Humberto Soto

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Humberto Soto
Born
Armando Humberto Soto Ochoa

(1980-05-11) May 11, 1980 (age 43)
NationalityMexican
Other names
  • La Zorrita
  • The Crafty Little Fox
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm) [1]
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights82
Wins69
Wins by KO37
Losses10
Draws2
No contests1

Armando Humberto Soto Ochoa (born May 11, 1980), best known as Humberto Soto, is a Mexican professional boxer. A veteran of the sport for over 20 years, he is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC super featherweight title from 2008 to 2009, and the WBC lightweight title from 2010 to 2011. He also held the WBC interim featherweight title from 2005 to 2006.

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Professional career

Soto made his pro debut at the age of 17 and accumulated a record of 36-5-2, which included a 14 fight undefeated streak, before challenging for his first major title.

Featherweight

On August 20, 2005, Soto won the interim WBC Featherweight title by beating Rocky Juarez, in a fight which he accepted on two weeks notice.

On January 17, 2006, Soto defended his interim title by knocking out Oscar León in the 9th round. He vacated his interim featherweight title and defeated Ivan Valle in a WBC Super Featherweight title eliminator bout.

On January 22, 2007, Soto defeated Humberto Toledo (30-2-2) by third-round knockout. In his next bout, he defeated Bobby Pacquiao by seventh-round knockout.

On November 17, 2007, Soto fought reigning WBO Super Featherweight champion Joan Guzmán but lost the bout by unanimous decision.

Soto vs. Guzman

On November 17, 2007, Humberto Soto fought WBO Junior-Welterweight champion Joan Guzman. The Dominican champion dominated the fight based on his speed of hands, reflexes, and superior boxing skills, effectively counter punching the relentless attack of Soto, who showcased tremendous strength, courage and determination. Guzman won the bout by Unanimous Decision.

Super Featherweight

Soto vs. Lorenzo

On June 28, 2008, Soto faced off against Francisco Lorenzo (33-4, 14 KOs) for the vacant interim WBC Super Featherweight title. Soto knocked Lorenzo down twice in the fourth round with a barrage of punches. However, after lengthy consultations with officials at ringside, referee Joe Cortez disqualified Soto for hitting Lorenzo after he was down in what appeared to be a grazing punch. Cortez's decision was widely criticized and the WBC refused to award Lorenzo the title.

WBC president José Sulaimán condemned the decision as a "gross injustice" and one of the biggest he has seen in a long time. Sulaiman also announced that the WBC board of governors will vote on whether to declare the fight a no contest or to declare Soto the winner by knockout. [2] [3] [4] Lorenzo, therefore, was not presented the green WBC belt as its champion, since it, though, opted to ignore the official verdict, and declared the title vacant. Sulaiman stated he wasn’t seeking to overrule the decision, but: "While we respect the authority of the (Nevada commission) for a decision of the fight, we are the only ones to have the authority to decide on the decision relating to the WBC world title." [5]

On October 11, 2008, Soto defeated Gamaliel Díaz to win the interim WBC Super Featherweight title by technical knock out. Soto knocked Diaz down in the first round and dominated him throughout the bout. Diaz was docked two points for excessive holding and his corner refused to send him out for the eleventh round.

On December 20, 2008, Soto captured the vacant WBC Super Featherweight Championship with a 12-round unanimous decision over Francisco Lorenzo in a rematch of their controversial bout. Lorenzo was repeatedly warned for low-blows and headbutting throughout the bout. Lorenzo was docked one point in the 7th round for headbutting and another in the 8th for excessive holding. The final scores were 117-109 from two of the judges and 118-108 on the other card in favor of Soto. [6]

In 2009, Soto successfully defended his WBC Super Featherweight title 3 times. On December 12, 2009, Soto moved up to the lightweight division and defeated former two-time champion Jesús Chávez by a 10-round unanimous decision.

