Jesus Pimentel
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Jesus "Little Poison"Pimentel (b. February 17, 1940) was an exciting Mexican bantamweight boxer who fought from 1960 to 1971. Pimentel was a fan favorite at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and at The Forum due to his terrific punching power. Pimentel won 77 bouts, 68 by knockout, and lost 7. He was selected to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
Despite his outstanding record and exciting style, Pimentel was denied a chance at the bantamweight title until he was past his prime. His last professional fight was an unsuccessful attempt to wrest the crown from all time great bantamweight champion Ruben Olivares on December 14, 1971. Despite a valiant effort, Olivares stopped Pimentel on an eleventh round TKO.
