José Antonio Valenzuela Gastélum (born May 25, 1999) is a Mexican professional boxer, who has held the WBA super lightweight title since August 3, 2024.
José Valenzuela | |
|---|---|
| Born | José Antonio Valenzuela Gastélum May 25, 1999 Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico |
| 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
edit| 16 fights | 14 wins | 2 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Isaac Cruz | SD | 12 (12) | 2024-08-03 | BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Won WBA light-welterweight title |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Chris Colbert | KO | 6 (12) | 2023-12-16 | Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| 14 | Loss | 12–2 | Chris Colbert | UD | 10 (10) | 2023-03-25 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 13 | Loss | 12–1 | Edwin De Los Santos | KO | 3 (10) | 2022-09-04 | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost WBC Continental Americas lightweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Francisco Vargas | KO | 1 (10) | 2022-04-16 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Austin Dulay | TKO | 4 (10) | 2021-12-18 | Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Deiner Berrio | UD | 10 (10) | 2021-09-18 | Mechanics Bank Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Donte Strayhorn | TKO | 4 (8) | 2021-08-21 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Nelson Hampton | KO | 1 (8) | 2021-05-15 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Clay Burns | KO | 4 (8) | 2021-02-27 | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Zack Kuhn | KO | 1 (6) | 2020-08-29 | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Charles Clark | KO | 1 (4) | 2019-09-28 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Eric Manriquez | UD | 4 (4) | 2019-06-23 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Christian Velez | KO | 4 (4) | 2019-03-16 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Hugo Rodriguez | UD | 4 (4) | 2018-10-13 | CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Humberto Tellez | UD | 4 (4) | 2018-09-22 | 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