Lightweight

On March 13, 2010, Soto claimed the WBC Lightweight Championship by defeating David Diaz. Soto dropped Diaz in the opening and final rounds en route to a unanimous decision victory. [7]

On May 15, 2010, Soto made his first title defense against Ricardo Dominguez. Soto won the fight with a 12-round unanimous decision with the judges scoring the fight, 118-110 on two of the scorecards and 117-112 on the other one for Soto. [8]

Soto and Urbano Antillon staged a stirring world lightweight title bout at the Honda Center. Soto, relying on his ability to strike the challenger with barrages, made his third successful title defense by outlasting Maywood's Antillon in a close unanimous decision, December 4, 2010. [9]

Super Lightweight

In July 2011 Soto relinquished his WBC Lightweight Title in anticipation of competing in the junior welterweight division. [10]

A bout between hard-hitting Argentinian junior welterweight and Soto has been confirmed for late April. Soto is riding a 14-bout winning streak that includes six knockouts. [11]

Soto vs. Sollano

On June 23, 2012 Humberto Soto faced hard-hitting junior welterweight Lucas Matthysse. dropped Soto in the fifth round. Soto's corner stopped the bout between the rounds.

Professional boxing record

82 fights69 wins10 losses
By knockout373
By decision326
By disqualification01
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
82Loss69–10–2 (1) Jessie Vargas TKO6 (10), 1:48Apr 26, 2019 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
81Win69–9–2 (1) Brandon Ríos UD12Feb 23, 2019 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
80Win68–9–2 (1)Edgar PuertaUD10Aug 3, 2018Plaza Pueblo Antiguo, Ensenada, Mexico
79Win67–9–2 (1)Joel JuarezTKO2 (10), 2:35May 26, 2018Rosarito Beach, Mexico
78Win66–9–2 (1)Daniel RuizTKO2 (10), 2:08Oct 1, 2016Gimnasio Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, Mexico
77Loss65–9–2 (1) Antonio Orozco UD10Oct 3, 2015 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
76Win65–8–2 (1) John Molina Jr. UD10 Sep 13, 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO light welterweight title
75Win64–8–2 (1)Wilfrido BuelvasUD12Jun 14, 2014Explanada Municipal, Tlalnepantla de Baz, MexicoRetained WBC Silver International light welterweight title
74Win63–8–2 (1)Juan Carlos AbreuUD10Mar 22, 2014Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
73Win62–8–2 (1) Mahonri Montes UD12Sep 28, 2013Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC Silver International light welterweight title
72Win61–8–2 (1)Hiroshi NakamoriTKO9 (12), 2:29Jun 8, 2013Monumental Villa Charra "Carlos Bowser González", Tijuana, MexicoRetained WBC Silver International light welterweight title
71Win60–8–2 (1) Silverio Ortiz UD12Feb 9, 2013Arena ITSON, Ciudad Obregón, MexicoRetained WBF (Federation) welterweight title;
Won vacant WBC Silver International light welterweight title
70Win59–8–2 (1)Jose LopezUD12Nov 10, 2012 Estadio Morelos, Morelia, MexicoWon WBF (Federation) welterweight title
69Loss58–8–2 (1) Lucas Matthysse RTD5 (10), 3:00Jun 23, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
68Win58–7–2 (1)Claudinei LacerdaUD10Apr 7, 2012Grand Oasis, Cancún, Mexico
67Win57–7–2 (1) Adailton de Jesus KO4 (10), 0:26Nov 26, 2011Campo Futbol Colosio, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
66Win56–7–2 (1) José Alfaro TKO2 (10), 1:00Sep 3, 2011Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
65Win55–7–2 (1)Motoki SasakiTD11 (12), 1:18Jun 25, 2011Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, Cozumel, MexicoRetained WBC lightweight title;
Unanimous TD after Soto could not continue from a slip
64Win54–7–2 (1) Fidel Muñoz UD10Mar 5, 2011Palenque de Feria, Tepic, Mexico
63Win53–7–2 (1) Urbano Antillón UD12Dec 4, 2010 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Retained WBC lightweight title
