Fidel Bassa

Fidel Bassa (born 18 December 1962 in El Retén, Colombia), is a former professional boxer. Bassa is owner and manager of Mundo Científico, a provider of educational technology and telecommunications company based in Bogota, Colombia.[1]

Fidel Bassa
Statistics
Real nameFidel Bassa
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 3 12 in (161 cm)
Nationality Colombian
Born (1962-12-18) December 18, 1962
El Retén, Colombia
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO15
Losses1
Draws1
No contests0

He was WBA Flyweight Champion from 13 February 1987 until 30 September 1989. He won the title after defeating Hilario Zapata, and was finally defeated by Jesús Kiki Rojas.

He is remembered for his epic title fights against Dave McAuley in The King's Hall, Belfast in 1987 and 1988.

See also

  • List of flyweight boxing champions

References

Achievements
Preceded by
Hilario Zapata
WBA flyweight champion
February 13, 1987 – September 30, 1989
Succeeded by
Jesús Kiki Rojas
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