Jesús Rojas (Venezuelan boxer)

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Jesus Rojas
Born
Jesus Rojas

(1964-01-31) January 31, 1964 (age 61)
Río Caribe, Venezuela
Other namesKiki
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins36
Wins by KO20
Losses10
Draws4
No contests1

Jesus 'Kiki' Rojas (born 31 January 1964 in Rio Caribe, Sucre) is a Venezuelan former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2004. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title from 1989 to 1990 and the WBA super flyweight title from 1998 to 1999.

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Professional boxing career

Rojas turned professional in 1985 and captured the WBA flyweight title with a decision win over Fidel Bassa in 1989. He lost the title in his first defense to Yul-Woo Lee by decision in 1990. Later that year he took on Leopard Tamakuma again for the WBA flyweight title, but drew with him. He later moved up in weight and challenged WBA super flyweight title holder Yokthai Sithoar in 1997, but lost a decision. In 1998 he captured the WBA super flyweight title, with a decision win over Satoshi Iida. He lost the title in 1999 to Hideki Todaka and later retired in 2004 after a loss to Eric Morel.

Professional boxing record

51 fights36 wins10 losses
By knockout200
By decision1610
Draws4
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
51Loss 37–10–3 (1) Eric Morel UD12Mar 20, 2004 Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto RicoFor vacant WBO NABO super flyweight title
50Win 37–9–3 (1)Emilio CastroKO2 (10)Nov 29, 2003 El Velodromo Teo Capriles, Caracas, Velenzuela
49Draw 36–9–3 (1)Edison TorresSD10Sep 8, 2003 Parcque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Velenzuela
48Loss 36–9–2 (1) Celes Kobayashi SD12Sep 1, 2001 Arena, Yokohama, JapanFor WBA super flyweight title
47Win 36–8–2 (1)Francisco GomezTKO3 (?)Mar 20, 2001 Las Tejerias, Venezuela
46Win 35–8–2 (1)Roger GuevaraTKO1 (?)May 21, 2000 Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
45Win 34–8–2 (1)Hideyasu IchiraKO7 (10)Mar 19, 2000 International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan
44Loss 33–8–2 (1) Hideki Todaka UD12Jul 31, 1999 Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, JapanLost WBA super flyweight title
43Draw 33–7–2 (1) Hideki Todaka TD4 (12)Mar 28, 1999 Prefectural Gym, Miyazaki, JapanRetained WBA super flyweight title
42Win 33–7–1 (1) Satoshi Iida UD12Dec 23, 1998Aichi Prefectural Gym, Nagoya, JapanWon WBA super flyweight title
41Win 32–7–1 (1)Evangelio PerezTKO7 (12)Oct 3, 1998Gimnasio Jose Beracasa, Caracas, VenezuelaWon WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title
40Win 31–7–1 (1)Saul GuazaTKO2 (?)May 30, 1998Los Teques, Venezuela
39Loss 30–7–1 (1) Yokthai Sithoar UD12Aug 8, 1997Emerald Hotel, Bangkok, ThailandFor WBA super flyweight title
38Win 30–6–1 (1) David Serradas TKO10 (12)May 17, 1997Los Teques, VenezuelaRetained WBA Fedebol super flyweight title
37Win 29–6–1 (1) David Grimán PTS12Feb 17, 1996Los Teques, VenezuelaRetained WBA Fedebol super flyweight title;
Won vacant Venezuelan super flyweight title
