Cristian Mijares
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Cristian Ricardo Lucio Mijares (born October 2, 1981 in Gomez Palacio
, Durango
) is a Mexican professional boxer
. Mijares is the former WBC
, WBA
and current IBF
Super Flyweight
Champion. Cristian is the older brother of undefeated prospect Ricardo Mijares
and the nephew of world title contender Vicente Mijares
.
prospect Ricardo Mijares
and his uncle is a former world title contender Vicente Mijares
.
for the vacated WBC
world interim title, by a split decision. The Official scorers saw it 114-113, 113-114, 114-113. He was later promoted to full champion after reigning champion Masamori Tokuyama
vacated his title on December 6, 2006 in anticipation of retiring. In 2007, he defeated Katsushige Kawashima in a rematch via a tenth round knock out.
On April 14, 2007 Mijares defended his title by beating 2 time Jr Flyweight champion Jorge Arce
by unanimous decision in a particularly bloody match for Arce, who saw his first defeat since 1999. Mijares won the fight by a wide margin, with the official judges scoring the match 119-109, 118-110, 117-111, all in favor of Mijares.
Mijares returned just 3 months later, beating Teppei Kikui, dominating and then stopping him in 10 rounds in front of his hometown crown in Mexico. Mijares made quick work of obscure journeyman Franck Gorjux stopping him in just 1 round.
In February 2008, Mijares returned to the United States and was featured on a HBO pay-per-view under card against Flyweight Olympian Jose Navarro
, the early rounds belonged to Mijares, while the middle rounds were evenly matched with Mijares finishing strong in the later rounds. Mijares retained his title with a Split Decision victory.
via split decision on May 17, 2008. After several close opening rounds, Mijares took control with his crisp counterpunching and brilliant defense, with the win being secured by many dominant late rounds in which he managed to hurt Munoz. This win made him WBA super champion. With the victory, Mijares earned a spot in the top 10 pound for pound list.
Mijares made a return August 30 in Mexico, where he defended his two crowns against a 38 year old former WBC Flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul
. Sasakul had lost his title to Manny Pacquiao
in 1998 and had not fought any world class opposition since. Mijares easily controlled the contest with his jab and counterpunching, eventually stopping Sasakul in round 3 after dropping him in the previous round.
Mijares was most recently knocked out by Vic Darchinyan
in the 9th round, losing his WBC and WBA world super-flyweight titles to the Armenian-born Australian in a surprising upset. Although he had three defeats prior to his bout with Darchinyan, this was the first time Mijares had been stopped.
He went up in weight and challenged Nehomar Cermeño
for the interim WBA bantamweight title on March 14, 2009. Mijares lost by split decision. He fought Cermeño again on September 12, 2009 for that same title but lost by unanimous decision. Two days later, Mijares announced his retirement from boxing.
Super Flyweight
Champion, Juan Alberto Rosas
.
In May 2011, Cristian made his first defence, a victory over contender Carlos Rueda.
Gómez Palacio
Gómez Palacio is a city and its surrounding municipality in northeastern Durango, Mexico, located at 25°33′40″N 103°29′54"W adjacent to the border with the state of Coahuila...
, Durango
Durango
Durango officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Durango is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is located in Northwest Mexico. With a population of 1,632,934, it has Mexico's second-lowest population density, after Baja...
) is a Mexican professional boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. Mijares is the former WBC
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
, WBA
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level. It was previously known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962...
and current IBF
International Boxing Federation
The International Boxing Federation or IBF is one of four major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC and WBO.- History :...
Super Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Super flyweight is a weight division in professional boxing. It is alternatively referred to as junior bantamweight and light bantamweight...
Champion. Cristian is the older brother of undefeated prospect Ricardo Mijares
Ricardo Mijares
Ricardo Mijares is an undefeated Mexican professional boxer in the Lightweight division and is the younger brother of former two-time World Champion, Cristian Mijares.-Professional career:...
and the nephew of world title contender Vicente Mijares
Vicente Mijares
Vicente Mijares Saldivar is an undefeated Mexican professional boxer in the Lightweight division...
.
Early life
Cristian comes from a large boxing family. His younger brother is undefeated LightweightLightweight
Light-weight is a class of athletes in a particular sport, based on their weight.-Professional boxing:The lightweight division is over 130 pounds and up to 135 pounds weight class in the sport of boxing....
prospect Ricardo Mijares
Ricardo Mijares
Ricardo Mijares is an undefeated Mexican professional boxer in the Lightweight division and is the younger brother of former two-time World Champion, Cristian Mijares.-Professional career:...
and his uncle is a former world title contender Vicente Mijares
Vicente Mijares
Vicente Mijares Saldivar is an undefeated Mexican professional boxer in the Lightweight division...
.
