Jose Zepeda

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Jose Zepeda
Jose Zepeda at his fight again Luis Arceo at the Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas.jpg
Zepeda at Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
Born (1989-05-24) May 24, 1989 (age 34)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesChon
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach70+1⁄2 in (179 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins37
Wins by KO28
Losses5
No contests2

Jose Encarnacion Zepeda (born May 24, 1989) is a Mexican American professional boxer who challenged for the WBO lightweight title in 2015 and twice for the WBC light welterweight title in 2019 and 2022. As of August 2020, he is ranked as the world's fifth best active light welterweight by BoxRec, [1] seventh by The Ring [2] and ninth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. [3]

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Professional career

Jose began his professional career in 2009.

In December 2010 Jose began working with famed boxing trainer Robert Alcazar former trainer for World Champion Oscar De La Hoya.

In July 2013 he fought former title contender Ricardo Dominguez and won by TKO in the 3rd round.

On 11 July, 2015, Zepeda fought Terry Flanagan in Manchester, England, for the vacant WBO lightweight title. The fight started off entertaining, however, Zepeda was unfortunate enough to injure his shoulder while throwing a punch in the second round, The fight was stopped at the end of the round due to the injury awarding Flanagan the victory. [4]

In February 2019, he unsuccessfully challenged WBC Super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez for his title, losing a Majority decision in a very competitive fight. [5]

In his bout against Jose Pedraza, Zepeda started off fast and built up an early lead on the scorecards. Pedraza would show some signs of a comeback, starting in the fifth round. In the end, Zepeda was too much for his opponent, and was awarded a clear unanimous decision victory. [6]

On March 23, 2024 in Sheffield, England, Zepeda was scheduled to face Dalton Smith. [7] [8] He lost the fight by knockout in the fifth round after being hit with a body shot. [9]

