Elio Rojas

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Elio Rojas
Born
Elio Enai Rojas

(1982-09-25) September 25, 1982 (age 42)
San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Other namesThe Kid
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins24
Wins by KO14
Losses3
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing theFlag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2001 Belfast Bantamweight
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 San Salvador Featherweight

Elio Enai Rojas (born September 25, 1982) is a Dominican Republican professional boxer.

Contents

Amateur Highlights

1999- Gold Medal in the Battle of Carabobo and Cheo Aponte Tournament.

Elio Rojas solidified his status as a World Class Boxer in 2000 by winning four Gold Medals in international tournaments.

2001 to 2002:

Professional career

Rojas turned professional in 2004 and scored 19 straight victories to start his career.

On September 13, 2008, Rojas defeated Hector Velasquez in a WBC challenger elimination bout.

On July 14, 2009, Rojas traveled to Japan to fight Takahiro Aho, [1] the WBC featherweight champion. Rojas won the WBC Featherweight Title with a unanimous decision.

Rojas signed to unify the featherweight title in 2010 only to injure his hand prior to the fight.

Rojas faced Mexican boxer Jhonny Gonzales, to regain the WBC Featherweight title but lost via unanimous decision. [2]

Professional boxing record

27 fights24 wins3 losses
By knockout141
By decision102
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Loss24-3 Flag of the United States.svg Mikey Garcia TKO5 (10) 30 Jul 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, Brooklyn
26Win24-2 Flag of Nigeria.svg Robert OsiobeUD8 (8)2014-08-13 Flag of the United States.svg BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York
25Loss23-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jhonny González UD12 (12)2012-04-28 Flag of Mexico.svg Grand Oasis Arena, CancunFor WBC Featherweight title
24Win23-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo Gómez TKO8 (10)2011-09-16 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Polideportivo, San Francisco de Macoris
23Win22-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Guty Espadas Jr. UD12 (12)2010-02-20 Flag of Mexico.svg Polyforum Zam Ná, MeridaRetained WBC Featherweight title
22Win21-1 Flag of Japan.svg Takahiro Ao UD12 (12)2009-07-14 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, BunkyōWon WBC Featherweight title
21Win20-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Héctor Velázquez UD12 (12)2008-09-13 Flag of the United States.svg Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi
20Loss19–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Gamaliel Díaz SD10 (10)2007-07-13 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Centenario, Gomez Palacio
19Win19–0 Flag of the United States.svg Johnnie EdwardsUD10 (10)2007-03-02 Flag of the United States.svg Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Belterra
18Win18–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Luis BolanoUD8 (8) 2006-11-04 Flag of the United States.svg Chase Field, Phoenix
17Win17–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Luis Antonio GuzmanKO3 (8)2006-09-24 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Club Paraíso, Santo Domingo
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie MartinezKO2 (8)2006-05-06 Flag of the United States.svg DCU Center, Worcester
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Priest SmallsTKO1 (8) 2006-01-07 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marty RobbinsUD4 (4)2005-09-03 Flag of the United States.svg Gund Arena, Cleveland
13Win13–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dionisio RodriguezTKO2 (8)2005-06-18 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Santiago de los Caballeros
12Win12–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Anthony MartinezUD6 (6) 2005-04-30 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York
11Win11-0 Flag of the United States.svg Angelo Luis TorresUD6 (6)2005-04-02 Flag of the United States.svg DCU Center, Worcester
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Yamin MohammadTKO3 (4) Feb 5, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Savvis Center, Saint Louis
9Win9–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Elvis Luciano MartinezTKO2 (6)2004-12-17 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Palacio de los Deportes, Santiago de los Caballeros
8Win8–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Francisco MelendezTKO3 (6)2004-12-11 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg San Pedro de Macoris
7Win7–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Cristian MartinezKO1 (6)2004-11-20 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Coliseo Pepe Mayen, San Pedro de Macoris
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Corey GoodwinTKO2 (6) 2004-10-02 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York
5Win5–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Julio JerezKO2 (6)2004-08-22 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Club de Villa Consuelo, Santo Domingo
4Win4–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Felipe JorgeTKO3 (6)2004-07-16 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo
3Win3–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Ivan CorderoTKO1 (4)2004-05-14 Flag of the United States.svg Orion Palace, Brooklyn
2Win2–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Luis Antonio LopezUD4 (4)2004-05-07 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Wilson RamosTKO1 (4)2004-03-19 Flag of the United States.svg Olympic Theater, New York

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Rojas wins by unanimous decision". ESPN. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  2. ↑ "Jhonny Gonzalez bests Elio Rojas in Cancun, Salgado decisions Honorio". The Boxing tribune. 29 April 2012. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC Featherweight champion
July 14, 2009 – September 27, 2010
Status changed		Vacant
Title next held by
Hozumi Hasegawa
Honorary boxing titles
New title WBC Featherweight champion
Champion in recess
September 27, 2010 – April 28, 2012
Failed to regain title		Vacant
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