David Grimán

David Grimán (born March 10, 1967 in Los Teques) is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.

David Grimán
Statistics
Real nameDavid Grimán Méndez
Weight(s)
NationalityVenezuela Venezuelan
Born (1967-03-10) March 10, 1967
Los Teques, Venezuela
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins22
Wins by KO14
Losses5
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
Representing  Venezuela
Goodwill Games
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Moscow Flyweight
World Amateur Championships
Silver medal – second place1986 RenoFlyweight
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis Flyweight

Amateur highlights

  • 1986 Bronze Medalist at the Goodwill Games in the Men's Flyweight
  • 1986 Silver Medalist at the World Championships in Reno, United States in the Men's Flyweight
    • Defeated Jean Severino (France), 5:0
    • Defeated Wolfgang Kamm (West Germany), 5:0
    • Defeated Eyüp Can (Turkey), 3:2
    • Lost to Pedro Orlando Reyes (Cuba), 0:5
  • 1987 Silver Medalist at the Pan American Games in the Men's Flyweight
    • Defeated Luis Ramírez (Dominican Republic), 5:0
    • Defeated Luis Vargas (Panama), 5:0
    • Defeated Rafael Ramos (Puerto Rico), 5:0
    • Lost to Adalberto Regalado (Cuba), 0:5
  • 1988 Represented Venezuela at the Olympic Games in the Men's Flyweight

Professional career

Grimán turned professional in 1989 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1992 with a decision win over Aquiles Guzmán. He defended it twice before losing to Saen Sor Ploenchit by Unanimous decision in 1994.

See also


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