Elio Enai Rojas (born September 25, 1982) is a Dominican Republican professional boxer.

Elio Rojas
Born
Elio Enai Rojas

(1982-09-25) September 25, 1982 (age 42)
San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Other namesThe Kid
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins24
Wins by KO14
Losses3
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing the Dominican Republic
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Belfast Bantamweight
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 San Salvador Featherweight

Amateur Highlights

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1999- Gold Medal in the Battle of Carabobo and Cheo Aponte Tournament.

Elio Rojas solidified his status as a World Class Boxer in 2000 by winning four Gold Medals in international tournaments.

2001 to 2002:

  • Gold Medalist Champion of the Independence Cup in Santo Domingo
  • Gold Medalist PanAmerican Tournament at 118
  • Champion of Central America Champion at 122
  • Com of the Olympic festival in Mexico
  • Champion of the International Cup Romana
  • World Championships Bronze Medalist in Belfast in Northern Ireland

Professional career

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Rojas turned professional in 2004 and scored 19 straight victories to start his career.

On September 13, 2008, Rojas defeated Hector Velasquez in a WBC challenger elimination bout.

On July 14, 2009, Rojas traveled to Japan to fight Takahiro Aho,[1] the WBC featherweight champion. Rojas won the WBC Featherweight Title with a unanimous decision.

Rojas signed to unify the featherweight title in 2010 only to injure his hand prior to the fight.

Rojas faced Mexican boxer Jhonny Gonzales, to regain the WBC Featherweight title but lost via unanimous decision.[2]

Professional boxing record

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27 fights 24 wins 3 losses
By knockout 14 1
By decision 10 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Loss 24-3   Mikey Garcia TKO 5 (10) 2016-07-30   Barclays Center, Brooklyn
26 Win 24-2   Robert Osiobe UD 8 (8) 2014-08-13   BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York
25 Loss 23-2   Jhonny González UD 12 (12) 2012-04-28   Grand Oasis Arena, Cancun For WBC Featherweight title
24 Win 23-1   Arturo Gómez TKO 8 (10) 2011-09-16   Polideportivo, San Francisco de Macoris
23 Win 22-1   Guty Espadas Jr. UD 12 (12) 2010-02-20   Polyforum Zam Ná, Merida Retained WBC Featherweight title
22 Win 21-1   Takahiro Ao UD 12 (12) 2009-07-14   Korakuen Hall, Bunkyō Won WBC Featherweight title
21 Win 20-1   Héctor Velázquez UD 12 (12) 2008-09-13   Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi
20 Loss 19–1   Gamaliel Díaz SD 10 (10) 2007-07-13   Auditorio Centenario, Gomez Palacio
19 Win 19–0   Johnnie Edwards UD 10 (10) 2007-03-02   Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Belterra
18 Win 18–0   Luis Bolano UD 8 (8) 2006-11-04   Chase Field, Phoenix
17 Win 17–0   Luis Antonio Guzman KO 3 (8) 2006-09-24   Club Paraíso, Santo Domingo
16 Win 16–0   Frankie Martinez KO 2 (8) 2006-05-06   DCU Center, Worcester
15 Win 15–0   Priest Smalls TKO 1 (8) 2006-01-07   Madison Square Garden, New York
14 Win 14–0   Marty Robbins UD 4 (4) 2005-09-03   Gund Arena, Cleveland
13 Win 13–0   Dionisio Rodriguez TKO 2 (8) 2005-06-18   Santiago de los Caballeros
12 Win 12–0   Anthony Martinez UD 6 (6) 2005-04-30   Madison Square Garden, New York
11 Win 11-0   Angelo Luis Torres UD 6 (6) 2005-04-02   DCU Center, Worcester
10 Win 10–0   Yamin Mohammad TKO 3 (4) Feb 5, 2005   Savvis Center, Saint Louis
9 Win 9–0   Elvis Luciano Martinez TKO 2 (6) 2004-12-17   Palacio de los Deportes, Santiago de los Caballeros
8 Win 8–0   Francisco Melendez TKO 3 (6) 2004-12-11   San Pedro de Macoris
7 Win 7–0   Cristian Martinez KO 1 (6) 2004-11-20   Coliseo Pepe Mayen, San Pedro de Macoris
6 Win 6–0   Corey Goodwin TKO 2 (6) 2004-10-02   Madison Square Garden, New York
5 Win 5–0   Julio Jerez KO 2 (6) 2004-08-22   Club de Villa Consuelo, Santo Domingo
4 Win 4–0   Felipe Jorge TKO 3 (6) 2004-07-16   Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo
3 Win 3–0   Ivan Cordero TKO 1 (4) 2004-05-14   Orion Palace, Brooklyn
2 Win 2–0   Luis Antonio Lopez UD 4 (4) 2004-05-07   Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket
1 Win 1–0   Wilson Ramos TKO 1 (4) 2004-03-19   Olympic Theater, New York

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rojas wins by unanimous decision". ESPN. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  2. ^ "Jhonny Gonzalez bests Elio Rojas in Cancun, Salgado decisions Honorio". The Boxing tribune. 29 April 2012. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC Featherweight champion
July 14, 2009 – September 27, 2010
Status changed
Vacant
Title next held by
Hozumi Hasegawa
Honorary boxing titles
New title WBC Featherweight champion
Champion in recess

September 27, 2010 – April 28, 2012
Failed to regain title
Vacant