Jaime Rios (boxer)


Jaime Rios, was a Panamanian former professional boxer from 1973 to 1992.

Professional career

Rios turned professional in 1973 and compiled a record of 15–1–1 before winning the inaugural WBA light-flyweight title by beating Venezuelan Rigoberto Marcano. He would defend the title once against Japanese contender Kazunori Tenryu, before losing it to Juan Guzman of the Dominican Republic.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28LossJaime DiazUD8Oct 31, 1992Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
27Win22–4–1Andres SanchezPTS10Aug 15, 1992Arena Panama Al Brown, Colón, Panama
26Loss21–4–1Yoko GushikenKO13 May 7, 1978Prefectural Gymnasium, Hiroshima, Japan
25Win21–3–1Humberto MayorgaKO9 Jan 28, 1978Arena de Colon, Colón, Panama
24Win20–3–1Alfredo ThomasTKO4 Oct 29, 1977Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
23Win19–3–1Calixto PerezUD10Aug 6, 1977Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
22Loss18–3–1Yoko GushikenSD15Jan 30, 1977Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, JapanFor WBA light flyweight title
21Loss18–2–1Juan GuzmanSD15Jul 2, 1976Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicLost WBA light flyweight title
20Win18–1–1Lupe MaderaPTS10May 15, 1976Parque Carta Clara, Mérida, Mexico
19Win17–1–1Kazunori TenryuSD15Jan 3, 1976Prefectural Gymnasium, Kagoshima, JapanRetained WBA light flyweight title
18Win16–1–1Rigoberto MarcanoUD15Aug 23, 1975Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, PanamaWon inaugural WBA light flyweight title
17Win15–1–1Juan DislaTKO5 Jul 26, 1975Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
16Win14–1–1Kazunori TenryuTKO4 May 17, 1975Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
15Win13–1–1Orlando TejedorTKO3 Mar 8, 1975Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
14Win12–1–1Dagoberto PerinanTKO6 Feb 1, 1975Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
13Win11–1–1Orlando HernandezPTS10Nov 16, 1974Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
12Draw10–1–1Carlos OsorioPTS10Sep 27, 1974Guayaquil, Ecuador
11Loss10–1Enrique TorresUD12Aug 31, 1974Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant Panamanian flyweight title
10Win10–0Andres ReyesTKO7 Jul 20, 1974Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
9Win9–0Manuel CastanedasUD10Jun 29, 1974Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
8Win8–0Rene HerreraTKO4 Jun 14, 1974Gimnasio Neco de la Guardia, Panama City, Panama
7Win7–0Orlando QuijadaPTS8May 4, 1974Gimnasio Neco de la Guardia, Panama City, Panama
6Win6–0Luis CortezUD8Feb 16, 1974Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
5Win5–0Jose JimenezPTS8Dec 15, 1973Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
4Win4–0Charolito MendezUD4Oct 27, 1973Gimnasio Neco de la Guardia, Panama City, Panama
3Win3–0Dionisio PalmaKO3 Oct 6, 1973Gimnasio Neco de la Guardia, Panama City, Panama
2Win2–0Orlando QuijadaMD4Sep 1, 1973Gimnasio Neco de la Guardia, Panama City, Panama
1Win1–0Ramon MontenegroTKO2 Jul 28, 1973Gimnasio Neco de la Guardia, Panama City, Panama

Death

Rios died in March 2019 at the age of 65.