Mexican boxer
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Soto and the second or maternal family name is
Karass .
Jesús Soto Karass
Born (1982-10-15 ) October 15, 1982 (age 42) Other names El Renuente Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 9+ 1 ⁄2 in (177 cm) Reach 72 in (183 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 47 Wins 29 Wins by KO 18 Losses 13 Draws 4 No contests 1
Jesús Soto Karass (born October 15, 1982) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2018. 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]
Professional career
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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 .[ 2] Gabriel Martínez was ruled a No Contest after an unintentional headbutt.[ 3]
Jesús lost to Mike Jones on the undercard of Margarito vs. Pacquiao in Arlington, Texas 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.[ 4]
Professional boxing record
47 fights
29 wins
13 losses
By knockout
18
5
By decision
11
8
Draws
4
No contests
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
47
Win
29–13–4 (1)
Neeco Macias
MD
10
Nov 8, 2018
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
46
Loss
28–13–4 (1)
Juan Carlos Abreu
KO
8 (10), 1:07
Nov 2, 2017
Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
45
Loss
28–12–4 (1)
Mauricio Herrera
MD
10
Aug 4, 2017
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino , Indio, California , U.S.
44
Loss
28–11–4 (1)
Yoshihiro Kamegai
RTD
8 (10), 3:00
Sep 10, 2016
The Forum , Inglewood, California , U.S.
43
Draw
28–10–4 (1)
Yoshihiro Kamegai
SD
10
Apr 15, 2016
Belasco Theater, Los Angeles , California, U.S.
42
Loss
28–10–3 (1)
Devon Alexander
UD
10
Jun 21, 2014
StubHub Center , Carson, California , U.S.
41
Loss
28–9–3 (1)
Keith Thurman
TKO
9 (12), 2:21
Dec 14, 2013
Alamodome , San Antonio, Texas, U.S.For WBA interim welterweight title
40
Win
28–8–3 (1)
Andre Berto
TKO
12 (12), 0:48
Jul 27, 2013
AT&T Center , San Antonio , Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title
39
Win
27–8–3 (1)
Selçuk Aydın
MD
10
Jan 26, 2013
The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38
Loss
26–8–3 (1)
Marcos Maidana
TKO
8 (12), 0:43
Sep 15, 2012
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
For vacant WBA International welterweight title
37
Win
26–7–3 (1)
Euri González
TKO
5 (10), 1:50
Jul 7, 2012
OC Fair & Event Center , Costa Mesa, California , U.S.
36
Win
25–7–3 (1)
Said El Harrak
SD
10
May 26, 2012
Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona , U.S.
35
Loss
24–7–3 (1)
Gabriel Rosado
TKO
5 (10), 2:06
Jan 21, 2012
Asylum Arena , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , U.S.
34
Loss
24–6–3 (1)
Mike Jones
UD
12
Feb 19, 2011
Mandalay Bay Events Center , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBA–NABA, WBO–NABO, and WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
33
Loss
24–5–3 (1)
Mike Jones
MD
10
Nov 13, 2010
Cowboys Stadium , Arlington, Texas , U.S.For WBA–NABA , WBO –NABO , and vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
32
NC
24–4–3 (1)
Gabriel Martínez
NC
2 (10), 0:01
May 29, 2010
UIC Pavilion , Chicago, Illinois U.S.NC after Martínez was cut from an accidental head clash
31
Loss
24–4–3
Alfonso Gómez
TD
6 (10), 2:14
Nov 14, 2009
MGM Grand Garden Arena , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title;
30
Win
24–3–3
Edvan Dos Santos Barros
UD
10
Aug 29, 2009
QuikTrip Park , Grand Prairie, Texas , U.S.
29
Win
23–3–3
Carson Jones
UD
10
Feb 6, 2009
Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
28
Win
22–3–3
Hicklet Lau
TKO
2 (10), 1:59
Nov 28, 2008
Santa Ana Star Center , Rio Rancho, New Mexico , U.S.
27
Win
21–3–3
David Estrada
TKO
8 (12), 1:03
Jul 25, 2008
The Joint , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title
26
Win
20–3–3
Chris Smith
UD
10
Apr 11, 2008
Tropicana Casino & Resort , Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
25
Win
19–3–3
Germaine Sanders
UD
10
Jan 18, 2008
Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas , U.S.
