Jenifel Vicente
Name: Yenifel Vicente
Alias: The Lightning
Birth Name: Yenifel Estevan Vicente
Hometown: Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain
Birthplace: Azua, Dominican Republic
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 165cm
Reach: 168cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Yenifel Vicente (born June 26, 1986) is a Dominican professional boxer from Azua, Dominican Republic. Known by the nickname "The Lightning," Vicente has competed primarily in the super bantamweight and featherweight divisions during a professional career that began in 2006.
Vicente is a former Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) World Super Bantamweight Champion and has also held several regional championships, including the WBA Fedelatin, WBC FECARBOX and WBO Latino super bantamweight titles, as well as the Dominican Republic super bantamweight championship.
Professional Career
Vicente made his professional debut in 2006 and established himself on the Dominican boxing scene while campaigning primarily in the lighter weight divisions.
On June 29, 2009, Vicente captured the vacant Dominican Republic Super Bantamweight title.
He continued his rise on November 29, 2010, when he won the vacant WBA Fedelatin Super Bantamweight Championship. In March 2011, Vicente added the vacant WBC FECARBOX Super Bantamweight Championship to his résumé.
Vicente later moved into higher-profile international competition, appearing in bouts throughout the Dominican Republic, United States, Puerto Rico, Panama, Colombia, Mexico and Spain.
Knockout of the Year
One of the defining moments of Vicente's career occurred on December 8, 2015, when he faced undefeated Dominican boxer Juan Dominguez at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey.
Dominguez entered the contest with a 19-0 record.
Vicente applied pressure during the opening rounds before ending the fight only 20 seconds into the third round with a powerful overhand right. Dominguez was knocked down and referee Earl Brown immediately stopped the contest.
The dramatic finish received widespread attention throughout the boxing world and was selected as Premier Boxing Champions' 2015 Knockout of the Year.
The victory became one of the most recognizable performances of Vicente's professional career.
UBF World Championship
On December 22, 2017, Vicente fought for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) World Super Bantamweight Championship at the Los Prados Social Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Vicente captured the championship, adding a world-level UBF title to his collection of Dominican and regional championships.
The victory made Vicente part of the championship history of the Universal Boxing Federation in the super bantamweight division.
WBO Latino Championship
Vicente continued competing internationally following his UBF championship victory.
On October 31, 2018, he captured the WBO Latino Super Bantamweight Championship in Panama City, Panama.
He later regained the vacant WBO Latino Super Bantamweight title on October 26, 2019, defeating Rodolfo Hernandez Montoya by knockout in the fourth round in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.
Notable Opponents
Throughout his professional career, Vicente has competed against several nationally and internationally recognized fighters.
His notable opponents include:
- Jessie Magdaleno
- Tramaine Williams
- Eric Hunter
- Chris Avalos
- Juan Dominguez
- Rodolfo Hernandez Montoya
Vicente challenged Tramaine Williams on July 27, 2019, for the vacant USBA and NABO Super Bantamweight championships at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Williams won the ten-round bout by unanimous decision.
On June 11, 2020, Vicente faced former WBO World Super Bantamweight Champion Jessie Magdaleno at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Championships and Accomplishments
Universal Boxing Federation
- UBF World Super Bantamweight Champion
World Boxing Association
- WBA Fedelatin Super Bantamweight Champion
World Boxing Council
- WBC FECARBOX Super Bantamweight Champion
World Boxing Organization
- WBO Latino Super Bantamweight Champion
Dominican Republic
- Dominican Republic Super Bantamweight Champion
Premier Boxing Champions
- 2015 Knockout of the Year — KO 3 Juan Dominguez
Boxing Style
Vicente is an orthodox boxer known for an aggressive, pressure-oriented approach and punching power. His overhand right has been one of his most dangerous weapons, most notably demonstrated in his knockout victory over Juan Dominguez.
Over the course of his career, Vicente has competed at both super bantamweight and featherweight and has accumulated extensive experience against opposition in several countries.
Personal Information
Name: Yenifel Vicente
Nickname: "The Lightning"
Nationality: Dominican Republic
Birthplace: Azua, Dominican Republic
Born: June 26, 1986
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Debut: 2006
Divisions: Super Bantamweight / Featherweight
See Also
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