62Win52–7–2 (1) Fidel Muñoz UD12Sep 18, 2010 Estadio Banorte, Culiacán, MexicoRetained WBC lightweight title
61Win51–7–2 (1) Ricardo Domínguez UD12May 15, 2010 Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC lightweight title
60Win50–7–2 (1) David Díaz UD12 Mar 13, 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBC lightweight title
59Win49–7–2 (1) Jesús Chávez UD10Dec 19, 2009 Arena ITSON, Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
58Win48–7–2 (1) Aristides Pérez TKO2 (12), 1:21Sep 15, 2009Plaza de Toros, Cancún, MexicoRetained WBC super featherweight title
57Win47–7–2 (1) Benoit Gaudet TKO9 (12), 2:25 May 2, 2009 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC super featherweight title
56Win46–7–2 (1) Antonio Davis TKO4 (12), 2:38Mar 28, 2009 Bullring by the Sea, Tijuana, MexicoRetained WBC super featherweight title
55Win45–7–2 (1) Francisco Lorenzo UD12Dec 20, 2008Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, Cozumel, MexicoWon vacant WBC super featherweight title
54Win44–7–2 (1) Gamaliel Díaz RTD11 (12), 0:10Oct 11, 2008 Coliseo Centenario, Torreón, MexicoWon vacant WBC interim super featherweight title
53Loss43–7–2 (1) Francisco Lorenzo DQ4 (12), 2:43 Jun 28, 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC interim super featherweight title;
Soto disqualified for hitting Lorenzo after a knockdown
52Win43–6–2 (1) Carlos Urias TKO5 (10)Mar 14, 2008Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
51Loss42–6–2 (1) Joan Guzmán UD12Nov 17, 2007 Borgata, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBO super featherweight title
50Win42–5–2 (1) Ismael González TKO3 (10), 0:25Sep 14, 2007Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
49Win41–5–2 (1) Bobby Pacquiao KO7 (10), 1:48Jun 9, 2007 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48Win40–5–2 (1) Humberto Toledo TKO3 (12), 1:50Feb 22, 2007 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
47Win39–5–2 (1) Ivan Valle TKO4 (12), 0:48 Aug 12, 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
46Win38–5–2 (1) Oscar León TKO9 (12)Feb 17, 2006 Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC interim super featherweight title
45Win37–5–2 (1)Ulises DuarteKO1 (10), 2:20Oct 13, 2005Hotel Villa Cahita, Los Mochis, Mexico
44Win36–5–2 (1) Rocky Juarez UD12Aug 20, 2005Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Won WBC interim featherweight title
43Win35–5–2 (1) Ismael González TKO10 (10), 1:23Dec 10, 2004El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
42NC34–5–2 (1) Jorge Solís NC3 (10), 3:00Sep 17, 2004The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.NC after Solís was cut from an accidental head clash
41Win34–5–2Gerardo ZayasTKO6 (10), 1:41Jul 12, 2004Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
40Win33–5–2 Wilson Alcorro TKO6 (10), 1:23May 28, 2004 Congress Theater, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39Win32–5–2Manny RiveroKO1 (10)Apr 30, 2004Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
38Win31–5–2Oscar GalindoTKO3 (10)Feb 16, 2004Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
37Win30–5–2James BakerUD10Dec 12, 2003 Edgewater Hotel and Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
36Win29–5–2 Luís Fuente UD10Sep 12, 2003The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win28–5–2Hector MancinaUD10Aug 15, 2003Los Mochis, Mexico
34Win27–5–2Armando CordobaUD10Jun 27, 2003The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
33Win26–5–2Abel SepulvedaTKO4Jun 6, 2003Auditorio Municipal, Rosarito Beach, Mexico
32Win25–5–2 César Figueroa TKO7 (10), 2:36Feb 28, 2003The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
31Win24–5–2Emidgio GastelumTKO12 (12), 1:49Nov 22, 2002The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title
