Fidel Bassa
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Fidel Bassa | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Fidel Bassa |
Weight(s) | Flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | El Retén, Colombia | December 18, 1962
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 24 |
Wins | 22 |
Wins by KO | 15 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Fidel Bassa (born 18 December 1962 in El Retén, Colombia), is a former professional boxer. Bassa is owner and manager of Mundo Científico, a provider of educational technology and telecommunications company based in Bogota, Colombia.[1]
He was WBA Flyweight Champion from 13 February 1987 until 30 September 1989. He won the title after defeating Hilario Zapata, and was finally defeated by Jesús Kiki Rojas.
He is remembered for his epic title fights against Dave McAuley in The King's Hall, Belfast in 1987 and 1988.
See also
References
External links
- Boxing record for Fidel Bassa from BoxRec (registration required)
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