Kermin Guardia

Kermin Guardia
Born
Kermin William Guardia Villeros

(1970-01-17) January 17, 1970 (age 54)
Turbo, Colombia
NationalityColombian
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins37
Wins by KO20
Losses12
No contests1

Kermin William Guardia Villeros (born January 17, 1970), is a Colombian former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2010. He won the WBO minimumweight title in 1998.

Professional career

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Guardia turned professional in 1991 & amassed a record of 21-0 before unsuccessfully challenging WBC minimumweight champion Ricardo Lopez for the world title.[1] He would go on to win the WBO minimumweight title in 1998, which he held until 2001. In one of his final fights, Guardia would lose to future world champion Rico Ramos via a points decision.[2]

Professional boxing record

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50 fights 37 wins 12 losses
By knockout 20 4
By decision 17 8
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
50 Loss 37–12 (1) Mike Oliver KO 3 (6) 2010-03-12 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
49 Loss 37–11 (1) Michael Franco TKO 8 (8) 2009-11-28 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
48 Loss 37–10 (1) Rico Ramos UD 6 (6) 2009-09-26 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47 Loss 37–9 (1) Rafael Concepción UD 8 (8) 2009-02-03 The Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
46 Loss 37–8 (1) Hugo Cázares UD 10 (10) 2008-01-25 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
45 Loss 37–7 (1) Juan Esquer MD 12 (12) 2007-10-19 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. Lost WBC & WBO Latino Light-flyweight titles
44 Win 37–6 (1) Gerardo Verde Moreno SD 12 (12) 2007-05-11 Hella Temple, Garland, Texas, U.S. Won WBC & WBO Latino Light-flyweight titles
43 Win 36–6 (1) Paulino Villalobos UD 8 (8) 2006-11-28 Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
42 Loss 35–6 (1) José López UD 10 (10) 2006-08-19 Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce, Puerto Rico For WBA Fedecentro flyweight title
41 Loss 35–5 (1) Édgar Velásquez MD 10 (10) 2006-05-05 Atlapa Convention Centre, Panama City, Panama
40 Loss 35–4 (1) José Antonio Aguirre SD 10 (10) 2004-11-26 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
39 Loss 35–3 (1) Nelson Dieppa KO 1 (12) 2004-03-20 Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico For WBO Light-flyweight title
38 Win 35–2 (1) Jhon Alberto Molina UD 12 (12) 2003-07-11 Coliseo Municipal, Puerto Colombia, Colombia Won interim WBO Light-flyweight title
37 Win 34–2 (1) Michael Arango UD 10 (10) 2003-03-14 Centro de Convenciones, Cartagena, Colombia
36 Win 33–2 (1) Juan Alfonso Keb Baas UD 12 (12) 2001-04-06 Polyforum Zam Ná, Merida, Yucatán, Mexico Retained WBO Mini-flyweight title
35 Win 32–2 (1) Luis Alberto Lazarte SD 12 (12) 1999-10-30 Estadio Polideportivo, Mar del Plata, Argentina Retained WBO Mini-flyweight title
34 Win 31–2 (1) Eric Jamili UD 12 (12) 1999-03-27 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. Retained WBO Mini-flyweight title
33 Win 30–2 (1) Eric Jamili RTD 5 (12) 1998-05-30 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Won WBO Mini-flyweight title
32 Win 29–2 (1) Oscar Garces TKO 2 (?) 1997-07-19 Cartagena, Colombia
31 Win 28–2 (1) Manuel Suarez PTS 6 (6) 1997-02-14 Cartagena, Colombia
30 Loss 27–2 (1) Rosendo Álvarez KO 3 (12) 1996-03-30 Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua For WBA Mini-flyweight title
29 NC 27–1 (1) Julio Coronel NC 10 (?) 1995-12-19 Parqueadero Estadio Romelio Martinez, Barranquilla, Colombia For Colombian Mini-flyweight title
28 Win 27–1 Bernabe Franco KO 1 (?) 1995-08-19 Cienaga, Colombia
27 Win 26–1 Julio Coronel TD 6 (10) 1995-04-06 Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
26 Win 25–1 Luis Saenz KO 5 (?) 1995-02-17 Santa Marta, Colombia
25 Win 24–1 Julio Moreno KO 1 (?) 1994-12-16 Cartagena, Colombia
24 Win 23–1 Ilson Diaz PTS 10 (10) 1994-10-21 Barranquilla, Colombia
23 Win 22–1 Nabor Vasquez TKO 4 (?) 1994-08-19 Cartagena, Colombia
22 Loss 21–1 Ricardo López UD 12 (12) 1994-05-07 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBC Mini-flyweight title
21 Win 21–0 Luis Saenz TKO 9 (?) 1994-02-03 Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
20 Win 20–0 Nabor Vasquez TKO 5 (?) 1993-10-30 Fundacion, Colombia
19 Win 19–0 Ceferino Sanchez PTS 10 (10) 1993-09-17 Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
18 Win 18–0 Fidel Julio TKO 7 (?) 1993-07-23 Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
17 Win 17–0 Marcelino Bolivar PTS 10 (10) 1993-04-02 Plaza de Toros de Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia
16 Win 16–0 Uriel Londono TKO 5 (10) 1992-12-17 Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia Retained Colombian Mini-flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Ceferino Sanchez PTS 10 (10) 1992-11-07 Hotel Royal, Barranquilla, Colombia
14 Win 14–0 Daniel Montiel KO 2 (?) 1992-10-23 Cartagena, Colombia
13 Win 13–0 Carlos Leon KO 1 (?) 1992-09-11 Barranquilla, Colombia
12 Win 12–0 Oswaldo Osorio TKO 3 (10) 1992-07-17 Barranquilla, Colombia Won Colombian Mini-flyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Felix Zapata KO 5 (?) 1992-04-15 Cartagena, Colombia
10 Win 10–0 Elvis Ibarra KO 6 (?) 1992-03-28 Barranquilla, Colombia
9 Win 9–0 Henry Casarrubia TKO 3 (?) 1992-01-24 Cartagena, Colombia
8 Win 8–0 Gabriel Pava KO 4 (?) 1991-12-02 Barranquilla, Colombia
7 Win 7–0 Adalberto Arrieta PTS 10 (10) 1991-11-15 Plaza de Toros Monumental del Caribe, Barranquilla, Colombia
6 Win 6–0 Daniel Montiel PTS 8 (8) 1991-10-18 Cartagena, Colombia
5 Win 5–0 Roberto Silgado TKO 1 (?) 1991-08-30 Cartagena, Colombia
4 Win 4–0 Andres Sanchez PTS 4 (4) 1991-07-26 Barranquilla, Colombia
3 Win 3–0 Gabriel Pava PTS 4 (4) 1991-07-19 Cartagena, Colombia
2 Win 2–0 Santander Valceiro KO 1 (?) 1991-06-14 Cartagena, Colombia
1 Win 1–0 Nelson Gonzalez KO 1 (?) 1991-05-11 Cartagena, Colombia

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LOPEZ DEFENDS HIS CROWN". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. ^ "Molina wins in 34 seconds". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO mini-flyweight champion
May 30, 1998 – 2001
Vacated
Succeeded by
Jorge Mata
interim champion promoted
New title WBO light flyweight champion
Interim title

July 11, 2003 – March 20, 2004
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
John Riel Casimero