Jesús Soto Karass
Born (1982-10-15) October 15, 1982
Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Other namesEl Renuente
("The Reluctant")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins29
Wins by KO18
Losses13
Draws4
No contests1

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

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] His fight with Gabriel Martínez was ruled a No Contest after an unintentional headbutt.[3]

Soto Karass vs. Jones I, II

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;
Unanimous TD after Gómez was cut from an accidental head clash
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
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 — 0–0 (1) Mexico Marco Antonio Barrera — 6 Jun 11, 2021 United States Pico Rivera Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S. Non-scored bout

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 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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sports News & latest headlines from AOL". AOL.com.
  2. ↑ "Jesus Soto-Karass Bio - Top Rank Boxing". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
  3. ↑ "BoxRec - event". boxrec.com.
  4. ↑ "Max Boxing - Home". Max Boxing.
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