About José Bonilla
Lived 1967 – 2002 (aged 34). José Bonilla was a Venezuelan boxer.
José Bonilla (El Tigre, Anzoátegui, 19 November 1967 – 14 June 2002) was a Venezuelan professional boxer. He was a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.
Professional career Bonilla turned professional in 1990 and captured the WBA flyweight title in 1996 with a decision win over Saen Sor Ploenchit. He defended it three times before losing to Hugo Rafael Soto by split decision in 1998.
Death Bonilla died after an asthma attack on 14 June 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Bonilla?
Venezuelan professional boxer (1967-2002)
When was José Bonilla born?
José Bonilla was born on 19 November 1967 in El Tigre.
When did José Bonilla die?
José Bonilla died on 14 June 2002 in Caracas.
What was José Bonilla's occupation?
José Bonilla was a boxer.
What nationality was José Bonilla?
José Bonilla was Venezuelan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: José Bonilla (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Bonilla. https://biography.guide/jose-bonilla/
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