Jorge Linares
- January 4, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
Jorge Linares Biography
| Name | Jorge Linares |
| Birthday | Aug 22 |
| Birth Year | 1985 |
| Place Of Birth | Barinas |
| Birth Country | Venezuela |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Nelson Linares, Mary José Palencia |
| Spouse | Michelle Linares |
| Children(s) | Chloe Linares |
Jorge Linares is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on August 22, 1985 in Barinas, Venezuela. Two-time WBC Featherweight Champion as well as WBC Featherweight Champion for two consecutive years, and WBA Super Featherweight Champion from November 2008 through October 2009.
He as well as Mexican He and Mexico’s Humberto Soto have both been WBC Featherweight champions. have both been WBC Featherweight champions.
Linares traveled back to his home country Venezuela for only the fourth time in his 12-year professional career and first time since 2010, to make a voluntary defence against 27 year old Mexican contender Ivan Cano (23-6-2, 15 KOs) at the El Poliedro in Caracas on October 10, 2015. It was also the first time Linares had a world title fight in Venezuela. Linares knocked Cano out in round four to retain his WBC title. Cano was also down in round three of this one sided fight.
On 10 November 2014 the WBC ordered Linares to fight their Silver lightweight champion and contender Javier Prieto (24-7-2, 18 KOs) for the vacant WBC lightweight title. The winner would then need to fight Omar Figueroa Jr., who was granted Interim status and named ‘Champion in recess’ after suffering an injury in his last fight. The bout was scheduled to take on Tuesday, 30 December 2014 in Tokyo at the Metropolitan Gym. Linares became the youngest Venezuelan to win a world title in three different weight divisions at the age of 29 and only the second from Venezuela after Leo Gamez, who was a four- division world champion, when he knocked Prieto out in four rounds to claim the WBC title in his second attempt. The end came when Linares connected with an overhand right to the side of Prieto’s head, knocking him down and out.
The elder brother of his is fighter Nelson Linares.
Jorge Linares Net Worth
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jorge Linares is one of the richest Boxer from Venezuela. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jorge Linares 's net worth $1 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was awarded an award of gold in the Venezuelan Juniors National Championship at age 14 years old.
His shocking 2009 defeat by Juan Carlos Salgado was named Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2009.
Linares made the first defense of his world title against former NABF featherweight champion Gamaliel Diaz (22-6-2, 9 KOs) on 15 December 2007 at the Plaza de Toros in Cancun, Mexico. Linares floored Diaz with a counter right hand in round eight, winning the bout via KO. Diaz was also knocked down in round four following a right uppercut. At the time of stoppage, Linares was ahead on two of the judges scorecards 68-64 and 67-65, whilst the third judge had it even at 66-66.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Jorge Linares height 5 ft 8 in Jorge weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jorge Linares Dating?
According to our records, Jorge Linares married to Michelle Linares. As of December 1, 2023, Jorge Linares’s is not dating anyone.
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On 15 June 2016 it was announced on Sky Sports that a deal had been made for Linares to challenge WBA lightweight champion Anthony Crolla (31-4-3, 13 KOs) on 24 September at the Manchester Arena in Manchester. This was the second time Linares fought in the UK and the first time in Manchester. Linares won the WBA lightweight title and claimed the vacant The Ring Magazine and WBC Diamond title after winning the bout via unanimous decision. Two judges scored it close at 115-114 and 115-113. The third judge had it more wide at 117-111, all in favour of Linares. Linares’ unique style, hand speed and power punches seemed to conquer Crolla’s tactics of pressure fighting. Immediately after the fight, Linares offered Crolla a chance of a rematch, “I want to tell all the people thank you very much. We gave Manchester a beautiful fight and we can do it again.”
Facts & Trivia
Jorge Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Venezuela. Jorge Linares celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.
In October 2018, the WBC stated they would likely order Linares to fight Adrien Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) in a final eliminator, as long as they abide by the code of ethics. The fight was put in doubt after it was announced that Broner would fight former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in January 2019.
Top Facts about Jorge Linares
- Jorge Linares is a Venezuelan professional boxer.
- He has won world titles in three weight classes.
- Linares has a record of 47 wins and 5 losses.
- He made his professional debut in 2002 at age 16.
- Linares has fought in Japan, the US, and the UK.
- His nickname is “El Niño de Oro” (The Golden Boy).
- Linares has won multiple awards for his boxing skills.
- He suffered a career-threatening injury in 2011 but recovered.
- Linares is known for his speed and technical ability in the ring.
- He retired from boxing in March 2021 after losing to Devin Haney
¿Quién ganó Jorge Linares hoy?
Jorge Linares cae por decisión unánime ante un Devin Haney que fue expuesto en su defensa del título del CMB.
¿Cuánto gana Jorge Linares?
1999 Medalla de Oro de Venezuela Juniors Campeonato Nacional (14 años) 1999 Medalla de Oro de Venezuela Juniors Venezuela Panamá 2000 Medalla de Plata Campeonato Nacional (15 años) 2001 Medalla de Oro de Venezuela Campeonato Nacional Juvenil (16 años)
¿Dónde nació Jorge Linares el boxeador?
Barinas, Venezuela
¿Cuántas peleas tiene Jorge Linares?
JORGE LINARES : RÉCORD Y BIOGRAFÍA Total de peleas : 52. Récord: 47-0-5 con 29 KO.
¿Quién ganó la pelea entre el niño de oro?
El boxeador venezolano Jorge Linares « Niño de Oro », perdió el combate eliminatorio WBC peso ligero, ante el ruso Zaur Abdullaev, y terminó por ceder un nocaut técnico, pese a su buen combate en la primera mitad de la pelea.