David Grimán Explained
| David Grimán |
| Realname: | David Grimán Méndez |
| Weight: | |
| Nationality: |  Venezuelan |
| Birth Date: | March 10, 1967 |
| Birth Place: | Los Teques, Venezuela |
| Style: | Orthodox |
| Total: | 27 |
| Wins: | 22 |
| Ko: | 14 |
| Losses: | 5 |
| Draws: | 0 |
| No Contests: | 0 |
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.
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.
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