Javier Fortuna

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Javier Fortuna
Born (1989-07-15) July 15, 1989 (age 34)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Other namesEl Abejón ("The Bumblebee")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm) [1]
Reach68 in (173 cm) [1]
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins37
Wins by KO26
Losses4
Draws1
No contests2

Javier Fortuna Francisco (born July 15, 1989) is a Dominican professional boxer. He held the WBA interim featherweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title from 2015 to 2016, and challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2018.

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Early life

Fortuna was raised in La Romana, Dominican Republic, where he trained in boxing with his older brother, Jonathon Alexander Fortuna. [2]

Amateur career

Fortuna was a member of the Dominican National Team, and during his amateur career he won a Pan American silver medal and a gold medal at the Dominican National Championships. [3]

Professional career

Fortuna is promoted by Lou DiBella's company, DiBella Entertainment. [4] In March 2011, [5] Fortuna knocked out Florida prospect Derrick Wilson to win the WBC Youth Intercontinental Featherweight Championship. [6] He later followed this up with a first-round knockout victory over prospect Yuandale Evans, and a second-round knockout over former IBF and IBO Featherweight Champion, Cristobal Cruz.

WBA interim featherweight title fight

On the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV on December 8, 2012, Fortuna faced previously unbeaten Irish fighter Patrick Hyland for the WBA Interim Featherweight Title. Fortuna started fast, throwing power punches in bunches, but the Irishman stayed on his feet and began to put pressure on Fortuna. Fortuna seemed to fade late but had built enough of an early lead to earn a unanimous decision, and hand Hyland his first loss as a professional fighter. [7]

WBA regular super featherweight title fight

On the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri on May 20, 2015, Fortuna faced the Costa Rican Bryan Vázquez for the WBA (Regular) Super Featherweight Title. Fortuna started strong, throwing a lot of punches and making Vasquez look slow. Fortuna kept his game plan until the last round and won his second world title as a professional.

In his first title defense, Fortuna faced Carlos Velasquez. Fortuna started strong, and managed to drop Velasquez in the second round. Fortuna continued to be in control for most of the fight and started punishing Velasquez badly, until the tenth round when the referee stepped in and waved off the fight.

On 20 January, 2018 Fortuna was scheduled to fight Robert Easter Jr for his IBF lightweight belt. However, Fortuna was not able to make weight and Easter Jr's IBF belt was not on the line. Easter Jr ended up victorious, via a debatable split-decision. Two judges scored the fight in favor of the champion, 115-112 and 114-113 and one in favor of Fortuna 114-113.

On 16 June, 2018 Fortuna battled Adrian Granados. In an accidental clash, Fortuna was pushed out of the ring and had to be carried out of the arena on a stretcher. The bout ended in a no-contest decision. [8]

On 2 November, 2019 Fortuna Jesus Cuellar and dominated him to a second-round TKO victory.

Fortuna vs. Campbell cancellation

Fortuna was supposed to face Luke Campbell on April 17, 2020 for the vacant WBC lightweight title, but the fight was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. [9]

Fortuna vs. Linares cancellation

Fortuna was scheduled to face former world champion Jorge Linares on August 28, 2020, but the fight was cancelled after Linares tested positive for Covid-19. [10]

Fortuna vs. Garcia

On July 16, 2022 Fortuna fought Ryan Garcia at super lightweight in Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Garcia defeated Fortuna in 6 rounds via TKO. [11]

