Javier Fortuna
Javier Fortuna Francisco (born July 15, 1989) is a Dominican professional boxer. He held the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title from 2015 to 2016; the WBA interim featherweight title from 2012 to 2013; and challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2018.
| Javier Fortuna | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | El Abejón |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
| Reach | 68 1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Born | July 15, 1989 La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 2 |
Early life
Fortuna was raised in La Romana, Dominican Republic, where he trained in boxing with his older brother Jonathon Alexander Fortuna.
Amateur career
Fortuna was a member of the Dominican National Team. During his amateur career, he won a Pan American silver medal and a gold medal at the Dominican National Championships.[1]
Pro career
Fortuna is promoted by Lou DiBella's company DiBella Entertainment.[2] In March 2011,[3] Fortuna knocked out Florida prospect Derrick Wilson to win the WBC Youth Intercontinental Featherweight Championship.[4] He later followed this up with a first-round knockout over prospect Yuandale Evans and a second-round knockout over former IBF and IBO Featherweight Champion Cristobal Cruz.
WBA interim featherweight title fight
On the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV on December 8, 2012, Fortuna faced previously unbeaten Irish fighter Patrick Hyland for the WBA Interim Featherweight Title. Fortuna started fast, throwing power punches in bunches, but the Irishman stayed on his feet and began to put the pressure on Fortuna. Fortuna seemed to fade late but had built enough of an early lead to earn a unanimous decision and hand Hyland his first loss as a professional.
WBA regular super featherweight title fight
On the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri on May 20, 2015, Fortuna faced the Costa Rican Bryan Vázquez for the WBA (Regular) Super Featherweight Title. Fortuna started strong, throwing a lot of punches and making Vasquez look slow. Fortuna kept his game plan until the last round and won his second world title as a professional.
In his first title defence, Fortuna faced Carlos Velasquez. Fortuna started strong, and managed to drop Velasquez in the second round. Fortuna continued to be in control for most of the fight and started punishing Velasquez badly, until the tenth round when the referee stepped in and waved off the fight.
On 20 January, 2018, Fortuna was scheduled to fight Robert Easter Jr for his IBF lightweight belt. However, Fortuna was not able to make weight and Easter Jr's IBF belt was not on the line. Easter Jr ended up victorious, via a debatable split-decision. Two judges scored the fight in favor of the champion, 115-112 and 114-113 and one in favor of Fortuna 114-113.
On 16 June, 2018, Fortuna battled Adrian Granados. In an accidental clash, Fortuna was pushed out of the ring and had to be carried out of the arena on a stretcher. The bout ended in a no-contest decision.[5]
On 2 November, 2019, Fortuna Jesus Cuellar and dominated him to a second-round TKO victory.
Professional record
| 35 Wins (24 Knockouts), 2 Losses, 1 Draw, 2 NC | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 35-2-1 (2) |  |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2019-11-02 |  |
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| Win | 34-2-1 (2) |  |
UD | 10 | 2019-02-09 | |
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| NC | 33-2-1 (2) |  |
ND | 4 (10) | 2018-06-16 | |
Fortuna accidentally injured when he fell out of the ring. |
| Loss | 33-2-1 (1) | |
SD | 12 | 2018-01-20 | |
|
| Win | 33-1-1 (1) |  |
UD | 10 | 2017-09-14 | |
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| Win | 32-1-1 (1) | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2017-06-24 | |
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| Win | 31-1-1 (1) | |
UD | 10 | 2016-11-12 | |
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| Win | 30-1-1 (1) | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2016-09-24 | |
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| Loss | 29-1-1 (1) | |
TKO | 11 (12) | 2016-06-24 |  |
Lost WBA (Regular) Super Featherweight title. |
| Win | 29-0-1 (1) |  |
TKO | 10 (12) | 2015-09-29 | |
Retained WBA (Regular) Super Featherweight title. |
| Win | 28-0–1 (1) |  |
UD | 12 | 2015-05-29 | |
Won WBA (Regular) Super Featherweight title. |
| Win | 26-0–1 (1) | |
KO | 5 (10) | 2014-11-01 | |
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| Win | 25-0–1 (1) | |
UD | 10 | 2014-05-31 | |
|
| Win | 24-0–1 (1) | |
TKO | 4 (10) | 2014-03-10 | |
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| Win | 23-0–1 (1) | |
TKO | 3 (8) | 2013-11-16 | |
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| Draw | 22–0-1 (1) |  |
SD | 10 | 2013-08-02 | |
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| Win | 22–0 (1) | |
KO | 1 (12) | 2013-04-19 | |
Fortuna loses title on the scales, belt on the line for Zamudio only |
| Win | 21–0 (1) |  |
UD | 12 | 2012-12-08 | |
Won interim WBA World featherweight title |
| Win | 20–0 (1) | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2012-07-06 | |
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| Win | 19–0 (1) | |
TKO | 1 (10) | 2012-04-27 | |
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| Win | 18–0 (1) | |
UD | 10 | 2011-12-16 | |
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| Win | 17–0 (1) |  |
RTD | 2 (6) | 2011-11-06 | |
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| Win | 16–0 (1) | |
TKO | 1 (10) | 2011-09-19 | |
Retain WBC Youth Intercontinental featherweight title |
| Win | 15–0 (1) | |
UD | 10 | 2011-05-13 |  |
|
| Win | 14–0 (1) | |
KO | 8 (10) | 2011-03-12 | |
Won vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental featherweight title |
References
- "Javier Fortuna: A Fighter's Journey Begins - Boxing News". doghouseboxing.com.
- "Javier Fortuna starches previously unbeaten Victor Valenzuela in one". secondsout.com.
- Diario, Listin (14 March 2011). "Criollo Javier Fortuna gana corona juvenil CMB". istindiario.com.do.
- "Granados-Fortuna Ends in No-Decision After Freak Accident". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
External links
- Boxing record for Javier Fortuna from BoxRec
- Javier Fortuna - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Yuriorkis Gamboa |
WBA featherweight champion Interim title December 8, 2012 - April 18, 2013 Stripped |
Vacant Title next held by Jesus Cuellar |
| Vacant Title last held by Takashi Uchiyamaas Champion |
WBA super featherweight champion Regular Title May 29, 2015 - June 24, 2016 |
Succeeded by Jason Sosa |