Jesús Rojas (Puerto Rican boxer)
- Not to be confused with, Jesús Rojas (Venezuelan boxer)
Jesus Rojas | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Jesus Manuel Rojas Diaz |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Born |
Caguas, Puerto Rico | December 26, 1986
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 31 |
Wins | 26 |
Wins by KO | 19 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
No contests | 1 |
Jesus Manuel Rojas Diaz (born December 26, 1986 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican boxer who is the current WBA (Regular) featherweight champion.
Professional career
After turning professional in 2006 Rojas amassed a record of 25-1-2-1 in 11 years before challenging and beating Dominican Claudio Marrero for the interim WBA featherweight title.[1][2] In July of 2018 the World Boxing Association announced that Rojas has been upgraded to 'Regular champion' and that he will be making his first defense against Mexican American boxer Joseph Diaz.[3]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
31 fights | 26 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 19 | 0 |
By decision | 7 | 2 |
Draws | 2 | |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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31 | Loss | 26–2–2 (1) | UD | 12 | 11–08–2018 | |||
30 | Win | 26–1–2 (1) | KO | 7 (12) | 15–09–2017 | Won interim WBA featherweight title | ||
29 | Win | 25–1–2 (1) | TKO | 8 (10) | 05–05–2017 | |||
28 | Win | 24–1–2 (1) | TKO | 5 (10) | 17–09–2016 | |||
27 | Win | 23–1–2 (1) | KO | 1 (10) | 19–03–2016 | |||
26 | Draw | 22–1–2 (1) | TD | 6 (10) | 08–09–2015 | |||
25 | Win | 22–1–1 (1) | UD | 8 (8) | 16–05–2015 | |||
24 | Win | 21–1–1 (1) | UD | 10 (10) | 30–08–2014 | |||
23 | Win | 20–1–1 (1) | TKO | 6 (9) | 28–06–2014 | |||
22 | Win | 19–1–1 (1) | KO | 1 (6) | 22–03–2014 | |||
21 | NC | 18–1–1 (1) | NC | 2 (10) | 09–06–2012 | |||
20 | Draw | 18–1–1 | MD | 8 (8) | 07–01–2012 | |||
19 | Win | 18–1 | TKO | 2 (6) | 06–08–2011 | |||
18 | Win | 17–1 | UD | 6 (6) | 12–03–2011 | |||
17 | Win | 16–1 | SD | 6 (6) | 05–11–2010 | |||
16 | Win | 15–1 | KO | 1 (6) | 28–08–2010 | |||
15 | Win | 14–1 | KO | 2 (6) | 04–06–2010 | |||
14 | Loss | 13–1 | UD | 8 (8) | 06–12–2008 | |||
13 | Win | 13–0 | UD | 8 (8) | 26–07–2008 | |||
12 | Win | 12–0 | TKO | 6 (8) | 28–06–2008 | |||
11 | Win | 11–0 | TKO | 4 (8) | 04–12–2008 | |||
10 | Win | 10–0 | TKO | 6 (6) | 10–11–2007 | |||
9 | Win | 9–0 | TKO | 4 (6) | 25–08–2007 | |||
8 | Win | 8–0 | UD | 6 (6) | 09–06–2007 | |||
7 | Win | 7–0 | KO | 1 (6) | 11–05–2007 | |||
6 | Win | 6–0 | UD | 6 (6) | 03–03–2007 | |||
5 | Win | 5–0 | TKO | 2 (4) | 02–12–2006 | |||
4 | Win | 4–0 | KO | 1 (4) | 30–09–2006 | |||
3 | Win | 3–0 | TKO | 2 (4) | 04–08–2006 | |||
2 | Win | 2–0 | TKO | 2 (4) | 29–04–2006 | |||
1 | Win | 1–0 | TKO | 1 (4) | 04–03–2006 | Professional debut |
See also
References
- ↑ "Jesus Rojas KOs Claudio Marrero, claims interim featherweight belt". ESPN. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ↑ "Jesús Rojas received his WBA champion belt". WBA boxing. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ↑ "Joseph Diaz vs. Jesus Rojas is Now Set For WBA 'Regular' Title". Boxingscene. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
External links
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Claudio Marrero |
WBA featherweight champion Interim Title September 15, 2017 – July 4, 2018 Promoted |
Vacant Title next held by Jhack Tepora |
Vacant Title last held by Abner Mares |
WBA featherweight champion Regular Title July 4, 2018 – present |
Incumbent |
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