30Win23–5–2Juan RuizKO4Nov 15, 2002Los Mochis, Mexico
29Loss22–5–2 Kevin Kelley MD12Jul 13, 2002 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBA–NABA super featherweight title
28Win22–4–2Ricardo MartínezTKO9 (10)Jun 14, 2002Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
27Win21–4–2 Marco Angel Pérez TKO3 (8), 1:16May 17, 2002 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
26Win20–4–2Mark BurseMD10Apr 26, 2002Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, U.S.
25Win19–4–2Cristin RojasTKO1Mar 15, 2002Los Mochis, Mexico
24Win18–4–2Sergio SanchezPTS10Dec 15, 2001Ensenada, Mexico
23Win17–4–2Francisco ReynaKO1Nov 24, 2001Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
22Win16–4–2Hector GuzmanTKO5 (10)Sep 28, 2001Gimnasio Oscar García, Ensenada, Mexico
21Win15–4–2Jesus EscalanteTKO5 (12)Aug 17, 2001 Ensenada, MexicoWon vacant WBA Fedecentro super bantamweight title
20Win14–4–2 Enrique Colin KO2 (12)Mar 31, 2001 Guasave, MexicoWon vacant WBC Youth super featherweight title
19Loss13–4–2David MurilloUD10Nov 3, 2000Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juarez, MexicoLost WBC Youth featherweight title
18Win13–3–2Ramon VallesKO1 (12)Sep 1, 2000Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant WBC Mundo Hispano featherweight title
17Loss12–3–2Hector Javier MarquezRTD11 (12), 0:10May 27, 2000 Arena México, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant Mexico featherweight title
16Win12–2–2Carlos Ramon MairenaTKO4 (10)Mar 10, 2000Salon Rodeo, Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant WBC Youth featherweight title
15Win11–2–2Emidgio GastelumPTS12Dec 10, 1999Salon Rodeo, Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
14Win10–2–2Dave HindsPTS6Nov 13, 1999 Sports Arena, Hull, England
13Draw9–2–2Emidgio GastelumTD2 (12)Sep 10, 1999Forum "El Gran Salon", Los Mochis, MexicoFor vacant WBANABA featherweight title
12Win9–2–1Ramon AragonPTS8Aug 27, 1999Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
11Win8–2–1Gerardo ZayasTKO11 (12)Jul 2, 1999Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
10Win7–2–1Jesus EscalanteKO6 (10)May 20, 1999Salon Rodeo, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained Mexican Pacific Coast featherweight title
9Loss6–2–1Luiz Claudio FreitasUD10Apr 2, 1999 Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
8Win6–1–1Ramon VallesUD10Jan 29, 1999Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant Mexican Pacific Coast featherweight title
7Win5–1–1Cayetano RomeroPTS8Jun 6, 1998Mexico City, Mexico
6Loss4–1–1Angel Eduardo MataPTS6May 15, 1998Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
5Win4–0–1Cayetano RomeroTKO2May 5, 1998Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City, Mexico
4Win3–0–1Carlos RiosPTS4Mar 27, 1998Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
3Win2–0–1Emidgio GastelumPTS4Dec 5, 1997 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
2Draw1–0–1Ivan Gutierrez ValenciaPTS4Oct 24, 1997Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
1Win1–0Guillermo GuerraPTS4Sep 26, 1997 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Érik Morales
WBC featherweight champion
Interim title

August 20, 2005 – June 29, 2006
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jorge Linares
New title WBC super featherweight champion
Interim title

October 11, 2008 – December 20, 2008
Won full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Humberto Mauro Gutiérrez
Vacant
Title last held by
Manny Pacquiao
WBC super featherweight champion
December 20, 2008 – March 18, 2010
Vacated
Succeeded by
Vitali Tajbert
promoted from interim status
Vacant
Title last held by
Edwin Valero
WBC lightweight champion
March 13, 2010 – July 1, 2011
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Antonio DeMarco