Jason Sosa
Born (1988-03-10) March 10, 1988
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesEl Canito
Statistics
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins23
Wins by KO16
Losses4
Draws4

Jason Sosa (born March 10, 1988) is an American former professional boxer of Puerto Rican descent, who held the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title from 2016 to 2017.[1]

Professional boxing career

Sosa made his professional debut in November 2009 defeating Jonathan Ocasio by knockout in the three round in Philadelphia, USA.[1]

Sosa vs. Fortuna

He won the WBA super featherweight title in June 2016 with an eleven-round win over Javier Fortuna in Beijing.[1][2]

Sosa vs. Smith

He had his first title defense on November 12, 2016, Against Stephen Smith. Sosa won the fight convincingly, winning on all three scorecards, 117–110, 116-112 and 116–111.[3]

Sosa vs. Lomachenko

In his next bout, Sosa fought WBO super featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko. Lomachenko dominated Sosa over nine rounds and Sosa retired in his corner after the end of the ninth round.[4]

Professional boxing record

31 fights 23 wins 4 losses
By knockout 16 3
By decision 7 1
Draws 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Loss 23–4–4 Miguel Berchelt KO 4 (12), 2:56 Nov 2, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. For WBC super featherweight title
30 Win 23–3–4 Haskell Rhodes TKO 7 (10), 0:07 Aug 10, 2019 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 22–3–4 Moises Delgadillo UD 10 Jan 18, 2019 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
28 Win 21–3–4 Reynaldo Blanco UD 8 Aug 18, 2018 Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, U.S.
27 Loss 20–3–4 Yuriorkis Gamboa MD 10 Nov 25, 2017 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
26 Loss 20–2–4 Vasiliy Lomachenko RTD 9 (12), 3:00 Apr 8, 2017 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. For WBO super featherweight title
25 Win 20–1–4 Stephen Smith UD 12 Nov 12, 2016 Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco Retained WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
24 Win 19–1–4 Javier Fortuna TKO 11 (12), 0:45 Jun 24, 2016 Capital Gym, Beijing, China Won WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
23 Draw 18–1–4 Nicholas Walters MD 10 Dec 19, 2015 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
22 Win 18–1–3 Jorge Pazos KO 6 (8), 0:32 Oct 2, 2015 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Win 17–1–3 Jerry Belmontes KO 1 (8), 2:39 Aug 15, 2015 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
20 Win 16–1–3 Santiago Bustos TKO 5 (8), 2:27 Jun 13, 2015 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Win 15–1–3 Herbert Quartey TKO 1 (6), 2:23 Apr 25, 2015 Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
18 Win 14–1–3 Bergman Aguilar TKO 4 (8), 1:54 Mar 6, 2015 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 13–1–3 Juan G Cruz TKO 2 (6), 2:41 Oct 18, 2014 Coliseo Cosme Beitiá Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico
16 Win 12–1–3 Michael Brooks KO 9 (10), 2:27 Apr 12, 2014 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 11–1–3 Bryne Green KO 4 (6), 2:36 Nov 16, 2013 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 10–1–3 Tyrone Luckey KO 2 (8), 2:58 Sep 26, 2013 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Win 9–1–3 Georgi Kevlishvili KO 4 (8), 2:21 Jun 1, 2013 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 8–1–3 Joseph Perez TKO 4 (6), 2:10 Jan 19, 2013 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
11 Win 7–1–3 Isaac Suarez TKO 2 (6), 2:10 Dec 8, 2012 McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 6–1–3 Clinton B. Douglas TKO 3 (6), 1:17 Oct 12, 2012 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Win 5–1–3 Esteban Rodriguez MD 4 Sep 21, 2012 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Draw 4–1–3 Angel Luis Ocasio MD 8 Apr 20, 2012 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Draw 4–1–2 Angel Luis Ocasio MD 6 Jan 13, 2012 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 4–1–1 Anthony Allen UD 4 Oct 28, 2011 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Loss 3–1–1 Tre'Sean Wiggins TKO 1 (4), 2:02 Sep 25, 2010 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 Clinton B. Douglas UD 4 Jul 9, 2010 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Draw 2–0–1 Jose Ortiz SD 4 May 7, 2010 South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ramon Ellis UD 4 Mar 26, 2010 Hamilton Manor, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jonathan Ocasio TKO 3 (4), 1:13 Nov 20, 2009 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Professional debut

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Jason Sosa". boxrec.com.
  2. ↑ Jowett, Jeff (2016). "SecondsOut Breakout Fighter of the Year: Jason Sosa". SecondsOut.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sosa vs Smith - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Lomachenko easily handles Sosa to defend belt". ESPN.com. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2022.


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