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Ricardo Cordoba

b. 1982

Panamanian boxer

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About Ricardo Cordoba

Born 1982. Ricardo Cordoba is a Panamanian boxer.

Ricardo Alberto Cordoba Mosquera (born 11 October 1983 in Santa Marta, Panama) is a former professional boxer who fought in the super bantamweight division.

Professional career Cordoba turned professional in September 2000. In his debut at the Gimnasio de los Leones, David, Panama, Cordoba defeated fellow debutant Hussein Sanchez with a knockout in the first round.

On September 18, 2008, Cordoba defeated Luis Pérez via twelve-round unanimous decision in Panama City for the vacant WBA Interim Super Bantamweight Title.

Cordoba was promoted to the full-fledge WBA Super Bantamweight champion on November 21, 2008 after fellow-Panamanian Celestino Caballero won an IBF title to become unified champion.

Cordoba lost his WBA title to Irishman Bernard Dunne on March 21, 2009, being knocked out in the 11th (of 12) round.

Cordoba would get another shot at a world title when he faced Guillermo Rigondeaux for the WBA super bantamweight interim title, he would lose a close decision.

Professional boxing record

Personal life Cordoba is now an attorney in Panama.

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Important facts

Born
11 October 1982, Santa Marta
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
Panama
Awards
WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion (secondary)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ricardo Cordoba?

Panamanian boxer

When was Ricardo Cordoba born?

Ricardo Cordoba was born on 11 October 1982 in Santa Marta.

What is Ricardo Cordoba's occupation?

Ricardo Cordoba is a boxer.

What nationality is Ricardo Cordoba?

Ricardo Cordoba is Panamanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ricardo Cordoba

· Wikidata: Q3545077

· DBpedia: Ricardo Cordoba

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