Kevin Jake Cataraja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin Jake Dionson Cataraja May 6, 1995 |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Other names | KJ |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight Super Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5½ in (1.66 m) |
| Reach | 65½ in (167 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 18 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
Kevin Jake Dionson Cataraja (born May 6, 1995) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is the current OPBF Super Flyweight champion.
Cataraja attended University of Cebu for his collegiate studies obtaining a degree in criminology in 2017. [1] [2]
On 11 July 2015, Cataraja made his professional debut in boxing. Cataraja defeated Indonesian boxer Ardi Tefa via a Round 6 knockout (KO). [3] 4 months after his debut, Cataraja defeated Indonesian boxer Ellias Nggenggo via a Round 4 technical knockout (TKO). [4] 3 months later, Cataraja registered another victory by defeating Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds. [5]
On 28 May 2016, Cataraja extended his winning streak in just 3 months after his win against Rodriguez by defeating Thai boxer Wanchai Nianghansa via a Round 4 technical knockout (TKO). [6]
Following the bout, Cataraja moved up one division, to super flyweight, defeated fellow Filipino boxer John Kenan Villaflor six months after his latest bout, winning a technical knockout (TKO) in the first round. [7] Cataraja's next bout was against Lony Cadayday, that was his second match against a Filipino boxer. Cataraja won via a Round 1 knockout (KO). [8]
On 16 September 2017, Cataraja extended his winning streak by defeating Wiljan Ugbaniel via a Round 2 knockout (KO). Ugbaniel was Cataraja's third Filipino opponent. [9] 9 months later, Cataraja registered another victory by defeating Indonesian boxer Frengky Rohi via a Round 3 technical knockout (TKO). [10] [11] [12]
On 24 November 2018, Cataraja defeated Mexican boxer Victor Hugo Reyes winning a unanimous decision (UD) through ten rounds. Cataraja won the vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight Title. [13] [14] Cataraja's next bout was against Delfin de Asis, that was his fourth match against a Filipino boxer. Cataraja won via a Round 3 technical knockout (TKO). [15] [16]
In September 2019, Cataraja registered his 11th-straight win against fellow Filipino boxer, Crison Omayao, winning the match via a third-round TKO. [17]
In December 2020, more than one year from his previous fight, Cataraja returned to the ring and defeated fellow Filipino boxer John Mark Apolinario via a Round 1 knockout (KO). [18]
It was reported that Cataraja was scheduled to face fellow Filipino boxer, Cris Alfante ion 16 July 2021. [19] [20] Cataraja defeated Alfante via a Round 7 (TKO). [21] [22]
Cataraja was scheduled to face Romshane Sarguilla on 26 February 2022. [23] [24] He defeated Sarguilla via a Round 3 (TKO). [25]
On 11 February 2023, Cataraja won the OPBF Super Flyweight title by defeating fellow Filipino boxer Edward Heno via a unanimous decision (UD). [26] [27]
| 18 fights | 17 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17–1 | Kenbun Torres | SD | 10 | 2024-08-24 | Yamato Arena, Suita, Japan | |
| Win | 17–0 | Jun Blazo | UD | 8 | 2024-02-13 | Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines | |
| Win | 16–0 | Edward Heno | UD | 12 | 2023-02-11 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | Won vacant OPBF Super Flyweight title |
| Win | 15–0 | Ronel Dela Cruz | KO | 1 (8), 2:28 | 2022-08-28 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| Win | 14–0 | Romshane Sarguilla | RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 2022-02-26 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| Win | 13–0 | Cris Alfante | TKO | 7 (8), 2:23 | 2021-07-16 | Tabunok Sports Complex, Talisay City, Philippines | |
| Win | 12–0 | John Mark Apolinario | KO | 1 (10) | 2020-12-17 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| Win | 11–0 | Crison Omayao | TKO | 3 (10), 2:13 | 2019-09-23 | PMI Colleges Bohol - Taloto Campus, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines | |
| Win | 10–0 | Delfin de Asis | TKO | 3 (10), 1:30 | 2019-07-26 | Passi, Iloilo, Philippines | |
| Win | 9–0 | Victor Hugo Reyes | UD | 10 | 2018-11-24 | IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines | Won vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight title |
| Win | 8–0 | Frengky Rohi | TKO | 3 (10), 2:44 | 2018-06-16 | Tabuelan Astrodome, Tabuelan, Cebu, Philippines | |
| Win | 7–0 | Wiljan Ugbaniel | KO | 2 (8), 1:56 | 2017-09-16 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 6–0 | Lony Cadayday | TKO | 1 (8), 1:47 | 2017-07-08 | IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 5–0 | John Kenan Villaflor | TKO | 1 (6), 0:31 | 2016-11-26 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 4–0 | Wanchai Nianghansa | TKO | 4 (8), 0:14 | 2016-05-28 | La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines | |
| Win | 3–0 | Pedro Antonio Rodriguez | UD | 8 | 2016-02-27 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ellias Nggenggo | TKO | 4 (6), 2:43 | 2015-11-28 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ardi Tefa | KO | 6 (6), 2:19 | 2015-07-11 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines |
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