24
Win
18–3–3
Juan Manuel Buendia
UD
10
Nov 15, 2007
Sovereign Center , Reading, Pennsylvania , U.S.
23
Win
17–3–3
Jose Antonio Ojeda
TKO
3 (10), 1:30
Aug 17, 2007
County Coliseum , El Paso, Texas , U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
22
Draw
16–3–3
Gilbert Venegas
SD
12
May 25, 2007
Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico , U.S.
Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
21
Win
16–3–2
Luciano Perez
RTD
7 (12), 0:10
Dec 15, 2006
Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
20
Win
15–3–2
Michel Rosales
TKO
11 (12), 2:21
Oct 20, 2006
Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois , U.S.
Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
19
Win
14–3–2
Vince Phillips
RTD
9 (12), 3:00
Jun 2, 2006
Envy Nightclub, Tucson, Arizona , U.S.
Won WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
18
Win
13–3–2
Fernando Mena
UD
8
Feb 18, 2006
The Aladdin , Paradise, Nevada , U.S.
17
Win
12–3–2
Juan Yoani Cervantes
UD
6
Dec 10, 2005
Activity Center, Maywood, California , U.S.
16
Draw
11–3–2
Manuel Gomez
MD
10
May 6, 2005
Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona , U.S.
15
Loss
11–3–1
Yuri Foreman
UD
8
Feb 24, 2005
Hammerstein Ballroom , New York City, New York , U.S.
14
Loss
11–2–1
Freddy Hernández
UD
10
Jul 13, 2004
Playboy Mansion , Beverly Hills, California , U.S.
13
Loss
11–1–1
Nurhan Süleymanoğlu
UD
12
Jan 15, 2004
Arena Theatre , Houston, Texas , U.S.For vacant WBA Fedecentro super welterweight title
12
Win
11–0–1
Oscar Delgado
TKO
7 (8)
Jul 17, 2003
Grand Arena, City of Industry, California , U.S.
11
Win
10–0–1
Jaime Morales
UD
8
May 5, 2003
Municipal Memorial Auditorium , Shreveport, Louisiana , U.S.
10
Draw
9–0–1
Cristian Solano
PTS
10
Jan 18, 2003
Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada , Los Mochis, Mexico
9
Win
9–0
Marco Antonio Garcia
TKO
6
Jul 19, 2002
Los Mochis, Mexico
8
Win
8–0
Saúl Román
KO
1 (4)
Apr 20, 2002
Astroleón Salon de Eventos, Los Mochis, Mexico
7
Win
7–0
Eric Rodriguez
TKO
6 (6)
Feb 22, 2002
Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
6
Win
6–0
Macial Higuera
KO
1
Dec 21, 2001
Los Mochis, Mexico
5
Win
5–0
Francisco Martinez
TKO
1 (4)
Dec 7, 2001
Mexico
4
Win
4–0
Jose Orozco
TKO
4 (4)
Nov 3, 2001
Los Mochis, Mexico
3
Win
3–0
Joel Gonzalez
TKO
1 (4)
Sep 14, 2001
Forum del Mayo, Navojoa , Mexico
2
Win
2–0
Raymundo Verdugo
TKO
1 (4)
Aug 1, 2001
Mexico
1
Win
1–0
Edgar Inzunza
TKO
1 (4)
Jun 29, 2001
Auditorio Benito Juarez , Los Mochis , Mexico
Exhibition boxing record
1 fight
0 wins
0 losses
Non-scored
1
Big Knockout Boxing record
2 fights
1 win
1 loss
By decision
1
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
2
Loss
1–1
Adrían Granados
SD
5
Jun 27, 2015
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
UD
5
Apr 4 2015
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
See also
References
External links
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
WBC Continental Americaswelterweight champion Vacant Title next held by
Orlando Lora
Vacant Title last held by
Andre Berto NABF welterweight champion Vacant Title next held by
Canelo Álvarez
Vacant Title last held by
Antonin Décarie NABF welterweight champion Vacant Title next held by
Paulie Malignaggi
