Pedro Guevara (boxer) explained

Pedro Guevara
Realname:Pedro Gibrán Guevara Rocha
Birth Date:7 June 1989
Birth Place:Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Nickname:Jibran Pedrin
Weight:
Height:5 ft 4 in
Reach:67 in
Style:Orthodox
Total:48
Wins:42
Ko:22
Losses:5
Draws:1

Pedro Gibrán Guevara Rocha (born 7 June 1989) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBC light flyweight champion.

Career

Guevara started boxing as a teenager at the UAS.[1] He still trains there, under coaches Marcos and Radamés Hernández.[2] He represented Sinaloa in national Mexican competitions, and claims a victory over Oscar Valdez as an amateur.[3]

Guevara turned pro in March 2008, defeating Gabriel López with a round 2 TKO. Guevara defeated Karluis Diaz on his 14th professional bout, claiming the WBC Silver light flyweight title. Guevara drew with Mario Rodríguez on his next fight. He went on to claim the NABF title, defeating Jorle Estrada with a round 7 TKO.

In August 2012, Guevara challenged for a world title for the first time, facing IBF light flyweight champion John Riel Casimero on his native Mazatlán. A left hook from Casimero dropped Guevara early on in the first round, but Guevara rallied and took many of the subsequent rounds. Casimero took the last rounds through his superior defense. Casimero got a split decision win (116-111, 114–113, 113–114) to retain his title.[4]

Guevara regained the WBC Silver title on his next fight, beating Raúl García by split decision. Guevara beat Mario Rodríguez, who he'd previously fought to a draw, with a shutout unanimous decision (120-108, 119–109, 118–110).

Guevara vs. Yaegashi

In December 2014, Guevara fought Akira Yaegashi for the vacant WBC light flyweight title in Tokyo. This was Guevara's first fight outside Mexico. The title was left vacant by Naoya Inoue, who moved up in weight. Yaegashi was moving down in weight, having lost his flyweight titles to Román González. The fight started with both boxers measuring each other, although Guevara seemed to edge the early rounds. Yaegashi started successfully trading shots in round 5.[5] However, Guevara systematically broke Yaegashi down, who went down in round 7 after a left hook to the body. Yaegashi was unable to get up, giving Guevara the win and the WBC title.[6]

Guevara vs. Claveras

Guevara won his first defense comfortably, stopping outmatched Richard Claveras in one round.

Guevara vs. Lopez

In July 2015, Guevara defended his title against mandatory challenger Ganigan López. The fight started as a slow, tactical affair, but Guevara pulled ahead with superior skills and more consistent work. López rallied in the championship rounds. Guevara hit the canvas in round 11 but it was ruled a slip. López's rally proved to not be enough as Guevara retained his title with a unanimous decision win (117-111, 116–112, 116–112).[7]

Guevara vs. Kimura

In November 2015, Guevara's title reign came to a screeching halt, as Guevara dropped a split decision (113-115, 113–115, 117–111) to Yu Kimura. Guevara built an early lead, but he slowed down as the rounds went on due to Kimura's body shots.[8]

Guevara vs. Shiro

Guevara pushed for a rematch against Kimura and a rematch against Ganigan López, who would unseat Kimura on 2016, but he wouldn't get another title shot until October 2017 against Ken Shiro, who had defeated López earlier that year.[9] [10] Guevara started strongly but as the fight went on, he once again started to slow down due to body shots, with Shiro rallying in the second half of the fight and winning a narrow majority decision (115-113, 115–113, 114-114). After the fight, Shiro called out Ganigan López.[11]

Guevara vs. Teraji

On 22 October 2017, Kenshiro Teraji beat Pedro Guevara by majority decision in their 12 round contest for the WBC championship of the world. The scorecards were announced as 115-113, 114-114, 116-112 in favor of Teraji.[12]

Guevara vs. Moloney

On May 12, 2024 in Perth, Australia, Guevara was scheduled to face Andrew Moloney for the vacant WBC junior bantamweight title.[13] He won the fight by split decision.[14]

