Darling Jimenez
Encyclopedia
Darling Jimenez is a Dominican Republic
professional boxer
from Yonkers, New York
.
section of New York.
twice in his victories at the New York Golden Gloves Championships. He reached the semi-finals of the 2000 Olympic Trials where he was defeated by David Jackson, the eventual 132 lb. representative for the U.S. Olympic Team.
in Petroysan’s Las Vegas
, Nevada
backyard. Petroysan entered the bout with a record of 5-0. Nevertheless, Jimenez battled Petrosyan from the opening bell, earning a four round draw (D 4).
Since his pro debut Jimenez has rattled off nine consecutive victories, four by knockout.
On February 2, 2002, Jimenez stunned ringside observers with his three round demolition of fellow undefeated jr. lightweight
Jadschi Green (TKO 3). Green, who entered the bout with a record of 4-0-2, 4 KO’s, attempted to utilize his five inch reach advantage to box and frustrate Jimenez. Jimenez patiently dismantled Green with punishing left hooks to the body and stinging lead rights, flooring Green once in round two and twice in round three. The referee halted the bout at the :47 mark of round three, immediately following the second knockdown of the round.
On March 15, 2002, Jimenez dominated Ronnie Longakit to pitch a six round shutout by the scores of 60-54 (three times). Jimenez bloodied Longakit’s nose and swelled both his eyes with stinging overhand rights to dominate the bout from the opening bell.
On April 12, 2002, Jimenez battled to an eight round draw against Peter Nieves (D 8).
On August 2, 2002, Jimenez stopped Marty Robbins
in the first round with a crippling left hook to the body (TKO 1).
Just weeks later on August 30, 2002, Jimenez won a technical decision over Nelson Medina
after suffering a cut from an accidental head butt in round two (TD 4). Jimenez was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage by a margin of 40-35.
On November 22, 2002, Jimenez blasted Corey Ben Alarcon, flooring him twice to earn a second round stoppage (TKO 2). Following the second knockdown at the 2:11 mark of round two, Alarcon’s corner men threw in the towel.
On On May 17, 2008, at Buffalo Bill's Star Arena in Primm
, Nevada
, Jimenez fought Yuriorkis Gamboa. Gamboa started off well in the first three rounds of the fight, swarming Jimenez and hitting him with punches over and over. Gamboa looked flustered in the fourth round and began showing signs of fatigue. In the fourth round, Jimenez caught Gamboa with a right hand behind the ear and knocked Gamboa down. Gamboa won a unanimous decision. Two judges had the fight 92-97, and one had it 99-91.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
professional boxer
Professional Boxing
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from Yonkers, New York
New York
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.
Biography
Jimenez began boxing at the age of 12. He now resides in the Washington HeightsWashington Heights, Manhattan
Washington Heights is a New York City neighborhood in the northern reaches of the borough of Manhattan. It is named for Fort Washington, a fortification constructed at the highest point on Manhattan island by Continental Army troops during the American Revolutionary War, to defend the area from the...
section of New York.
Amateur career
Darling Jimenez compiled an exceptional amateur record of 107-3. He is a four-time New York Golden Gloves Champion (1997-2000) who earned the Sugar Ray Robinson Award for Outstanding Boxer at the Golden Gloves three times (1997-1999). He beat Paul MalignaggiPaul Malignaggi
Paul "Paulie" Malignaggi is an Italian-American professional boxer. He is the former IBF junior welterweight champion, and former WBO NABO light welterweight champion.-Light Welterweight:...
twice in his victories at the New York Golden Gloves Championships. He reached the semi-finals of the 2000 Olympic Trials where he was defeated by David Jackson, the eventual 132 lb. representative for the U.S. Olympic Team.
Professional career
In his pro debut on September 15, 2000, Jimenez challenged Artur PetrosyanArtur Petrosyan
Arthur Petrosyan is a former Armenian football midfielder. He currently is one of the coaches of FC Zurich. Artur is the all-time leading scorer for the Armenia national team, and has participated in 70 international matches and scored 11 goals since his debut in a home friendly match against...
in Petroysan’s Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
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, Nevada
Nevada
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backyard. Petroysan entered the bout with a record of 5-0. Nevertheless, Jimenez battled Petrosyan from the opening bell, earning a four round draw (D 4).
Since his pro debut Jimenez has rattled off nine consecutive victories, four by knockout.
On February 2, 2002, Jimenez stunned ringside observers with his three round demolition of fellow undefeated jr. lightweight
Lightweight
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....
Jadschi Green (TKO 3). Green, who entered the bout with a record of 4-0-2, 4 KO’s, attempted to utilize his five inch reach advantage to box and frustrate Jimenez. Jimenez patiently dismantled Green with punishing left hooks to the body and stinging lead rights, flooring Green once in round two and twice in round three. The referee halted the bout at the :47 mark of round three, immediately following the second knockdown of the round.
On March 15, 2002, Jimenez dominated Ronnie Longakit to pitch a six round shutout by the scores of 60-54 (three times). Jimenez bloodied Longakit’s nose and swelled both his eyes with stinging overhand rights to dominate the bout from the opening bell.
On April 12, 2002, Jimenez battled to an eight round draw against Peter Nieves (D 8).
On August 2, 2002, Jimenez stopped Marty Robbins
Marty Robbins
Martin David Robinson , known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist...
in the first round with a crippling left hook to the body (TKO 1).
Just weeks later on August 30, 2002, Jimenez won a technical decision over Nelson Medina
Nelson Medina
Nelson Medina is an artist from Lima, Perú. Becoming recognized early in his career, Medina's works have been shown internationally in his magazine, Revolutionart, which also promotes the work of independent artists and famous talents....
after suffering a cut from an accidental head butt in round two (TD 4). Jimenez was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage by a margin of 40-35.
On November 22, 2002, Jimenez blasted Corey Ben Alarcon, flooring him twice to earn a second round stoppage (TKO 2). Following the second knockdown at the 2:11 mark of round two, Alarcon’s corner men threw in the towel.
On On May 17, 2008, at Buffalo Bill's Star Arena in Primm
Primm, Nevada
Primm is a tiny community in Clark County, Nevada, United States, primarily notable for its position straddling Interstate 15 where it crosses the border between California and Nevada...
, Nevada
Nevada
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, Jimenez fought Yuriorkis Gamboa. Gamboa started off well in the first three rounds of the fight, swarming Jimenez and hitting him with punches over and over. Gamboa looked flustered in the fourth round and began showing signs of fatigue. In the fourth round, Jimenez caught Gamboa with a right hand behind the ear and knocked Gamboa down. Gamboa won a unanimous decision. Two judges had the fight 92-97, and one had it 99-91.