Norbelto Jimenez

Norbelto Jimenez
Born
Norbelto Irenes Jiménez Lorenzo

(1991-02-26) 26 February 1991 (age 33)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Other namesMeneito
Statistics
Weight(s)Super-flyweight
Bantamweight
Super-bantamweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights47
Wins31
Wins by KO16
Losses10
Draws6

Norbelto Irenes Jiménez Lorenzo (born 26 February 1991) is a Dominican professional boxer. He is a two-time world title challenger, having fought for the WBA super-flyweight title in 2014 and 2019.

Boxing career

Jimenez made his professional debut against Juan Pichardo on 25 February 2010. He lost the fight by majority decision. Despite beginning his career with a 1–7 run, Jimenez would amass an 18–8–2 record during the next four years, before being booked to face Julio Escudero for the vacant WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title on 28 June 2014. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 109–100, 108–102 and 109–100.[2]

After successfully defending the Dominican super flyweight title, which he won with a third-round stoppage of Esteban Aquino on 2 February 2014, against Aneudy Matos on 21 September 2014, Jimenez challenged the reigning WBA World super flyweight champion Kohei Kono on 31 December 2014.[3] Kano retained the title by split decision. One judge scored the fight 116–111 for Kano, the second scored it 115–112 for Jimenez, while the third judge scored the bout an even 114–114.[4]

Following his first failed title bid, Jimenez faced Jesus Vargas on 18 April 2015, back in his native Santo Domingo. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding him all ten rounds of the bout.[5] Jimenez won his next eight successive bouts, before being booked to challenge the WBA super flyweight title Kal Yafai on 29 June 2019, at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Ohio, on the undercard of the Demetrius Andrade and Maciej Sulecki middleweight title bout.[6] Jimenez suffered his first loss in eight years, as he lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–109, 119–107 and 118–108.[7]

Jimenez challenged the WBC International super flyweight champion Aliu Bamidele Lasisi on 6 March 2020, in the main event of an ESPN+ broadcast card.[8] The fight was ruled a split decision draw, with scores of 95–95, 96–94 and 94–96.[9] Jimenez faced Marvin Solano, in his second and final fight of the year, on 17 December 2020.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 79–72, 79–72 and 78–73.[11]

Jimenez faced the former four-weight world champion Donnie Nietes in a WBO super-flyweight title eliminator on 11 December 2021. Aside from a title shot, Nietes' WBO International super-flyweight belt was on the line as well.[12] The fight was ruled a split decision draw, with scores of 96–94, 94–96 and 95–95.[13] Jimenez faced the former WBA super-flyweight title challenger Keyvin Lara (31–4–1) on 8 April 2022.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 97–93, 98–92 and 97–93.[15]

Jimenez was booked to face the former WBA (Regular) super-flyweight titleholder Andrew Moloney on 16 October 2022.[16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[17]

