Bobby Berna

Bobby Berna (born May 19, 1961 in the Philippines) is a retired Filipino boxer.

Bobby Berna
Statistics
Real nameRoberto Bernaldez
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1961-05-19) May 19, 1961
Quezon City, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins31
Wins by KO17
Losses6
Draws1

Professional career

After turning professional in 1979 he had compiled a record of 23-2-1 in 4 years before travelling to Los Angeles in 1983 to challenge Jaime Garza for the vacant WBC super bantamweight title. He was stopped by Garza in the second round and missed out on the opportunity to become champion.[1] He rebounded by beating Suh Sung-in for the newly created IBF's inaugural super bantamweight championship. He would lose the title in his first defense in a rematch to Suh four months later. He would have his final title shot against Kim Ji-Won but would be unsuccessful, he would end up retiring from he sport in 1988.

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