Professional career
On June 3, 2006 Mijares knocked out Adalberto Davila in six rounds for the Mexican super-flyweight title.WBC Super Flyweight Championship
On September 18, 2006 he defeated former champion Katsushige KawashimaKatsushige Kawashima
is a retired professional boxer who fought in the super flyweight division. He is a former WBC super flyweight champion.- Biography :Kawashima joined the boxing gym of former WBC and WBA minimumweight champion Hideyuki Ohashi in 1995, and made his professional debut on February 20, 1997, with a 2nd...
for the vacated WBC
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
world interim title, by a split decision. The Official scorers saw it 114-113, 113-114, 114-113. He was later promoted to full champion after reigning champion Masamori Tokuyama
Masamori Tokuyama
is a retired professional boxer in the super flyweight division. His professional record was 32-3-1 . He is a former WBC world super flyweight champion....
vacated his title on December 6, 2006 in anticipation of retiring. In 2007, he defeated Katsushige Kawashima in a rematch via a tenth round knock out.
On April 14, 2007 Mijares defended his title by beating 2 time Jr Flyweight champion Jorge Arce
Jorge Arce
Jorge Armando Arce Armenta is a Mexican professional boxer. Arce is the former WBO World Light Flyweight, WBC World Light Flyweight, Interim WBC World Flyweight, Interim WBA World Super Flyweight, WBO World Super Flyweight, WBO World Super Bantamweight, and is the current WBO World Bantamweight...
by unanimous decision in a particularly bloody match for Arce, who saw his first defeat since 1999. Mijares won the fight by a wide margin, with the official judges scoring the match 119-109, 118-110, 117-111, all in favor of Mijares.
Mijares returned just 3 months later, beating Teppei Kikui, dominating and then stopping him in 10 rounds in front of his hometown crown in Mexico. Mijares made quick work of obscure journeyman Franck Gorjux stopping him in just 1 round.
In February 2008, Mijares returned to the United States and was featured on a HBO pay-per-view under card against Flyweight Olympian Jose Navarro
José Navarro (boxer)
José Navarro is a professional boxer who competes in the Flyweight division. Navarro participated at the Summer Olympics in 2000 in Sydney, Australia. He is of Mexican descent.-Amateur career:...
, the early rounds belonged to Mijares, while the middle rounds were evenly matched with Mijares finishing strong in the later rounds. Mijares retained his title with a Split Decision victory.
WBA Super Flyweight Championship
Mijares unified his WBC super flyweight title by defeating WBA champion Alexander MunozAlexander Muñoz
Alexander Muñoz is a professional boxer in the super flyweight division, nicknamed "El Explosivo."- Boxing career :...
via split decision on May 17, 2008. After several close opening rounds, Mijares took control with his crisp counterpunching and brilliant defense, with the win being secured by many dominant late rounds in which he managed to hurt Munoz. This win made him WBA super champion. With the victory, Mijares earned a spot in the top 10 pound for pound list.
Mijares made a return August 30 in Mexico, where he defended his two crowns against a 38 year old former WBC Flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul
Chatchai Sasakul
Chatchai Sasakul is a former boxing champion in the flyweight division. Aside of being a professional boxer, Sasakul is also a practitioner in snooker.- Amateur career :Sasakul was an amateur boxing star in Thailand...
. Sasakul had lost his title to Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, PLH is a Filipino professional boxer and politician. He is the first eight-division world champion; having won six world titles, as well as the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the...
in 1998 and had not fought any world class opposition since. Mijares easily controlled the contest with his jab and counterpunching, eventually stopping Sasakul in round 3 after dropping him in the previous round.
Mijares was most recently knocked out by Vic Darchinyan
Vic Darchinyan
Vakhtang "Vic" Darchinyan is an Armenian professional boxer discovered by HyeFighters. He is a three-division world champion, having won eight titles in three different weight classes. He is a former IBF Flyweight World Champion and a former Undisputed WBA, WBC & IBF Super Flyweight World...
in the 9th round, losing his WBC and WBA world super-flyweight titles to the Armenian-born Australian in a surprising upset. Although he had three defeats prior to his bout with Darchinyan, this was the first time Mijares had been stopped.
He went up in weight and challenged Nehomar Cermeño
Nehomar Cermeño
Nehomar Cermeño is a bantamweight boxer from Venezuela. Cermeno represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-Olympic Results:*Defeated Riaz Durgahed 16-4...
for the interim WBA bantamweight title on March 14, 2009. Mijares lost by split decision. He fought Cermeño again on September 12, 2009 for that same title but lost by unanimous decision. Two days later, Mijares announced his retirement from boxing.
IBF Super Flyweight Championship
On December 11, 2010 Mijares became a three-time World Champion by beating IBFInternational Boxing Federation
The International Boxing Federation or IBF is one of four major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC and WBO.- History :...
Super Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Super flyweight is a weight division in professional boxing. It is alternatively referred to as junior bantamweight and light bantamweight...
Champion, Juan Alberto Rosas
Juan Alberto Rosas
Juan Alberto Rosas is a Mexican professional boxer and the former IBF Super Flyweight champion. Juan Alberto fights out of Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico.-IBF Super Flyweight Championship:...
.
In May 2011, Cristian made his first defence, a victory over contender Carlos Rueda.
See also
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- Notable boxing families
- List of current world boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of WBA world champions
- List of IBF world champions
- List of super flyweight boxing champions