Jason Sosa

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Jason Sosa
Born (1988-03-10) March 10, 1988 (age 36)
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesEl Canito
Statistics
Weight(s) Super featherweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins23
Wins by KO16
Losses4
Draws4

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]

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Professional boxing career

Sosa made his professional debut in November 2009 defeating Jonathan Ocasio by knockout in the three round in Philadelphia, USA. [1]

Sosa vs. Fortuna

He 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

He 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

In 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

31 fights23 wins4 losses
By knockout163
By decision71
Draws4
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Loss23–4–4 Miguel Berchelt KO4 (12), 2:56Nov 2, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.For WBC super featherweight title
30Win23–3–4Haskell RhodesTKO7 (10), 0:07Aug 10, 2019 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Win22–3–4Moises DelgadilloUD10Jan 18, 2019 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
28Win21–3–4Reynaldo BlancoUD8Aug 18, 2018Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, U.S.
27Loss20–3–4 Yuriorkis Gamboa MD10Nov 25, 2017The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Loss20–2–4 Vasiliy Lomachenko RTD9 (12), 3:00Apr 8, 2017 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.For WBO super featherweight title
25Win20–1–4 Stephen Smith UD12Nov 12, 2016Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, MonacoRetained WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
24Win19–1–4 Javier Fortuna TKO11 (12), 0:45Jun 24, 2016Capital Gym, Beijing, ChinaWon WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
23Draw18–1–4 Nicholas Walters MD10Dec 19, 2015 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
22Win18–1–3Jorge PazosKO6 (8), 0:32Oct 2, 20152300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win17–1–3 Jerry Belmontes KO1 (8), 2:39Aug 15, 2015 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
20Win16–1–3Santiago BustosTKO5 (8), 2:27Jun 13, 2015 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win15–1–3Herbert QuarteyTKO1 (6), 2:23Apr 25, 2015 Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
18Win14–1–3Bergman AguilarTKO4 (8), 1:54Mar 6, 20152300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win13–1–3Juan G CruzTKO2 (6), 2:41Oct 18, 2014Coliseo Cosme Beitiá Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico
16Win12–1–3Michael BrooksKO9 (10), 2:27Apr 12, 2014Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win11–1–3Bryne GreenKO4 (6), 2:36Nov 16, 2013Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win10–1–3Tyrone LuckeyKO2 (8), 2:58Sep 26, 2013Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win9–1–3Georgi KevlishviliKO4 (8), 2:21Jun 1, 2013Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win8–1–3Joseph PerezTKO4 (6), 2:10Jan 19, 2013 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
11Win7–1–3Isaac SuarezTKO2 (6), 2:10Dec 8, 2012 McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win6–1–3Clinton B. DouglasTKO3 (6), 1:17Oct 12, 2012National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Win5–1–3Esteban RodriguezMD4Sep 21, 2012 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Draw4–1–3Angel Luis OcasioMD8Apr 20, 2012National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Draw4–1–2Angel Luis OcasioMD6Jan 13, 2012National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win4–1–1Anthony AllenUD4Oct 28, 2011Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Loss3–1–1Tre'Sean WigginsTKO1 (4), 2:02Sep 25, 2010Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win3–0–1Clinton B. DouglasUD4Jul 9, 2010 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Draw2–0–1Jose OrtizSD4May 7, 2010 South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Ramon EllisUD4Mar 26, 2010Hamilton Manor, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Jonathan OcasioTKO3 (4), 1:13Nov 20, 2009 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Professional debut

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Jason Sosa". boxrec.com.
  2. ↑ Jowett, Jeff (2016). "SecondsOut Breakout Fighter of the Year: Jason Sosa". SecondsOut.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sosa vs Smith - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Lomachenko easily handles Sosa to defend belt". ESPN.com. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
Achievements
Preceded by WBA super featherweight champion
Regular title
June 24, 2016 – February 15, 2017
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Alberto Machado
as Champion


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