Boxer Jesus Chong: The Mexican Warrior’s Inspiring Journey
Jesús Alberto Chong (born January 7, 1965, in Gómez Palacio, Durango) was a Mexican light-flyweight boxer who won regional and national titles before capturing the WBO world title in 1997.
Early professional career
Chong turned professional on September 1, 1987. In 1990 he lost an eight-round decision to Johnny Tapia. Later that year, he defeated Francisco Montiel to win an International Boxing Council (IBC) belt. In 1991, Chong lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Michael Carbajal; the bout was not a title fight.
Regional and Mexican titles
Chong held the NABF light-flyweight title in 1992. He stopped Francisco Montiel in their February rematch and Porfirio Danny Núñez in September, according to the recorded title-fight chronology. In March 1993, he won the Mexican light-flyweight championship by stopping Raúl Ríos in the 10th round. He made nine successful defenses before losing the national title to Edgar Cárdenas by disqualification in 1995.
WBO world champion
On May 31, 1997, Chong stopped Eric Griffin in the second round to win the vacant WBO light-flyweight title in Las Vegas. He lost the belt in his first defense, dropping a 12-round unanimous decision to Melchor Cob Castro on August 25, 1997.
Chong finished with a professional record of 32 wins, including 28 by knockout, and 16 losses. His last recorded bout was in 2003.
Sources
- World Boxing Federation: Jesus “El Tigre” Chong profile
- BoxRec: WBO light-flyweight title fights
- BoxRec: NABF light-flyweight title fights
- BoxRec: Jesus Chong record and career
Career records and reporting: boxrec.com.
Tags
Boxing, Boxing History
