Alexander Jiménez Ascends: Claims WBC World Youth Title

Alexander Jiménez Ascends: Claims WBC World Youth Title

This past Saturday, April 18, the state of Falcón established itself as the epicenter of Venezuelan boxing. Local blue-chip prospect Alexander Jiménez secured a hard-fought majority decision victory to crown himself the new WBC World Youth Featherweight Champion. In doing so, Jiménez settled the score in a high-stakes rematch against compatriot Antony González, handing González the first blemish on his professional record.

The bout served as the main event of a card hosted by the rising outfit KO Boxing Promotions, staged at the "Carlos Sánchez" Indoor Gym within Coro’s Sports City. The night’s success was doubled for the local crowd as José “Satu” Noguera captured the national bantamweight title in the co-feature, ending his night early with a clinical knockout.

Fight Synopsis: Pressure Overcomes Pedigree

From the opening bell, Jiménez dictated the terms of the engagement. Utilizing a high-volume offense and relentless aggression, the local favorite stalked González across the canvas for the better part of the night. González, conversely, struggled to find his rhythm, appearing uncharacteristically stagnant and, at several junctures, simply overwhelmed by Jiménez’s pace.

Capitalizing on the energy of the home crowd and superior conditioning, Jiménez maintained his composure even when González threatened with dangerous, looping overhands. While González showed flashes of power, he was frequently out of range and appeared physically depleted in the later rounds, unable to stem the tide of Jiménez’s onslaught.

The Rise of Alexander Jiménez

The 21-year-old Falcón native improves his unblemished record to 13-0-1 with 8 KOs, signaling his arrival as a serious threat in the featherweight division. This title victory caps off a dominant momentum shift for Jiménez, who just last month scored a devastating first-round stoppage against Marlembron Acuña in La Guaira.

Jiménez’s path to the green belt has been a masterclass in activity. After a technical draw against González in 2025, he reeled off a string of victories: a quick knockout of Eydeiman Peláez, a disciplined unanimous decision over Ángel Guedez to claim national honors, and a first-round blitzing of Beiker Guevara. With the WBC Youth title now around his waist, the ceiling for the young Venezuelan has never looked higher.

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