Byron Rojas
Byron Hasael Rojas Hernandez (born 23 June 1990) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who held the WBA minimumweight title in 2016.
| Byron Rojas | |
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| Real name | Byron Hasael Rojas Hernandez |
| Nickname(s) | Gallito |
| Weight(s) | Mini flyweight |
| Nationality | Nicaraguan |
| Born | 23 June 1990 Matagalpa, Nicaragua |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 2 |
Career
Rojas took up boxing after being bullied in his teenage years. He was first trained by Roger Rivas. He became an amateur national champion before turning professional.[1] Rojas drew three times in his first ten fights, and he also lost two bouts around that time, both by split decision.
Rojas won his first regional title, the Nicaraguan minimumweight title, on 30 November 2013, with a unanimous decision win over Jose Aguilar. Rojas defended his title on 22 August 2015, defeating Byron Castellón in a wide unanimous decision (98-93, 97-93, 97-92).[2] On his next fight, Rojas would go on to face WBA and IBO minimumweight champion Hekkie Budler in Kempton Park. Budler was considered a wide favourite prior to the fight, but Rojas won a close fight marred by headbutts via unanimous decision (115-113, 115-113, 115-113). Only the WBA title was at stake, but Budler was stripped of his IBO title after the loss.[3] The WBA then ordered a match-up between Rojas interim champion Knockout CP Freshmart on April 2016.[4] The fight took place on 29 June in Khon Kaen. The fight was widely considered boring, as Knockout clinched through most of the fight to no warning from the referee. Nevertheless, he won the fight by unanimous decision (115-113, 115-113, 115-113) to unseat Rojas.[5][6][7]
After losing the world title, Rojas stringed eight wins together, all of them in Nicaragua, and joined trainer Wilmer Hernández.[8] Rojas was named as the WBA's mandatory challenger, and a rematch between Knockout CP Freshmart and Rojas was signed for 28 November 2018.[9]
Professional boxing record
| 36 fights | 27 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By decision | 16 | 4 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No contests | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 36 | Win | 27–4–3 (2) |  |
UD | 8 | 24 Aug 2019 | |
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| 35 | NC | 26–4–3 (2) | |
NC | 2 (8), 1:48 | 28 Jun 2019 | |
NC after Castellon was cut |
| 34 | Win | 26–4–3 (1) | |
SD | 8 | 23 Feb 2019 | |
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| 33 | Loss | 25–4–3 (1) |  |
UD | 12 | 29 Nov 2018 | |
For WBA minimumweight title |
| 32 | Win | 25–3–3 (1) | |
KO | 3 (8), 0:50 | 28 Jun 2018 | |
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| 31 | Win | 24–3–3 (1) | |
MD | 6 | 15 Dec 2017 | |
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| 30 | Win | 23–3–3 (1) | |
UD | 6 | 24 Nov 2017 | |
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| 29 | Win | 22–3–3 (1) | |
TKO | 3 (8), 0:10 | 14 Oct 2017 | |
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| 28 | Win | 21–3–3 (1) | |
UD | 8 | 25 Aug 2017 | |
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| 27 | Win | 20–3–3 (1) |  |
UD | 8 | 30 Jun 2017 | |
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| 26 | Win | 19–3–3 (1) |  |
TKO | 6 (8) | 26 May 2017 | |
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| 25 | Win | 18–3–3 (1) | |
UD | 8 | 27 Aug 2016 | |
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| 24 | Loss | 17–3–3 (1) | |
UD | 12 | 29 Jun 2016 | |
Lost WBA minimumweight title |
| 23 | Win | 17–2–3 (1) |  |
UD | 12 | 19 Mar 2016 | |
Won WBA minimumweight title |
| 22 | Win | 16–2–3 (1) | |
UD | 10 | 22 Aug 2015 | |
Retained Nicaraguan minimumweight title |
| 21 | Win | 15–2–3 (1) | |
TKO | 5 (8), 0:10 | 25 Oct 2014 | |
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| 20 | Win | 14–2–3 (1) | |
UD | 8 | 23 Aug 2014 | |
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| 19 | Win | 13–2–3 (1) | |
UD | 8 | 17 May 2014 | |
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| 18 | Win | 12–2–3 (1) | |
TKO | 2 (8), 2:30 | 22 Mar 2014 | |
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| 17 | Win | 11–2–3 (1) | |
UD | 10 | 8 Feb 2014 | |
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| 16 | Win | 10–2–3 (1) | |
UD | 10 | 30 Nov 2013 | |
Won Nicaraguan minimumweight title |
| 15 | Win | 9–2–3 (1) | |
UD | 8 | 19 Oct 2013 | |
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| 14 | NC | 8–2–3 (1) | |
NC | 3 (6), 0:47 | 30 Aug 2013 | |
NC after Martinez could not continue from a head injury |
| 13 | Win | 8–2–3 | |
TKO | 3 (6), 2:44 | 27 Jul 2013 | |
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| 12 | Win | 7–2–3 | |
TKO | 4 (4), 2:19 | 23 Mar 2013 | |
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| 11 | Loss | 6–2–3 | |
SD | 6 | 1 Dec 2012 | |
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| 10 | Loss | 6–1–3 | |
SD | 6 | 4 Aug 2012 | |
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| 9 | Win | 6–0–3 | |
TKO | 4 (6), 0:10 | 18 Feb 2012 | |
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| 8 | Win | 5–0–3 | |
TKO | 4 (4), 2:14 | 26 Mar 2011 | |
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| 7 | Win | 4–0–3 | |
UD | 4 | 11 Mar 2011 | |
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| 6 | Draw | 3–0–3 | |
SD | 4 | 18 Dec 2010 | |
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| 5 | Draw | 3–0–2 | |
SD | 4 | 13 Nov 2010 | |
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| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | |
SD | 4 | 30 Oct 2010 | |
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| 3 | Win | 2–0–1 | |
TKO | 2 (4), 1:40 | 25 Sep 2010 | |
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| 2 | Win | 1–0–1 | |
KO | 2 (4), 2:13 | 4 Sep 2010 | |
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| 1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | |
MD | 4 | 14 Aug 2010 | |
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References
- "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com.ni. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- "Byron Rojas stuns Hekkie Budler, wins decision in South Africa". 19 March 2016.
- George, Clarence (4 April 2016). "WBA Orders Rojas-Freshmart Championship Bout". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- Contreras, Robert Aaron. "Knockout CP Freshmart Beats Byron Rojas in Sloppy Strawweight Unification". Roundbyroundboxing.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- "Byron Rojas perdió el título mínimo ante Knockout CP Freshmart". Tudn.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- "Knockout CP Freshmart Decisions Rojas In A Stinker". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- García, German (5 August 2018). "La transformación de Byron "el Gallito" Rojas". Hoy.com.ni. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- "Knockout Vs Rojas II to take place in November". Asianboxing.info. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Jose Aguilar |
Nicaraguan minimumweight champion 30 November 2013 – January 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Julio Mendoza | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Hekkie Budler |
WBA minimumweight champion 19 March 2016 – 29 June 2016 |
Succeeded by Knockout CP Freshmart | ||