Pedro Decima

Pedro Rubén Décima is a former professional boxer from Argentina who fought in the super-bantamweight division. Born on March 10, 1964, in Benjamín Aráoz, Tucuman, Décima embarked on a boxing career that would see him rise to the top of his class, capturing a world title and engaging in several memorable bouts before retiring in Buenos Aires, where he resides in Del Viso.

Décima made his professional debut on November 17, 1984, at the Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, where he faced Diego Humberto Ferrero. He made a statement in his first outing, securing a victory by technical knockout in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round fight.

The pinnacle of Décima's boxing career came during the late 1980s and early 1990s when he reached the world stage. His most notable fight occurred on November 5, 1990, against Paul Banke at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. This bout was for the WBC World Super Bantamweight Title, which Banke was defending for the second time. Décima captured the title with a dramatic performance that saw Banke floored three times in the third round and stopped in the fourth round.

Décima fought from an orthodox stance, utilizing a straightforward, aggressive approach that relied heavily on his power, strength, and ability to absorb punishment. His style was fan-friendly, and  Décima was popular, especially with Argentine boxing fans.

After a career filled with highs and lows, Décima's final professional outing came on October 23, 1993, against Almir Fernandes de Oliveira in Buenos Aires. He ended his career on a high note, winning by technical knockout in the fifth round of a scheduled ten-round fight. This victory was emblematic of his career—demonstrating his knockout power and aggressive fighting style one last time before hanging up his gloves.

Pedro Décima's professional record ended at 36 bouts (21 Ko's), and 4 losses.