombia
6 Win 6–0 Emilio Castro TKO 3 (?) Mar 26, 1997 Cartagena, Colombia
5 Win 5–0 Joel Garcia KO 3 (?) Mar 7, 1997 Cartagena, Colombia
4 Win 4–0 Hernan Cardenas TKO 3 (4) Jan 31, 1997 Cartagena, Colombia
3 Win 3–0 Manuel Suarez PTS 4 Dec 20, 1996 Cartagena, Colombia
2 Win 2–0 Uriel Londono KO 2 (?) Dec 6, 1996 Cartagena, Colombia
1 Win 1–0 Pedro Rodriguez TKO 2 (?) Nov 1, 1996 Cartagena, Colombia
Vacant
Title last held by
Pichitnoi Sitbangprachan
WBA light flyweight champion
August 12, 2000 – March 3, 2001
Succeeded by
New title WBA light flyweight champion
Interim title

November 15, 2003 – October 2, 2004
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
César Canchila