Born in Caracas, Venezuela on February 2, 1986. Had an outstanding career in amateur boxing and was part of his conutry’s national team. He won the silver medal in the World Championship in Chicago 2007 and fought in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Debuted in professional boxing in 2010 with Golden Boy Promotions. With an 8-0 record, he decided to retire and concentrate on his university studies. Reappeared in 2015, he fought twice before disputing the WBA FEDECARIBE vacant in June of that year against mexican Alvaro Robles, whom he beat by decision. He also won the vacant of the WBC 154 lbs. On October 10, 2015 he won by unanimous decision before Ucranian Sergey Khomisky, winning the Interim Middleweight Title. Crowned Interim Champion after defeating Russian Sergey Khomitzky.