Professional boxing record

44 fights37 wins5 losses
By knockout283
By decision92
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Loss37–5 (2) Dalton Smith KO5 (12), 1:25Mar 23, 2024 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandFor vacant WBC Silver light welterweight title
42Loss37–4 (2) Richardson Hitchins UD12Sep 23, 2023Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.For IBF North American, vacant WBC Silver and WBO-NABO light welterweight titles
41Win37–3 (2) Neeraj Goyat UD10Mar 25, 2023El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
40Loss36–3 (2) Regis Prograis KO11 (12) 0:59Nov 26, 2022 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.For vacant WBC light welterweight title
30Win36–2 (2)Francisco Javier PerezTKO2 (10), 1:02Mar 19, 2022Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
39Win35–2 (2)Josue VargasTKO1 (10), 1:45Oct 30, 2021 Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Silver light welterweight title
38Win34–2 (2) Hank Lundy UD10 May 22, 2021 Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Silver light welterweight title
37Win33–2 (2) Ivan Baranchyk KO5 (10), 2:50 Oct 3, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Silver light welterweight title
36Win32–2 (2)Kendo CastanedaUD10Jul 7, 2020 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win31–2 (2) José Pedraza UD10Sep 14, 2019 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC-USNBC light welterweight title
34NC30–2 (2)Eleazar ValenzuelaNC3 (10), 3:00May 18, 2019Deportivo del Sindicato del Metro, Mexico City, MexicoFight stopped after accidental head clash
33Loss30–2 (1) José Ramírez MD12Feb 10, 2019 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.SFor WBC light welterweight title
32Win30–1 (1)Domicio RondonTKO7 (10), 1:53Oct 20, 2018Gimnasio Municipal, Tecate, Mexico
31Win29–1 (1)Carlos Diaz RamirezKO5 (10), 2:40Jun 16, 2018Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, MexicoWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
30Win28–1 (1)Abner LopezTKO6 (10), 1:43Nov 4, 2017 Estadio Chevron, Tijuana, Mexico
29Win27–1 (1)Miguel ZamudioTKO6 (10), 1:38Jun 17, 2017Palenque de Gallos, Comitán, MexicoWon vacant WBO International light welterweight title
28Win26–1 (1)Jesus SilveiraTD5 (10), 3:00Apr 1, 2017Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoUnanimous TD after fight stopped due to accidental head clash
27Win25–1 (1) Pedro Navarrete UD10Apr 16, 2016 Gimnasio Olímpico, Mexico City, Mexico
26Win24–1 (1)Ammeth DiazTKO1 (10), 1:49Jan 23, 2016Palenque Fex, Mexicali, Mexico
25NC23–1 (1) José Alfaro NC1 (10), 3:00Oct 31, 2015Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoFight stopped after Zepeda cut from accidental head clash
24Loss23–1 Terry Flanagan RTD2 (12), 3:00Jul 11, 2015 Velodrome, Manchester, EnglandFor vacant WBO lightweight title
23Win23–0 Armando Robles KO1 (10), 0:44Apr 25, 2015 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
22Win22–0Orlando VazquezKO2 (8), 2:03Jan 17, 2015Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, U.S.
21Win21–0 Victor Cayo KO1 (10), 1:27Nov 8, 2014Gimnasio Nuevo León Unido, Monterrey, Mexico
20Win20–0Adrian Rodriguez GarzaKO3 (8), 2:22Aug 9, 2014Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
19Win19–0 Robert Frankel UD8Apr 26, 2014Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, U.S.
18Win18–0Johnnie EdwardsTKO2 (8), 2:10Mar 1, 2014 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
17Win17–0 Emanuel Lopez KO3 (10), 2:59Dec 21, 2013Agua Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana, Mexico
16Win16–0Luis ArceoTKO3 (6), 2:04Oct 11, 2013 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win15–0 Ricardo Domínguez TKO3 (8), 2:43Jul 13, 2013Forum Tecate, Tijuana, Mexico
14Win14–0Rodolfo QuintanillaTKO5 (8), 1:52Nov 24, 2012 Agua Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana, Mexico
13Win13–0Jovany Javier GomezTKO1 (8), 2:30Oct 20, 2012Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Mexico
12Win12–0 Cristian Favela TKO6 (8), 2:11Sep 21, 2012Centro Recreativo Juventud 2000, Mexicali, Mexico
11Win11–0Roberto HernandezTKO1 (8), 1:10Sep 8, 2012Hotel Hacienda Coral, San Felipe, Mexico
10Win10–0Abraham AlvarezTKO6 (8), 1:57Jun 2, 2012El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
9Win9–0Sergio Joel De la TorreTKO2 (6), 1:34Mar 16, 2012Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Luis Rey CampoaKO1 (6), 1:46Dec 10, 2011Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Mexico
7Win7–0Arron RobinsonKO1 (4), 2:25Sep 23, 2011 Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Yakub ShidaevUD6May 19, 2011Lakeside Golf Course, Burbank, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Manuel DelcidUD4Dec 18, 2010Club 401, Ontario, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Alejandro AlonsoRTD1 (4), 3:00May 28, 2010Centro de Espectáculos Promocasa, Mexicali, Mexico
3Win3–0Manuel RuizTKO1 (4), 2:50May 7, 2010Salón Social Posada del Mar, San Felipe, Mexico
2Win2–0Jesus GonzalezKO1 (4), 1:53Feb 12, 2010Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
1Win1–0Ignacio MondragonKO1 (4), 2:36Dec 25, 2009El Nido Sports Center, Mexicali, Mexico

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  2. ↑ "Light welterweight ratings". The Ring . Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". TBRB . Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Flanagan Captures WBO Crown, Zepeda Injures Shoulder". BoxingScene.com. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  5. ↑ "Jose Ramirez survives stiff challenge from Jose Zepeda". Bad Left Hook. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-03-29.
  6. ↑ Christ, Scott (2019-09-14). "Jose Zepeda tops Jose Pedraza by decision on Fury-Wallin card". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  7. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (23 January 2024). "Dalton Smith vs Jose Zepeda set for March in Sheffield, England". FIGHTMAG.
  8. ↑ Stumberg, Patrick (23 January 2024). "Dalton Smith vs Jose Zepeda, Richardson Hitchins vs Gustavo Lemos, Jordan Gill vs Zelfa Barrett announced". Bad Left Hook.
  9. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (24 March 2024). "Dalton Smith KO's Jose Zepeda in fifth round with body shot". FIGHTMAG.
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