Guevara vs. Rodriguez

Guevara was scheduled to challenge Jesse Rodriguez for WBC super flyweight title on November 9, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[15] [16] Guevara lost the fight by TKO in the third round.[17] [18] [19]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss42–5–1Jesse RodriguezTKO3 (12), Nov 9, 2024
47Win42–4–1Andrew MoloneySD12May 12, 2024
46Win41–4–1Lamberto MaciasUD10Feb 17, 2024
45Loss40–4–1Carlos CuadrasSD12Nov 17, 2023
44Win40–3–1Miguel Angel HerreraUD10Jun 28, 2023
43Win39–3–1Angel Aviles ArmentaUD10Sep 17, 2022
42Win38–3–1Marlon Rios SarinanaUD8 (8)Sep 11, 2021
41Win37–3–1Samuel GutierrezTKO3 (10), Jul 10, 2021
40Win36–3–1Victor MatuteTKO4 (10), Nov 15, 2019
39Win35–3–1Janiel RiveraUD12Jul 20, 2019
38Win34–3–1Marvin SolanoKO5 (12), Apr 13, 2019
37Win33–3–1Jorge Guerrero AguilarPTS8 (8)Dec 8, 2018
36Win32–3–1Roberto SánchezRTD10 (12), Sep 1, 2018
35Win31–3–1Ángel GuevaraTKO6 (10)May 18, 2018
34Loss30–3–1Kenshiro TerajiMD12Oct 22, 2017
33Win30–2–1Oswaldo NovoaSD8May 13, 2017
32Win29–2–1Jerry TomogdanUD10Oct 15, 2016
31Win28–2–1Rubén MontoyaTD6 (10)Jul 2, 2016
30Win27–2–1Jether OlivaUD10Feb 20, 2016
29Loss26–2–1Yu KimuraSD12Nov 28, 2015
28Win26–1–1Ganigan LópezUD12Jul 4, 2015
27Win25–1–1Richard ClaverasTKO1 (12), Apr 11, 2015
26Win24–1–1Akira YaegashiKO7 (12), Dec 30, 2014
25Win23–1–1Alejandro MoralesTKO6 (8)Sep 20, 2014
24Win22–1–1Armando TorresSD8May 31, 2014
23Win21–1–1Ivan MenesesRTD2 (10), Nov 30, 2013
22Win20–1–1Mario RodríguezUD12Jul 20, 2013
21Win19–1–1Raúl GarcíaSD12Mar 30, 2013
20Loss18–1–1John Riel CasimeroSD12Aug 4, 2012
19Win18–0–1Jose Guadalupe MartinezUD12May 19, 2012
18Win17–0–1Patricio CamachoKO2 (10), Apr 14, 2012
17Win16–0–1Manuel JiménezRTD4 (12), Dec 10, 2011
16Win15–0–1Jorle EstradaTKO7 (12), Oct 22, 2011
15Draw14–0–1Mario RodríguezSD12May 28, 2011
14Win14–0Karluis DiazKO3 (12), Dec 18, 2010
13Win13–0Raul Garay CarreonKO1 (10), Nov 13, 2010
12Win12–0German Aaron CotaKO3 (6), Aug 14, 2010
11Win11–0Charly ValenzuelaTKO5 (10)Jul 16, 2010
10Win10–0Doroteo AguileraTKO5 (8), Jun 4, 2010
9Win9–0Jesus HernandezUD4Mar 27, 2010
8Win8–0German Aaron CotaUD8Feb 5, 2010
7Win7–0Cesar LopezKO1 (4)Nov 21, 2009
6Win6–0Pedro GonzalezTKO3 (6)Oct 10, 2009
5Win5–0Noe AlvarezTKO2 (6), Jul 11, 2009
4Win4–0Miguel Angel HernandezUD6Jun 13, 2009
3Win3–0Francisco LopezTKO3 (4), May 16, 2009
2Win2–0German Aaron CotaUD4Mar 14, 2009
1Win1–0Gabriel LopezTKO2 (4), Mar 15, 2008

Personal life

Pedro's brother, Alberto Guevara, is also a boxer who has previously challenged for a world title at bantamweight.[20]

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: PEDRO GUEVARA. www.noroeste.com.mx. 2017-12-15.
  2. Web site: "Mi sueño va empezando": Pedro "Pedrín" Guevara. Periódico Noroeste. es. 2017-12-15.
  3. Web site: Pedro Guevara compartió su historia como boxeador de talla mundial.. Línea Directa Portal. 2017-12-15. es.
  4. News: Road Warrior Casimero Beats Guevara In Mexico. BoxingScene.com. 2017-12-15.
  5. Web site: Yaegashi comes up short against Guevara, could it be the end of the popular warrior?. Asian Boxing. 2017-12-15.
  6. News: Pedro Guevara Ices Yaegashi In Seven For 108 Lb. Title. BoxingScene.com. 2017-12-15.
  7. News: Pedro Guevara Decisions Ganigan Lopez, Retains Title. BoxingScene.com. 2017-12-15.
  8. News: Upset Alert! Kimura Edges Guevara, For 108 Lb. Crown. BoxingScene.com. 2017-12-15.
  9. News: Pedro Guevara is Desperate To Secure WBC Mandatory Shot. BoxingScene.com. 2017-12-15.
  10. News: Ken Shiro-Pedro Guevara - WBC Clash Set For Loaded Tokyo Card. BoxingScene.com. 2017-12-15.
  11. News: Ken barely edges Guevara; keeps WBC 108lb belt. 2017-10-22. fightnews.com. 2017-12-15.
  12. Web site: Teraji vs Guevara - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets . 2022-08-09 . Box.Live .
  13. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Andrew Moloney faces Pedro Guevara in new Lomachenko vs Kambosos co-feature . FIGHTMAG . 28 March 2024.
  14. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Pedro Guevara takes interim title by decision against Andrew Moloney . FIGHTMAG . 12 May 2024.
  15. News: Donovan . Jake . Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez Set To Defend 115-Pound RING Championship Against Pedro Guevara . The Ring . 17 September 2024.
  16. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Jesse Rodriguez vs Pedro Guevara set for November in Philadelphia . FIGHTMAG . 18 September 2024.
  17. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Video: Jesse Rodriguez drops Pedro Guevara twice to retain title by TKO . FIGHTMAG . 10 November 2024.
  18. News: Boxing Results: Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez Destroys Pedro Guevara - Boxing News 24 . www.boxingnews24.com . 9 November 2024.
  19. News: Mazique . Brian . Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Pedro Guevara Results: KO And Reaction . Forbes . en.
  20. News: Pedro y Alberto Guevara buscan hacer historia como campeones. NotiFight. 2017-12-15.