Pedro Guevara
Born
Pedro Gibrán Guevara Rocha

(1989-06-07) 7 June 1989
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Statistics
Weight(s)Light flyweight
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins40
Wins by KO22
Losses3
Draws1

Pedro Gibrán Guevara Rocha (born 7 June 1989) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBC light flyweight champion. In May 2017, he was ranked as the world's best light flyweight by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and second by BoxRec.

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]

Personal life

Pedro's brother, Alberto Guevara, is also a boxer who has previously challenged for a world title at bantamweight.[13]

Professional boxing record

44 fights 40 wins 3 losses
By knockout 22 0
By decision 18 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
44 Win 40–3–1 Miguel Angel Herrera UD 10 (10) 2023-06-28 Culiacan, Mexico
43 Win 39–3–1 Angel Aviles Armenta UD 10 (10) 2022-09-17 Toluca, Mexico
42 Win 38–3–1 Marlon Rios Sarinana UD 8 (8) 2021-09-11 Jardin Orquidea, Cuernavaca, Mexico
41 Win 37–3–1 Samuel Gutierrez TKO 3 (10) 2021-07-10 Gimnasio Solidaridad del Complejo Deportivo Elios, Ciudad Acuna, Mexico
40 Win 36–3–1 Victor Matute TKO 4 (10) 2019-11-15 Palenque de la Expo, Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico
39 Win 35–3–1 Janiel Rivera UD 12 2019-07-20 Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico Retained WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
38 Win 34–3–1 Marvin Solano KO 5 (12) 2019-04-13 Plaza de Toros Monumental, Cihuatlan, Jalisco, Mexico Retained WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
37 Win 33–3–1 Jorge Guerrero Aguilar PTS 8 (8) 2018-12-08 Domo Binacional, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
36 Win 32–3–1 Roberto Sánchez RTD 10 (12) 2018-09-01 Palenque de la Expo, Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico Won vacant WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
35 Win 31–3–1 Ángel Guevara TKO 10 2018-05-18 Gimnasio Germán Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
34 Loss 30–3–1 Kenshiro Teraji MD 12 2017-10-22 Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan For WBC light flyweight title
33 Win 30–2–1 Oswaldo Novoa SD 8 2017-05-13 PALCCO, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
32 Win 29–2–1 Jerry Tomogdan UD 10 2016-10-15 Centro de Usos Múltiples, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
31 Win 28–2–1 Rubén Montoya TD 8 (10) 2016-07-02 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
30 Win 27–2–1 Jether Oliva UD 10 2016-02-20 Lobodome, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
29 Loss 26–2–1 Yu Kimura SD 12 2015-11-28 Xebio Arena, Sendai, Japan Lost WBC light flyweight title
28 Win 26–1–1 Ganigan López UD 12 2015-07-04 Centro de Usos Múltiples, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico Retained WBC light flyweight title
27 Win 25–1–1 Richard Claveras TKO 1 (12), 2:31 2015-04-11 Centro de Usos Múltiples, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico Retained WBC light flyweight title
26 Win 24–1–1 Akira Yaegashi KO 7 (12), 2:45 2014-12-30 Metropolitan Gym Won vacant WBC light flyweight title
25 Win 23–1–1 Alejandro Morales TKO 6 (8), 1:35 2014-09-20 Estadio de Beisbol, Guamúchil, Sinaloa, Mexico
24 Win 22–1–1 Armando Torres SD 8 2014-05-31 Sala de Armas Agustín Melgar, Mexico City, Mexico
23 Win 21–1–1 Ivan Meneses TKO 3 (10), 0:01 2013-11-30 Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, State of Mexico, Mexico
22 Win 20–1–1 Mario Rodríguez UD 12 2013-07-20 Domo de la Colosio, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico Retained WBC Silver light flyweight title
21 Win 19–1–1 Raúl García SD 12 2013-03-30 Estadio Francisco Carranza Limón, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico Won vacant WBC Silver light flyweight title
20 Loss 18–1–1 John Riel Casimero SD 12 2012-08-04 Centro de Convenciones, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico For IBF light flyweight title
19 Win 18–0–1 Jose Guadalupe Martinez UD 12 2012-05-19 Monumental Plaza de Toros, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico Retained NABF light flyweight title
18 Win 17–0–1 Patricio Camacho KO 2 (10), 1:40 2012-04-14 Auditorio Ernesto Rufo, Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
17 Win 16–0–1 Manuel Jiménez RTD 5 (12), 0:10 2011-10-15 Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Retained NABF light flyweight title
16 Win 15–0–1 Jorle Estrada TKO 7 (12), 2:17 2011-07-05 Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico Won vacant NABF light flyweight title
15 Draw 14–0–1 Mario Rodríguez SD 12 2011-05-28 Centro de Convenciones, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico Retained WBC Silver light flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Karluis Diaz KO 3 (12), 2:11 2010-12-18 Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Won vacant WBC Silver light flyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Raul Garay Carreon KO 1 (10), 2:08 2010-11-12 Expo Feria Canaco, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 German Aaron Cota KO 3 (6), 2:02 2010-08-14 Auditorio Luis Estrada Medina, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Charly Valenzuela TKO 5 (10), 1:55 2010-07-16 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Doroteo Aguilera TKO 5 (8), 0:44 2010-06-04 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Jesus Hernandez UD 4 2010-03-27 Monterrey Arena, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 German Aaron Cota UD 8 2010-02-05 Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Cesar Lopez KO 1 (4) 2009-11-21 Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Pedro Gonzalez TKO 3 (6) 2009-10-10 Arena Querétaro, Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Noe Alvarez TKO 2 (6), 1:19 2009-07-11 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Miguel Angel Hernandez UD 6 2009-06-13 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Francisco Lopez TKO 3 (4), 1:34 2009-05-16 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 German Aaron Cota UD 4 2009-03-14 Estadio Francisco Carranza Limón, Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Gabriel Lopez TKO 2 (4), 0:58 2008-03-15 Fronton Eldorado, El Dorado, Sinaloa, Mexico

See also

References

  1. ↑ Noroeste.com. "PEDRO GUEVARA". www.noroeste.com.mx. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  2. ↑ ""Mi sueño va empezando": Pedro "Pedrín" Guevara - Periódico Noroeste". www.noroeste.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  3. ↑ "Pedro Guevara compartió su historia como boxeador de talla mundial. | Línea Directa Portal". www.lineadirectaportal.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  4. ↑ "Road Warrior Casimero Beats Guevara In Mexico". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  5. ↑ "Yaegashi comes up short against Guevara, could it be the end of the popular warrior?". Asian Boxing. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  6. ↑ "Pedro Guevara Ices Yaegashi In Seven For 108 Lb. Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  7. ↑ "Pedro Guevara Decisions Ganigan Lopez, Retains Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  8. ↑ "Upset Alert! Kimura Edges Guevara, For 108 Lb. Crown". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  9. ↑ "Pedro Guevara is Desperate To Secure WBC Mandatory Shot". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  10. ↑ "Ken Shiro-Pedro Guevara - WBC Clash Set For Loaded Tokyo Card". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  11. ↑ "Ken barely edges Guevara; keeps WBC 108lb belt". fightnews.com. 2017-10-22. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  12. ↑ "Teraji vs Guevara - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  13. ↑ "Pedro y Alberto Guevara buscan hacer historia como campeones". NotiFight. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
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