36Win 28–6–1 (1) David Grimán PTS12Nov 11, 1995Caracas, VenezuelaWon WBA Fedebol super flyweight title
35Win 27–6–1 (1)Takashi ObaTKO7 (10)May 6, 1995Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
34Loss 26–6–1 (1)Danny NunezUD12Apr 10, 1994Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida , U.S.For WBA Fedecentro flyweight title
33Loss 26–5–1 (1) Saen Sor Ploenchit UD12Apr 10, 1994Anusom Stadium, Samut Prakan, ThailandFor WBA flyweight title
32Win 26–4–1 (1) José Bonilla TKO11 (12)Nov 26, 1993Puerto La Cruz, VenezuelaWon WBA Fedelatin flyweight title
31Win 25–4–1 (1)Dunoy PenaTKO4 (?)Jun 30, 1993Caracas, Venezuela
30Win 24–4–1 (1)Puma ToguchiTKO9 (10)Apr 20, 1993Tokyo, Japan
29Win 23–4–1 (1) Rafael Torres UD10Dec 12, 1992Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
28Win 22–4–1 (1)Oscar BolivarPTS10Jun 27, 1992Turmero, Venezuela
27Loss 21–4–1 (1)Oscar BolivarUD10Feb 22, 1992Grand Chaparrel, El Tigre, Venezuela
26Loss 21–3–1 (1)Julio GodinoPTS10Apr 6, 1991Turmero, Venezuela
25Draw 21–2–1 (1) Leopard Tamakuma MD12Dec 6, 1990Prefectural Gym, Aomori, JapanFor WBA flyweight title
24Win 21–1–1 (1)Edison TorresPTS10Aug 18, 1990Turmero, Venezuela
23Loss 20–1–1 (1) Lee Yul-woo SD12Mar 10, 1990Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South KoreaLost WBA flyweight title
22Win 20–0–1 (1) Fidel Bassa SD12Sep 30, 1989Coliseo Humberto Perea, Barranquiella, VenezuelaWon WBA flyweight title
21Win 19–0–1 (1)Manuel SayagoUD10Aug 5, 1989Turmero, Venezuela
20Win 18–0–1 (1)Pedro Jose FelicianoKO4 (?)Mar 13, 1989Turmero, Venezuela
19Win 17–0–1 (1)Carlos PerezPTS10Apr 15, 1989Turmero, Venezuela
18Win 16–0–1 (1)Jin Yoon UnPTS10Mar 1, 198988 Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea
17Win 15–0–1 (1)Victoriano HernandezPTS10Jan 14, 1989Turmero, Venezuela
16Win 14–0–1 (1)Mauricio BernalPTS10Nov 26, 1988Turmero, Venezuela
15Win 13–0–1 (1)Rafael JulioTKO4 (?)Jul 2, 1988Maracaibo, Venezuela
14Win 12–0–1 (1)Roger GuevaraKO1 (?)Jun 4, 1988Turmero, Venezuela
13Win 11–0–1 (1)Yasutaka SakuraiKO8 (10)Apr 24, 1988 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
12Win 10–0–1 (1)Victoriano HernandezTKO9 (?)Mar 26, 1988Turmero, Venezuela
11Win 9–0–1 (1)Jose G CastilloPTS10Feb 5, 1988Turmero, Venezuela
10Win 8–0–1 (1)Orlando MaestrePTS10Aug 8, 1987Caraballeda, Venezuela
9NC 7–0–1 (1)Orlando MaestreNC2 (6)Mar 21, 1987Palo Verde, Venezuela
8Draw7–0–1Victoriano HernandezPTS8Dec 13, 1986Porlamar, Venezuela
7Win7–0Rafael LaraTKO1 (?)Nov 10, 1986Turmero, Venezuela
6Win6–0Aquiles GuzmanPTS6Sep 22, 1986Maracay, Venezuela
5Win5–0Limbor VillalobosTKO5 (?)Aug 1, 1986Palo Verde, Venezuela
4Win4–0Jesus NietoTKO1 (?)May 30, 1986Porlamar, Venezuela
3Win3–0Juan BlancoTKO3 (?)Mar 22, 1986Macuto Sheraton Hotel, Caraballeda, Venezuela
2Win2–0Jose G CastilloPTS4Oct 17, 1985Turmero, Venezuela
1Win1–0Francisco AlavarezPTS4Sep 13, 1985Maracay, Venezuela

See also

Achievements
Preceded by WBA flyweight champion
September 30, 1989 – March 10, 1990
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA super flyweight champion
December 23, 1998 – July 31, 1999
Succeeded by