Jesús Rojas (Puerto Rican boxer)

Jesus Manuel Rojas Diaz (born December 26, 1986 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican boxer who is the former WBA (Regular) featherweight champion.

Not to be confused with Jesús Rojas (Venezuelan boxer).
Jesus Rojas
Statistics
Real nameJesus Manuel Rojas Diaz
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
NationalityPuerto Rican
Born (1986-12-26) December 26, 1986
Caguas, Puerto Rico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins27
Wins by KO20
Losses3
Draws2
No contests1

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 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] Diaz however, came into the fight overweight, missing the required weight limit by 0.6 pounds. According to WBA rules, this meant that Rojas gets to keep his title regardless of the outcome of the fight. Diaz would end up handing Rojas his first defeat in 10 years, by a 12-round unanimous decision.[4]

In a fight deemed an early "fight of the year" candidate, Rojas was defending his WBA title against Chinese star and WBA #2 at featherweight Can Xu.[5] Xu edged out Rojas in a highly controversial unanimous decision. The official scorecards, 118-110, 117-111, and 116-112 were in wide favor of Xu, even though the punch output from Rojas suggested that the fight was much closer than that.[6]

Professional boxing record
33 fights 27 wins 3 losses
By knockout 20 0
By decision 7 3
Draws 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
33 Win 27–3–2 (1) Mexico Luis Castillo Leal TKO 4 (10) 05–18–2019 Puerto Rico Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas
32 Loss 26–3–2 (1) China Xu Can UD 12 (12) 01–26–2019 United States Toyota Center, Houston Lost WBA (Regular) featherweight title
31 Loss 26–2–2 (1) United States Joseph Diaz UD 12 (12) 11–08–2018 United States Avalon Hollywood, Los Angeles
30 Win 26–1–2 (1) Dominican Republic Claudio Marrero KO 7 (12) 15–09–2017 United States MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom, Las Vegas Won WBA interim featherweight title
29 Win 25–1–2 (1) United States Abraham Lopez TKO 8 (10) 05–05–2017 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas Won NABA featherweight title
28 Win 24–1–2 (1) Mexico Jesus A Valdez TKO 5 (10) 17–09–2016 Puerto Rico Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas Won vacant WBA Fedecaribe featherweight title
27 Win 23–1–2 (1) United States Kiun Evans KO 1 (10) 19–03–2016 Puerto Rico Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo
26 Draw 22–1–2 (1) Mexico Jorge Lara TD 6 (10) 08–09–2015 United States Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles
25 Win 22–1–1 (1) Puerto Rico Braulio Santos UD 8 (8) 16–05–2015 Puerto Rico Coliseo Pedrin Zorilla, San Juan
24 Win 21–1–1 (1) Mexico Jose Angel Beranza UD 10 (10) 30–08–2014 Puerto Rico Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce
23 Win 20–1–1 (1) Dominican Republic Juan Carlos Pena TKO 6 (9) 28–06–2014 Dominican Republic Sheraton Hotel, Santo Domingo Won WBA Fedecentro super-bantamweight title
22 Win 19–1–1 (1) Mexico Juan Jose Beltran KO 1 (6) 22–03–2014 Puerto Rico Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce
21 NC 18–1–1 (1) Mexico Jorge Arce NC 2 (10) 09–06–2012 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
20 Draw 18–1–1 Mexico Jose Luis Araiza MD 8 (8) 07–01–2012 United States Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood
19 Win 18–1 Dominican Republic Miguelo Tavarez TKO 2 (6) 06–08–2011 Dominican Republic Parque del Este, Santo Domingo
18 Win 17–1 United States Isaac Hidalgo UD 6 (6) 12–03–2011 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
17 Win 16–1 Colombia Reynaldo Lopez SD 6 (6) 05–11–2010 Puerto Rico Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Catano
16 Win 15–1 Puerto Rico Luis Angel Paneto KO 1 (6) 28–08–2010 Puerto Rico Coliseo Ruben Viera, Las Piedras
15 Win 14–1 The Bahamas Richard Pitt KO 2 (6) 04–06–2010 Puerto Rico Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos
14 Loss 13–1 Mexico Jose Angel Beranza UD 8 (8) 06–12–2008 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
13 Win 13–0 Ghana Anyetei Laryea UD 8 (8) 26–07–2008 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
12 Win 12–0 Ghana Alex Baba TKO 6 (8) 28–06–2008 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
11 Win 11–0 Colombia Andres Ledesma TKO 4 (8) 04–12–2008 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
10 Win 10–0 Puerto Rico Carlos Diaz TKO 6 (6) 10–11–2007 United States Madison Square Garden, New York
9 Win 9–0 United States Baladan Trevizo TKO 4 (6) 25–08–2007 Puerto Rico Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon
8 Win 8–0 United States Torrence Daniels UD 6 (6) 09–06–2007 United States Madison Square Garden, New York
7 Win 7–0 Barbados Ricardo Blackman KO 1 (6) 11–05–2007 Puerto Rico Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas
6 Win 6–0 Mexico Enrique Quevedo UD 6 (6) 03–03–2007 Puerto Rico Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan
5 Win 5–0 Puerto Rico Ubaldo Olivencia TKO 2 (4) 02–12–2006 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
4 Win 4–0 Puerto Rico Arturo Colon KO 1 (4) 30–09–2006 Puerto Rico Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas
3 Win 3–0 Puerto Rico Jose Gonzalez TKO 2 (4) 04–08–2006 Puerto Rico Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla, Hato Rey
2 Win 2–0 Puerto Rico Jose Gonzalez TKO 2 (4) 29–04–2006 Puerto Rico Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo
1 Win 1–0 Puerto Rico Christopher Sanchez TKO 1 (4) 04–03–2006 Puerto Rico Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon Professional debut

See also

References
  1. "Jesus Rojas KOs Claudio Marrero, claims interim featherweight belt". ESPN. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  2. "Jesús Rojas received his WBA champion belt". WBA boxing. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  3. "Joseph Diaz vs. Jesus Rojas is Now Set For WBA 'Regular' Title". Boxingscene. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  4. "Joseph Diaz Wins Tough Decision Over Jesus Rojas". BoxingScene.com. 11 August 2018. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  5. "Rojas vs Xu - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  6. "Jesus Rojas Disappointed In Scoring, Calls For Xu Can Rematch". BoxingScene.com. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
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