Fidel Bassa (born 18 December 1962 in

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, Colombia), is a former professional

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. Bassa is owner and manager of Mundo Científico, a provider of educational technology and telecommunications company based in Bogota, Colombia. He was WBA

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Champion from 13 February 1987 until 30 September 1989. He won the title after defeating Hilario Zapata, and was finally defeated by Jesús Kiki Rojas. He is remembered for his epic title fights against

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in The

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in 1987 and 1988.

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* 1962 births Living people Flyweight boxers World flyweight boxing champions World Boxing Association champions Colombian male boxers Sportspeople from Magdalena Department {{Colombia-boxing-bio-stub

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