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Willibaldo Garcia Perez

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Height / weight1.63 m / 52 kg
Born24 Dec 1989 (36 years)
NationalityMexico flagMexico
NicknameSullo

Willibaldo Garcia Perez is an active professional boxer from Mexico. He is the current IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Willibaldo Garcia Perez was born on December 24, 1989, in Copala, Guerrero, Mexico. The Mexican fighter is 163 cm tall.

He has competed in the Bantamweight and Super Flyweight divisions. He fights from an orthodox position and is known for his resilience and aggressive style, having overcome a rocky start to his career to reach the world stage.

Career

Garcia began his professional campaign in October 2017. He struggled early in his career, losing three of his first five fights, but rebounded to build a respectable record.

He faced high-level opposition as he climbed the ranks, suffering competitive losses to future world champions Alexandro Santiago (majority decision) and Paul Butler (split decision) in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

His perseverance paid off in December 2024, when he fought Rene Calixto Bibiano to a split draw for the vacant IBF Junior Bantamweight Title in Japan. In their rematch in May 2025, Garcia defeated Bibiano by split decision in Zacatecas, Mexico, to finally capture the IBF World Title.

Career Record:

Total - 32

Wins - 23

  • By knockout - 13
  • By decision - 10

Losses – 6

  • By knockout – 0
  • By decision - 6

Draws - 2

No Contests - 1

Willibaldo Garcia Perez FAQ

Where is Willibaldo Garcia from?

Willibaldo Garcia was born in Copala, Guerrero, Mexico.

How many world titles has Willibaldo Garcia won?

Garcia has held the IBF junior Bantamweight world title since May 2025.

What is Willibaldo Garcia's professional record?

Willibaldo Garcia's professional boxing record is 23 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws.