José Antonio Valenzuela Gastélum (born 25 May 1999) is an American professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) title since August 2024.
José Valenzuela | |
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Born | José Antonio Valenzuela Gastélum 25 May 1999 Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico |
Nationality | American |
Other names | El Rayo ("Lightning") |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 16 |
Wins | 14 |
Wins by KO | 9 |
Losses | 2 |
Professional career
editValenzuela turned professional in 2018 & compiled a record of 12–0 before suffering an upset loss against Dominican challenger Edwin De Los Santos.[1] He would also lose his next fight via a disputed decision against Chris Colbert. Valenzuela would get revenge in his next fight by knocking Colbert out in the sixth round.[2]
WBA super lightweight champion
editValenzuela faced Isaac Cruz for the WBA super lightweight title at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3, 2024.[3] He won the bout by split decision.[4]
Professional boxing record
edit16 fights | 14 wins | 2 losses |
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By knockout | 9 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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16 | Win | 14–2 | Isaac Cruz | SD | 12 | 3 Aug 2024 | BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Won WBA super lightweight title |
15 | Win | 13–2 | Chris Colbert | KO | 6 (12), 1:46 | 16 Dec 2023 | Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | |
14 | Loss | 12–2 | Chris Colbert | UD | 10 | 25 Mar 2023 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
13 | Loss | 12–1 | Edwin De Los Santos | KO | 3 (10), 1:08 | 4 Sep 2022 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost WBC Continental Americas lightweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Francisco Vargas | KO | 1 (10), 1:25 | 16 Apr 2022 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Austin Dulay | TKO | 4 (10), 0:02 | 18 Dec 2021 | Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Deiner Berrio | UD | 10 | 18 Sep 2021 | Mechanics Bank Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Donte Strayhorn | TKO | 4 (8), 1:29 | 21 Aug 2021 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Nelson Hampton | KO | 1 (8), 2:59 | 15 May 2021 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Clay Burns | KO | 4 (8), 2:57 | 27 Feb 2021 | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Zack Kuhn | KO | 1 (6), 1:48 | 29 Aug 2020 | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Charles Clark | KO | 1 (4), 1:06 | 28 Sep 2019 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Eric Manriquez | UD | 4 | 23 Jun 2019 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Christian Velez | KO | 4 (4), 1:40 | 16 Mar 2019 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Hugo Rodriguez | UD | 4 | 13 Oct 2018 | CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Humberto Tellez | UD | 4 | 22 Sep 2018 | Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Replacement foe Edwin De Los Santos shocks Jose Valenzuela, scores third round TKO". The Ring. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Jose Valenzuela Gets Revenge, Knocks Chris Colbert Out in Sixth Round". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (2 August 2024). "Isaac Cruz 'really well prepared' for title defense against Jose Valenzuela". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Gray, Tom (August 3, 2024). "Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela schedule, results from 2024 boxing fight". Sporting News.
External links
edit- Boxing record for José Valenzuela from BoxRec (registration required)
- José Valenzuela - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live