Professional boxing record

46 fights 31 wins 9 losses
By knockout 16 4
By decision 15 5
Draws 6
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
47 Loss 31–10–6 Andrew Moloney UD 10 16 Oct 2022 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia For vacant WBO International super-flyweight title
46 Win 31–9–6 Keyvin Lara UD 10 8 Apr 2022 Centro Olimpico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
45 Draw 30–9–6 Donnie Nietes SD 10 11 Dec 2021 Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates For WBO International super-flyweight title
44 Win 30–9–5 Marvin Solano UD 8 17 Dec 2020 Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
43 Draw 29–9–5 Aliu Bamidele Lasisi SD 10 6 Mar 2020 Caesars Palace Dubai, Dubai, Dominican Republic For WBC International super-flyweight title
42 Loss 29–9–4 Kal Yafai UD 12 29 Jun 2019 Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Ohio, U.S. For WBA (Super) super-flyweight title
41 Win 29–8–4 Renson Robles UD 10 23 Jun 2018 Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
40 Win 28–8–4 Reysi Rosa TKO 2 (10), 0:38 22 Dec 2017 Los Prados Social Club, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
39 Win 27–8–4 Donny Garcia TKO 9 (10), 1:08 24 Jun 2017 Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
38 Win 26–8–4 Luis Alberto Zarraga TKO 2 (10), 1:06 24 Feb 2017 Maunoloa Night Club y Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
37 Win 25–8–4 Felix Machado TKO 6 (8), 2:29 15 Dec 2016 Maunoloa Night Club y Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
36 Win 24–8–4 Renson Robles UD 10 16 Jul 2016 Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
35 Win 23–8–4 Manuel Gonzalez Garcia TKO 7 (12), 2:06 14 Nov 2015 Sosua Convention Center, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
34 Win 22–8–4 Anyelo Munoz TKO 4 (10), 0:25 11 Jul 2015 Polideportivo de Villa Francisca, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Retained Dominican Republic super-flyweight title
33 Win 21–8–4 Jesus Vargas UD 10 18 Apr 2015 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
32 Draw 20–8–4 Kohei Kono SD 12 31 Dec 2014 Ota-City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan For WBA (Super) super-flyweight title
31 Win 20–8–3 Aneudy Matos DQ 1 (12), 2:18 21 Sep 2014 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Retained Dominican Republic super-flyweight title
30 Win 19–8–3 Julio Escudero UD 11 28 Jun 2014 Sheraton Hotel, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Won vacant WBA Fedelatin super-flyweight title
29 Win 18–8–3 Esteban Aquino RTD 3 (10), 3:00 2 Feb 2014 Polideportivo, Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic Won vacant Dominican Republic super-flyweight title
28 Win 17–8–3 Aneurys Mesa Rodriguez UD 8 18 Oct 2013 Polideportivo San Martin de Porre, La Romana, Dominican Republic
27 Win 16–8–3 Ambiorix Ciriaco UD 6 31 Aug 2013 Sosua Bay Grand Casino, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
26 Win 15–8–3 Elvin Rodriguez TKO 3 (8), 2:46 4 Aug 2013 Gimnasio Boxing Factory, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
25 Draw 14–8–3 Eliezer Aquino TD 5 (10), 3:00 18 May 2013 Club Mauricio Baez, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Retained WBA Fedecentro super-flyweight title
24 Win 14–8–2 Danny Aquino UD 8 9 Mar 2013 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Won interim WBC FECARBOX and vacant WBA Fedecentro super-flyweight title
23 Win 13–8–2 Juan Carlos Rosales TKO 4 (6), 2:34 3 Feb 2013 Club Juan Antonio Alix, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
22 Win 12–8–2 Armando Lachapelle UD 8 15 Jan 2013 Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Guachupita, Dominican Republic
21 Win 11–8–2 Jose Reyes Perez TKO 1 (6), 0:51 21 Dec 2012 Club Luz y Progreso, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
20 Win 10–8–2 Rafael Sandoval TKO 3 (6), 2:47 28 Nov 2012 Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
19 Win 9–8–2 Ramon Bueno TKO 2 (6), 2:13 16 Nov 2012 Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
18 Win 8–8–2 Dinoel Reynoso UD 4 10 Nov 2012 Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
17 Win 7–8–2 Nelson Diaz TKO 1 (6), 1:13 18 Oct 2012 Club el Millon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
16 Win 6–8–2 Jose Ramon Tejada TKO 1 (6), 2:46 2 Oct 2012 Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Guachupita, Dominican Republic
15 Win 5–8–2 Alfonso Sandoval TKO 1 (6), 1:37 16 Sep 2012 Club Pueblo Nuevo, Villa Duarte, Dominican Republic
14 Win 4–8–2 Marcos Martinez TKO 1 (6), 2:26 12 Sep 2012 Club Maquiteria, Villa Duarte, Dominican Republic
13 Draw 3–8–2 Julio Cesar Paniagua MD 4 12 May 2012 Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic
12 Win 3–8–1 Ramon Cedano Gil MD 4 25 Nov 2011 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
11 Loss 2–8–1 Ruben Vicente MD 4 25 Nov 2011 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
10 Draw 2–7–1 Luis Cosme SD 4 30 Apr 2011 Parque del Este, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9 Win 2–7 Carlos Rodriguez Contreras SD 4 26 Mar 2011 Club de Villa Gonzales, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
8 Loss 1–7 Luis Hinojosa UD 6 26 Feb 2011 Cancha Club, San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic
7 Loss 1–6 Juan Gabriel Guzman Pichardo KO 3 (8), 2:34 31 Jan 2011 Discoteca Las Vegas, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
6 Loss 1–5 Daniel Ramirez SD 4 18 Dec 2010 Multiuso, La Vega, Dominican Republic
5 Win 1–4 Ruben Vicente UD 4 29 Nov 2010 Coliseo Pepe Mayen, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
4 Loss 0–4 Juan Carlos Payano TKO 2 (6) 9 Oct 2010 La Vega, Dominican Republic
3 Loss 0–3 Carlos Manuel Reyes KO 1 (8), 1:58 19 Aug 2010 Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2 Loss 0–2 Oscauris Frias TKO 3 (6), 1:14 5 Jun 2010 Polideportivo, Nagua, Dominican Republic
1 Loss 0–1 Juan Gabriel Guzman Pichardo MD 4 25 Feb 2010 Bruno Car Wash, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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