Jorge Linares | |
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Born | Jorge Luis Linares Palencia 22 August 1985 Barinas, Venezuela |
Other names | El Niño de Oro ("The Golden Boy") |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1] |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 56 |
Wins | 47 |
Wins by KO | 29 |
Losses | 9 |
Jorge Luis Linares Palencia (born 22 August 1985) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer. He has held world championships in three weight classes, including the WBC featherweight title from 2007 to 2008; the WBA super featherweight title from 2008 to 2009; and the WBA, WBC and Ring magazine lightweight titles between 2014 and 2018.