Jesús Silvestre
José Jesús Silvestre is a Mexican professional boxer and the former WBA World Minimumweight Interim Champion. Silvestre is promoted by the former WBA & WBC Champion, Mexican Saúl Álvarez' company Canelo Promotions.Professional career
In February 2012, Jesús beat the title contender Yader Escobar to become the mandatory challenger for the WBA World Minimumweight Championship.WBA Minimumweight Championship
On July 14, 2012 Silvestre won a twelve-round decision over Mexican Edwin Díaz to capture the WBA World Minimumweight Interim Championship, the bout was held at the Auditorio Benito Juárez, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
