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José Valenzuela

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José Valenzuela
Born
José Arturo Valenzuela Gastélum

(1999-05-25) 25 May 1999 (age 25)
Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
NationalityAmerican
Other namesEl Rayo ("Lightning")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins14
Wins by KO9
Losses2

José Arturo Valenzuela Gastélum (born 25 May 1999) is a Mexican professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) title since August 2024.

Professional career

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Valenzuela 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

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Valenzuela 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

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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 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Replacement foe Edwin De Los Santos shocks Jose Valenzuela, scores third round TKO". The Ring. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  2. ^ "Jose Valenzuela Gets Revenge, Knocks Chris Colbert Out in Sixth Round". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  3. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (2 August 2024). "Isaac Cruz 'really well prepared' for title defense against Jose Valenzuela". FIGHTMAG.
  4. ^ Gray, Tom (August 3, 2024). "Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela schedule, results from 2024 boxing fight". Sporting News.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Michel Rivera 		WBC Continental Americas
lightweight champion
16 April 2022 – 4 September 2022 		Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super lightweight champion
3 August 2024 – present 		Incumbent
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