Jesús "Little Poison" Pimentel (born February 17, 1940, in

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) was a Mexican

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boxer who fought from 1960 to 1971.

Professional career

Pimentel was a fan favorite at the

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and at The Forum due to his terrific punching power. Pimentel won 77 bouts, 68 by knockout, and lost 7. Despite his record, Pimentel was denied a chance at the bantamweight title until he was past his prime. His last professional fight was an unsuccessful attempt to wrest the crown from all-time great bantamweight champion

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on December 14, 1971. Despite a valiant effort, Olivares stopped Pimentel on an eleventh round TKO.

Honors

*He was selected to ''

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s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. *He was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

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