Professional boxing record

44 fights37 wins4 losses
By knockout262
By decision112
Draws1
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44Loss37–4–1 (2) Ryan Garcia KO6 (12), 0:27Jul 16, 2022 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43Win37–3–1 (2)Rafael HernandezKO1 (10) 2:49Feb 20, 2022Pabellon de Esgrima, Centro Olimpico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
42Loss36–3–1 (2) Joseph Diaz UD12Jul 9, 2021 Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For vacant WBC interim lightweight title
41Win36–2–1 (2) Antonio Lozada Jr. KO6 (10), 2:34Nov 21, 2020 Staples Center, Los Ángeles, California, U.S.
40Win35–2–1 (2) Jesús Cuellar TKO2 (10), 2:01Nov 2, 2019 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
39Win34–2–1 (2) Sharif Bogere UD10Feb 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
38NC33–2–1 (2) Adrián Granados ND4 (10), 2:50Jun 16, 2018 The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, USAFortuna accidentally injured when he fell out of the ring.
37Loss33–2–1 (1) Robert Easter Jr. SD12Jan 20, 2018 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, USA For IBF Lightweight Title.
36Win33–1–1 (1)Nicolas PolancoUD10Sep 14, 2017Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
35Win32–1–1 (1)Mario BeltreTKO2 (10), 2:59Jun 24, 2017Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
34Win31–1–1 (1)Omar DouglasUD10Nov 12, 2016 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
33Win30–1–1 (1)Marlyn CabreraTKO2 (10), 2:04Sep 24, 2016Sambil Commercial Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
32Loss29–1–1 (1) Jason Sosa TKO11 (12), 0:45Jun 24, 2016Capital Gym, Beijing, China Lost WBA (Regular) super featherweight title.
31Win29–0–1 (1) Carlos Velásquez TKO10 (12), 0:35Sep 29, 2015Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
30Win28–0–1 (1) Bryan Vázquez UD12May 29, 2015Barclays Center, Brookly, New York, USAWon WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
29Win27–0–1 (1)Miguel TaverasRTD1 (10), 3:00Dec 22, 2014Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic
28Win26–0–1 (1) Abner Cotto KO5 (10), 1:32Nov 1, 2014 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
27Win25–0–1 (1)Juan Antonio RodriguezUD10May 31, 2014Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
26Win24–0–1 (1) Francisco Lorenzo TKO4 (10), 3:00Mar 10, 2014Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic
25Win23–0–1 (1)Manuel CastroTKO3 (8)Nov 16, 2013El Domo, San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
24Draw22–0–1 (1) Luis Franco SD10Aug 2, 2013Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, USA
23Win22–0 (1)Miguel ZamudioKO1 (12), 1:08Apr 19, 2013Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
22Win21–0 (1) Patrick Hyland UD12Dec 8, 2012MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USAWon interim WBA featherweight title
21Win20–0 (1) Cristobal Cruz TKO2 (10), 2:22Jul 6, 2012Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
20Win19–0 (1)Yuandale EvansTKO1 (10)Apr 27, 2012Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, USA
19Win18–0 (1) Miguel Roman UD10Dec 16, 2011Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
18Win17–0 (1)Leopoldo ArrochaRTD2 (6), 3:00Nov 6, 2011Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
17Win16–0 (1)Geyci LorenzoTKO1 (10), 2:39Sep 19, 2011Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican RepublicRetained WBC Youth Intercontinental featherweight title
16Win15–0 (1)Hugo Orlando GomezUD10May 13, 2011Palacio Contador Gastón Guelfi, Montevideo, Uruguay
15Win14–0 (1)Derrick WilsonKO8 (10), 2:28Mar 12, 2011MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Connecticut, USAWon vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental featherweight title
14Win13–0 (1)Victor ValenzuelaKO1 (8), 1:10Dec 1, 2010BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
13Win12–0 (1)Gregorio TorresUD6Oct 29, 2010Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
12Win11–0 (1)Cristian MartinezTKO1 (8), 2:42Sep 18, 2010Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
11NC10–0 (1)Francisco LorenzoNC1 (8), 0:30Aug 19, 2010Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicFor vacant WBA Fedebol super featherweight title
10Win10–0William TapiaTKO1 (6), 2:02Jul 3, 2010Pabellon de Balonmano, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9Win9–0Juan Carlos RosarioTKO2 (6), 2:51Mar 12, 2010Sosua Bay Grand Casino, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
8Win8–0Miguelo TavarezTKO1 (6), 0:30Dec 21, 2009Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
7Win7–0Alejandro LebronUD6Nov 16, 2009Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6Win6–0Carlos DiazUD4Sep 26, 2009UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
5Win5–0Luis SosaKO1 (6), 0:34Aug 22, 2009Polideportivo, Nagua, Dominican Republic
4Win4–0Ambiorix CiriacoKO2 (4)Jul 25, 2009Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
3Win3–0Jose Vidal SanchezTKO2 (4)Jun 29, 2009Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2Win2–0Cristian MartinezTKO1 (4), 2:32May 16, 2009Gimnasio Miguelito Rueda, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1Win1–0Ricardo JohnsonKO1 (4)Mar 30, 2009Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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References

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  2. ↑ "Javier Fortuna - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News". PBC Boxing. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  3. ↑ "Javier Fortuna: A Fighter's Journey Begins - Boxing News". doghouseboxing.com.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Yuriorkis Gamboa 		WBA featherweight champion
Interim title
December 8, 2012 - April 18, 2013
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Jesus Cuellar
Vacant
Title last held by
Takashi Uchiyama
as Champion 		WBA super featherweight champion
Regular Title
May 29, 2015 - June 24, 2016		Succeeded by
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