José Sanabria


Jose Sanabria is a former boxer from Venezuela. He was the IBF super bantamweight champion.

Professional career

Sanabria turned professional in 1984 & amassed a record of 12–2–2 before unsuccessfully challenging South Korean boxer Lee Seung-hoon, for the IBF super bantamweight title. Sanabria would go on to challenge for the same title in his next fight & this time win via TKO. He made his first defense against Italy's Vincenzo Belcastro.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
40LossVictor LlerenaPTS10Aug 30, 1996Cartagena, Colombia
39Loss22–14–3Jorge PáezTKO6 May 4, 1996Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
38Win22–13–3Jose Luis OchoaKO4 Oct 14, 1995Porlamar, Venezuela
37Loss21–13–3Julien LorcyPTS8Aug 23, 1995La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
36Loss21–12–3Daniel ZaragozaUD10Feb 11, 1995Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
35Loss21–11–3Arturo GattiUD12Nov 22, 1994Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.For USBA super featherweight title
34Win21–10–3Giovanni NievesPTS10Sep 9, 1994Caracas, Venezuela
33Loss20–10–3Juan Polo PerezUD8May 14, 1994Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
32Loss20–9–3Luis MendozaUD12Nov 26, 1993Puerto La Cruz, VenezuelaFor vacant WBA Fedelatin featherweight title
31Win20–8–3Manuel VilchezPTS10Oct 2, 1993Caracas, Venezuela
30Draw19–8–3Giovanni NievesPTS10Jun 26, 1993Maracaibo, Venezuela
29Win19–8–2Luis ZunigaTKO6 May 15, 1993Caracas, Venezuela
28Win18–8–2Adelis ChirinosTKO8 Mar 27, 1993Caracas, Venezuela
27Loss17–8–2Eugene SpeedSD12Aug 26, 1991La Fontaine Bleue, Lanham, Maryland, U.S.
26Loss17–7–2Regilio TuurSD10Jul 23, 1991Kushers Country Club, Monticello, New York, U.S.
25Loss17–6–2Louie EspinozaTKO6 Feb 15, 1991Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
24Loss17–5–2Alfred RangelUD10Jul 24, 1990Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
23Win17–4–2Gino GelorminoTKO2 May 18, 1990Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.
22Loss16–4–2Fabrice BenichouSD12Mar 10, 1989La Salle du Sportica, Gravelines, Nord, FranceLost IBF super bantamweight title
21Win16–3–2Thierry JacobTKO6 Nov 11, 1988La Salle du Sportica, Gravelines, Nord, FranceRetained IBF super bantamweight title
20Win15–3–2Fabrice BenichouTKO10 Sep 26, 1988Pavillon Baltard, Nogent-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, FranceRetained IBF super bantamweight title
19Win14–3–2Vincenzo BelcastroSD12Aug 21, 1988Capo d'Orlando, Sicilia, ItalyRetained IBF super bantamweight title
18Win13–3–2Moises Fuentes RochaTKO6 May 21, 1988Coliseo Vicente Diaz Romero, Bucaramanga, VenezuelaWon vacant IBF super bantamweight title
17Loss12–3–2Seung Hoon LeeSD15Dec 27, 1987Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South KoreaFor IBF super bantamweight title
16Draw12–2–2Aaron LopezSD10Aug 28, 1987Showboat Hotel & Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15Win12–2–1Robert ShannonMD10Jul 5, 1987Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
14Win11–2–1Hurley SneadMD10Jan 23, 1987Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win10–2–1Steve McCroryTKO5 Nov 7, 1986Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
12Loss9–2–1James PippsUD10Jul 31, 1986Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win9–1–1Rogelio ChacinKO1 Dec 21, 1985Valencia, Venezuela
10Win8–1–1Felix GuzmanPTS10Sep 2, 1985Catia La Mar, Venezuela
9Win7–1–1Luis AparicioTKO2 Jun 8, 1985Caracas, Venezuela
8Win6–1–1Ed AlcalaPTS6Mar 1, 1985Venezuela
7Win5–1–1Jose VillegasTKO3 Sep 3, 1984San Felipe, Venezuela
6Win4–1–1Ali CamachoPTS6Aug 16, 1984Carupano, Venezuela
5Win3–1–1Felix BenitezTKO2 Jul 13, 1984Carupano, Venezuela
4Draw2–1–1Felix BenitezPTS4Jun 16, 1984Maracay, Venezuela
3Win2–1Alfonso RendonPTS4May 25, 1984Barquisimeto, Venezuela
2Loss1–1Ali CamachoPTS4Apr 13, 1984Barquisimeto, Venezuela
1Win1–0Wilfredo NavasPTS4Mar 30, 1984Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela