Jason Sosa (born March 10, 1988) is an American former professional boxer of Puerto Rican descent, who held the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title from 2016 to 2017.[1]
Jason Sosa | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1988 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | El Canito |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 4 |
Professional boxing career
editSosa made his professional debut in November 2009 defeating Jonathan Ocasio by knockout in the three round in Philadelphia, USA.[1]
Sosa vs. Fortuna
editHe won the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title in June 2016 with an eleven-round win over Javier Fortuna in Beijing.[1][2]
Sosa vs. Smith
editHe had his first WBA (Regular) title defense on November 12, 2016, Against Stephen Smith. Sosa won the fight convincingly, winning on all three scorecards, 117–110, 116-112 and 116–111.[3]
Sosa vs. Lomachenko
editIn his next bout, Sosa fought WBO super featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko. Lomachenko dominated Sosa over nine rounds and Sosa retired in his corner after the end of the ninth round.[4]
Professional boxing record
edit| 31 fights | 23 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 3 |
| By decision | 7 | 1 |
| Draws | 4 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Loss | 23–4–4 | Miguel Berchelt | KO | 4 (12), 2:56 | Nov 2, 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | For WBC super featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 23–3–4 | Haskell Rhodes | TKO | 7 (10), 0:07 | Aug 10, 2019 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 22–3–4 | Moises Delgadillo | UD | 10 | Jan 18, 2019 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 21–3–4 | Reynaldo Blanco | UD | 8 | Aug 18, 2018 | Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, U.S. | |
| 27 | Loss | 20–3–4 | Yuriorkis Gamboa | MD | 10 | Nov 25, 2017 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 26 | Loss | 20–2–4 | Vasiliy Lomachenko | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | Apr 8, 2017 | MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. | For WBO super featherweight title |
| 25 | Win | 20–1–4 | Stephen Smith | UD | 12 | Nov 12, 2016 | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco | Retained WBA (Regular) super featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 19–1–4 | Javier Fortuna | TKO | 11 (12), 0:45 | Jun 24, 2016 | Capital Gym, Beijing, China | Won WBA (Regular) super featherweight title |
| 23 | Draw | 18–1–4 | Nicholas Walters | MD | 10 | Dec 19, 2015 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 18–1–3 | Jorge Pazos | KO | 6 (8), 0:32 | Oct 2, 2015 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 17–1–3 | Jerry Belmontes | KO | 1 (8), 2:39 | Aug 15, 2015 | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 20 | Win | 16–1–3 | Santiago Bustos | TKO | 5 (8), 2:27 | Jun 13, 2015 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 15–1–3 | Herbert Quartey | TKO | 1 (6), 2:23 | Apr 25, 2015 | Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | |
| 18 | Win | 14–1–3 | Bergman Aguilar | TKO | 4 (8), 1:54 | Mar 6, 2015 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 13–1–3 | Juan G Cruz | TKO | 2 (6), 2:41 | Oct 18, 2014 | Coliseo Cosme Beitiá Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico | |
| 16 | Win | 12–1–3 | Michael Brooks | KO | 9 (10), 2:27 | Apr 12, 2014 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 11–1–3 | Bryne Green | KO | 4 (6), 2:36 | Nov 16, 2013 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 10–1–3 | Tyrone Luckey | KO | 2 (8), 2:58 | Sep 26, 2013 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 9–1–3 | Georgi Kevlishvili | KO | 4 (8), 2:21 | Jun 1, 2013 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 8–1–3 | Joseph Perez | TKO | 4 (6), 2:10 | Jan 19, 2013 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 7–1–3 | Isaac Suarez | TKO | 2 (6), 2:10 | Dec 8, 2012 | McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 6–1–3 | Clinton B. Douglas | TKO | 3 (6), 1:17 | Oct 12, 2012 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 5–1–3 | Esteban Rodriguez | MD | 4 | Sep 21, 2012 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 8 | Draw | 4–1–3 | Angel Luis Ocasio | MD | 8 | Apr 20, 2012 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 7 | Draw | 4–1–2 | Angel Luis Ocasio | MD | 6 | Jan 13, 2012 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 4–1–1 | Anthony Allen | UD | 4 | Oct 28, 2011 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 5 | Loss | 3–1–1 | Tre'Sean Wiggins | TKO | 1 (4), 2:02 | Sep 25, 2010 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Clinton B. Douglas | UD | 4 | Jul 9, 2010 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 3 | Draw | 2–0–1 | Jose Ortiz | SD | 4 | May 7, 2010 | South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ramon Ellis | UD | 4 | Mar 26, 2010 | Hamilton Manor, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jonathan Ocasio | TKO | 3 (4), 1:13 | Nov 20, 2009 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Professional debut |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Jason Sosa". boxrec.com.
- ^ Jowett, Jeff (2016). "SecondsOut Breakout Fighter of the Year: Jason Sosa". SecondsOut.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Sosa vs Smith - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Lomachenko easily handles Sosa to defend belt". ESPN.com. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Jason Sosa from BoxRec (registration required)
- Jason Sosa - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
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