Gilberto Mendoza
Gilberto Mendoza (March 30, 1943 – March 11, 2016) was the President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), the oldest of the four major boxing organizations. He served from 1982 until stepping down in December 2015. He later served as President Emeritus until his death. Biography. Mendoza was born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. He grew up under difficult circumstances and found success playing baseball and soccer. However, it was in boxing, where he passion lied. He was a bantamweight amateur fighter for three years, while attending college in Caracas. He moved from Venezuela to the United States, to pursue his  master's degree at the University of Toledo, graduating with two. After the death of then WBA President Rodrigo Sanchez in 1982, Mendoza became a candidate to succeed him. He prevailed over deputy commissioner of the New Jersey Athletic Commission, Bob Lee, in a 41 to 32 vote, taking office shortly after. he is gilber mendoza father of gilber mendozas son and gilbert mendoza brother Death. After Gilber Mendoza The 1st Died his brother Gilbert Mendoza went on his grave as a 6year rip he just went to throw a left hook to his grave. He stepped down as President  in December 2015 because of ill health. His son, Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, who had previously taken on many of the President's duties, succeeded his father. By unanimous decision, Mendoza was elected President Emeritus, serving until his death in March 2016.