Jesús Soto Karass

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Soto and the second or maternal family name is Karass.
Jesús Soto Karass
Statistics
Nickname(s) El Renuente
("The Reluctant")
Rated at
Height 5 ft 9 12 in (177 cm)
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1982-10-15) October 15, 1982
Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 44
Wins 28
Wins by KO 18
Losses 11
Draws 4
No contests 1

Jesús Soto Karass (born October 15, 1982) is a Mexican professional boxer who has challenged once for the WBA interim welterweight title in 2013. His older brother is José Luis Soto Karass, also a professional boxer.[1]

Personal life

Jesús has a brother who is also a boxer, José Luis Soto Karass.[2]

Professional career

Soto Karass holds wins over Michel Rosales, Saúl Román, Carson Jones, Vince Phillips, David Estrada, and Andre Berto. He is signed to Bob Arum's Top Rank.[3] His fight with Gabriel Martínez was ruled a No Contest after an unintentional headbutt.[4]

Soto Karass vs. Jones I, II

Jesús lost to Mike Jones on the undercard of Margarito vs. Pacquiao in Dallas on November 13, 2010. This fight was a huge controversy after the fight when the decision was ruled in favor of Mike Jones after a hard fought battle which saw Mike Jones become exhausted after the second round due to an attempt at finishing the fight. A rematch for this fight happened on February 19, 2011, with Karass losing a convincing fight holding his side.[5]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
44 fights 28 wins 11 losses
By knockout 18 4
By decision 10 7
Draws 4
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
44 Loss 28–11–4 Japan Yoshihiro Kamegai RTD 8 (10), 3:00 Sep 10, 2016 United States The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
43 Draw 28–10–4 Japan Yoshihiro Kamegai SD 10 Apr 15, 2016 United States Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42 Loss 28–10–3 United States Devon Alexander UD 10 Jun 21, 2014 United States StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
41 Loss 28–9–3 United States Keith Thurman TKO 9 (12), 2:21 Dec 14, 2013 United States AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. For WBA interim welterweight title
40 Win 28–8–3 United States Andre Berto TKO 12 (12), 0:48 Jul 27, 2013 United States AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Won vacant NABF welterweight title
39 Win 27–8–3 Turkey Selçuk Aydın MD 10 Jan 26, 2013 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38 Loss 26–8–3 Argentina Marcos Maidana TKO 8 (12), 0:43 Sep 15, 2012 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBA International welterweight title
37 Win 26–7–3 Dominican Republic Euri González TKO 5 (10), 1:50 Jul 7, 2012 United States OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
36 Win 25–7–3 Morocco Said El Harrak SD 10 May 26, 2012 United States Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
35 Loss 24–7–3 United States Gabriel Rosado TKO 5 (10), 2:06 Jan 21, 2012 United States Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Loss 24–6–3 United States Mike Jones UD 12 Feb 19, 2011 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBA–NABA, WBO–NABO, and WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
33 Loss 24–5–3 United States Mike Jones MD 10 Nov 13, 2010 United States Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. For WBA–NABA, WBONABO, and vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
32 NC 24–4–3 Mexico Gabriel Martínez NC 2 (10), 0:01 May 29, 2010 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois NC after Martínez sustained a cut from an accidental head clash
31 Loss 24–4–3 Mexico Alfonso Gómez TD 6 (10), 2:14 Nov 14, 2009 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title;
Unanimous TD after Gómez sustained a cut from an accidental head clash
30 Win 24–3–3 Brazil Edvan Dos Santos Barros UD 10 Aug 29, 2009 United States QuikTrip Park, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
29 Win 23–3–3 United States Carson Jones UD 10 Feb 6, 2009 United States Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
28 Win 22–3–3 Cuba Hicklet Lau TKO 2 (10), 1:59 Nov 28, 2008 United States Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.
27 Win 21–3–3 United States David Estrada TKO 8 (12), 1:03 Jul 25, 2008 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant NABF welterweight title
26 Win 20–3–3 Jamaica Chris Smith UD 10 Apr 11, 2008 United States Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
25 Win 19–3–3 United States Germaine Sanders UD 10 Jan 18, 2008 United States Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.
24 Win 18–3–3 Mexico Juan Manuel Buendia UD 10 Nov 15, 2007 United States Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 17–3–3 Mexico Jose Antonio Ojeda TKO 3 (10), 1:30 Aug 17, 2007 United States County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
22 Draw 16–3–3 United States Gilbert Venegas SD 12 May 25, 2007 United States Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
21 Win 16–3–2 Mexico Luciano Perez RTD 7 (12), 0:10 Dec 15, 2006 United States Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
20 Win 15–3–2 Mexico Michel Rosales TKO 11 (12), 2:21 Oct 20, 2006 United States Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
19 Win 14–3–2 United States Vince Phillips RTD 9 (12), 3:00 Jun 2, 2006 United States Envy Nightclub, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Won WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
18 Win 13–3–2 Mexico Fernando Mena UD 8 Feb 18, 2006 United States The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 12–3–2 United States Juan Yoani Cervantes UD 6 Dec 10, 2005 United States Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
16 Draw 11–3–2 Mexico Manuel Gomez MD 10 May 6, 2005 United States Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
15 Loss 11–3–1 Israel Yuri Foreman UD 8 Feb 24, 2005 United States Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Loss 11–2–1 Mexico Freddy Hernández UD 10 Jul 13, 2004 United States Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
13 Loss 11–1–1 Turkey Nurhan Süleymanoğlu UD 12 Jan 15, 2004 United States Arena Theatre, Houston, Texas, U.S. For vacant WBA Fedecentro super welterweight title
12 Win 11–0–1 Mexico Oscar Delgado TKO 7 (8) Jul 17, 2003 United States Grand Arena, City of Industry, California, U.S.
11 Win 10–0–1 United States Jaime Morales UD 8 May 5, 2003 United States Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
10 Draw 9–0–1 Mexico Cristian Solano PTS 10 Jan 18, 2003 Mexico Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada, Los Mochis, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Mexico Marco Antonio Garcia TKO 6 Jul 19, 2002 Mexico Los Mochis, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Mexico Saúl Román KO 1 (4) Apr 20, 2002 Mexico Astroleón Salon de Eventos, Los Mochis, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Mexico Eric Rodriguez TKO 6 (6) Feb 22, 2002 Mexico Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Mexico Macial Higuera KO 1 Dec 21, 2001 Mexico Los Mochis, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Mexico Francisco Martinez TKO 1 (4) Dec 7, 2001 Mexico Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Colombia Jose Orozco TKO 4 (4) Nov 3, 2001 Mexico Los Mochis, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Mexico Joel Gonzalez TKO 1 (4) Sep 14, 2001 Mexico Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Mexico Raymundo Verdugo TKO 1 (4) Aug 1, 2001 Mexico Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Mexico Edgar Inzunza TKO 1 (4) Jun 29, 2001 Mexico Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Regional titles
Preceded by
Vince Phillips
WBC Continental Americas welterweight champion
June 2, 2006 – July 2008
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Orlando Lora
Vacant
Title last held by
Andre Berto
NABF welterweight champion
July 25, 2008 – January 2009
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Canelo Álvarez
Vacant
Title last held by
Antonin Décarie
NABF welterweight champion
July 27, 2013 – December 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Paul Malignaggi

Big Knockout Boxing record

Professional record summary
2 fights 1 win 1 loss
By decision 1 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
2 Loss 1–1 Mexico Adrían Granados SD 5 Jun 27, 2015 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Ed Paredes UD 5 Apr 4 2015 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. BKB debut

See also

References

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