Byron Rojas

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Byron Rojas
Born
Byron Hasael Rojas Hernandez

(1990-06-23) 23 June 1990 (age 34)
Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Statistics
Weight(s) Mini flyweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins28
Wins by KO11
Losses4
Draws3
No contests2

Byron Hasael Rojas Hernandez (born 23 June 1990) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who held the WBA minimumweight title in 2016.

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Career

Rojas took up boxing after being bullied in his teenage years. He was first trained by Roger Rivas. He became an amateur national champion before turning professional. [1] Rojas drew three times in his first ten fights, and he also lost two bouts around that time, both by split decision.

Rojas won his first regional title, the Nicaraguan minimumweight title, on 30 November 2013, with a unanimous decision win over Jose Aguilar. Rojas defended his title on 22 August 2015, defeating Byron Castellón in a wide unanimous decision (98-93, 97–93, 97–92). [2] On his next fight, Rojas would go on to face WBA and IBO minimumweight champion Hekkie Budler in Kempton Park. Budler was considered a wide favourite prior to the fight, but Rojas won a close fight marred by headbutts via unanimous decision (115-113, 115–113, 115–113). Only the WBA title was at stake, but Budler was stripped of his IBO title after the loss. [3] The WBA then ordered a match-up between Rojas interim champion Knockout CP Freshmart in April 2016. [4] The fight took place on 29 June in Khon Kaen. The fight was widely considered boring, as Knockout clinched through most of the fight to no warning from the referee. Nevertheless, he won the fight by unanimous decision (115-113, 115–113, 115–113) to unseat Rojas. [5] [6] [7]

After losing the world title, Rojas stringed eight wins together, all of them in Nicaragua, and joined trainer Wilmer Hernández. [8] Rojas was named as the WBA's mandatory challenger, and a rematch between Knockout CP Freshmart and Rojas was signed for 28 November 2018. [9] Knockout won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 117-111 and 116–112. [10]

Professional boxing record

36 fights27 wins4 losses
By knockout110
By decision164
Draws3
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Win27–4–3 (2)Eliezer GazoUD824 Aug 2019Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
35NC26–4–3 (2)Byron CastellonNC2 (8), 1:4828 Jun 2019Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, NicaraguaNC after Castellon cut
34Win26–4–3 (1)Byron CastellonSD823 Feb 2019Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
33Loss25–4–3 (1) Knockout CP Freshmart UD1229 Nov 2018 Chonburi, ThailandFor WBA minimumweight title
32Win25–3–3 (1)Daniel MendozaKO3 (8), 0:5028 Jun 2018Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
31Win24–3–3 (1)Byron CastellonMD615 Dec 2017Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
30Win23–3–3 (1)Omar OrtizUD624 Nov 2017Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
29Win22–3–3 (1)Eddy CastroTKO3 (8), 0:1014 Oct 2017Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
28Win21–3–3 (1)Nelson LunaUD825 Aug 2017Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
27Win20–3–3 (1) Carlos Ortega UD830 Jun 2017Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
26Win19–3–3 (1)Juan Lopez MartinezTKO6 (8)26 May 2017Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua
25Win18–3–3 (1)Omar OrtizUD827 Aug 2016Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
24Loss17–3–3 (1) Knockout CP Freshmart UD1229 Jun 2016City Hall's Ground, Khon Kaen, ThailandLost WBA minimumweight title
23Win17–2–3 (1) Hekkie Budler UD1219 Mar 2016Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon WBA minimumweight title
22Win16–2–3 (1)Byron CastellonUD1022 Aug 2015Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, NicaraguaRetained Nicaraguan minimumweight title
21Win15–2–3 (1)Julio MendozaTKO5 (8), 0:1025 Oct 2014Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
20Win14–2–3 (1)Jose AguilarUD823 Aug 2014Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
19Win13–2–3 (1) Ricardo Perez UD817 May 2014Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
18Win12–2–3 (1)Israel MoralesTKO2 (8), 2:3022 Mar 2014Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
17Win11–2–3 (1)Eduardo MartinezUD108 Feb 2014Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
16Win10–2–3 (1)Jose AguilarUD1030 Nov 2013Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, NicaraguaWon Nicaraguan minimumweight title
15Win9–2–3 (1)Luis RiosUD819 Oct 2013Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
14NC8–2–3 (1)Alcides MartinezNC3 (6), 0:4730 Aug 2013Batallon de Infanteria Mecanizada, Managua, NicaraguaNC after Martinez could not continue from a head injury
13Win8–2–3Omar OrtizTKO3 (6), 2:4427 Jul 2013Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
12Win7–2–3Alexander MartinezTKO4 (4), 2:1923 Mar 2013Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
11Loss6–2–3Roger ColladoSD61 Dec 2012Gimnasio de Nindiri, Masaya, Nicaragua
10Loss6–1–3Luis RiosSD64 Aug 2012Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
9Win6–0–3Roger ColladoTKO4 (6), 0:1018 Feb 2012Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
8Win5–0–3Francisco ElizabethTKO4 (4), 2:1426 Mar 2011Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
7Win4–0–3Johnson TellezUD411 Mar 2011Gimnasio L.A. Promotions, Estelí, Nicaragua
6Draw3–0–3Alcides MartinezSD418 Dec 2010Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
5Draw3–0–2Alcides MartinezSD413 Nov 2010Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
4Win3–0–1Carlos ManzanaresSD430 Oct 2010Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
3Win2–0–1Francisco ElizabethTKO2 (4), 1:4025 Sep 2010Gimnasio Municipal de Chichigalpa, Chinandega, Nicaragua
2Win1–0–1Jose CarvajalKO2 (4), 2:134 Sep 2010Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
1Draw0–0–1Carlos ManzanaresMD414 Aug 2010Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua

References

  1. ↑ "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. ↑ "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com.ni. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Byron Rojas stuns Hekkie Budler, wins decision in South Africa". 19 March 2016.
  4. ↑ George, Clarence (4 April 2016). "WBA Orders Rojas-Freshmart Championship Bout". World Boxing Association . Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Contreras, Robert Aaron (29 June 2016). "Knockout CP Freshmart Beats Byron Rojas in Sloppy Strawweight Unification". Roundbyroundboxing.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  6. ↑ "Byron Rojas perdió el título mínimo ante Knockout CP Freshmart". Tudn.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  7. ↑ "Knockout CP Freshmart Decisions Rojas In A Stinker". BoxingScene.com. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  8. ↑ García, German (5 August 2018). "La transformación de Byron "el Gallito" Rojas". Hoy.com.ni. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  9. ↑ "Knockout Vs Rojas II to take place in November". Asianboxing.info. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  10. ↑ Goyder, James (29 November 2018). "CP Freshmart Wins Ugly Byron Rojas Rematch, Retains WBA Belt". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Jose Aguilar
 Nicaraguan minimumweight champion
30 November 2013 – January 2016
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Julio Mendoza
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA minimumweight champion
19 March 2016 – 29 June 2016		Succeeded by
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