Liborio Solís (born 21 March 1982) is a

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professional boxer who held WBA

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title in 2013. He also challenged once for the

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bantamweight title in 2016 and twice for the WBA bantamweight title in 2016 and 2017.

Professional career

Solis vs. Salgado

On 10 December 2011, Solís defeated José Salgado by twelfth round split decision for the interim WBA Super Flyweight title.

Solis vs. Kono

On 6 May 2013, Solis defeated

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by twelfth round majority decision to win the WBA Super Flyweight title.

Solis vs. Kameda

Solís then fought Daiki Kameda in a unification bout where both Solis's WBA Super Flyweight title and Kameda's IBF Super Flyweight title were on the line. However, Solis failed to make weight, meaning he lost his WBA World title on the scales. Both titles were at stake for Kameda only, but even if he lost, he would still retain his IBF title. Solis won the bout by split decision.

Solis vs. Rigondeaux

Rigondeaux beat Liborio Solis by split decision in their 12 round contest on 8th February, 2020, at PPL Center in Pennsylvania for the vacant WBA bantamweight championship of the world. The scorecards read 112-115, 116-111, 115-112 in favor of winner Rigondeaux.

Professional boxing record

References

External links

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Liborio Solis - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings
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