Jose Zepeda
Jose Encarnacion Zepeda (born May 24, 1989) is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent who challenged for the WBO lightweight title in 2015 and the WBC light welterweight title in 2019. As of June 2020, he is ranked as the world's fourth best active light welterweight by BoxRec, eighth by The Ring and ninth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.
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Jose at Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas | |
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Real name | Jose Encarnacion Zepeda |
Nickname(s) | Chon |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Reach | 70 1⁄2 in (179 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | Long Beach, California, U.S. | May 24, 1989
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 36 |
Wins | 32 |
Wins by KO | 25 |
Losses | 2 |
No contests | 2 |
Amateur career
Jose's amateur record was 15-1.
Professional career
Jose began his professional career in 2009.
In December 2010 Jose began working with famed boxing trainer Robert Alcazar former trainer for World Champion Oscar De La Hoya.
In July 2013 he fought former title contender Ricardo Dominguez and won by TKO in the 3rd round.
On 11 July, 2015, Zepeda fought Terry Flanagan in Manchester, England, for the vacant WBO lightweight title. The fight started off entertaining, however, Zepeda was unfortunate enough to injure his shoulder while throwing a punch in the second round, and the referee awarded a TKO win to Flanagan.[1]
In February 2019, he unsuccessfully challenged WBC Super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez for his title.[2]
In his bout against Jose Pedraza, Zepeda started off fast and built up an early lead on the scorecards. Pedraza would show some signs of a comeback, starting in the fifth round. In the end, Zepeda was too much for his opponent, and was awarded a clear unanimous decision victory.[3]
Professional boxing record
36 fights | 32 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 25 | 1 |
By decision | 7 | 1 |
No contests | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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36 | Win | 32–2 (2) | UD | 10 | Jul 7, 2020 | |||
35 | Win | 31–2 (2) | UD | 10 | Sep 14, 2019 | Won vacant WBC-USNBC light welterweight title | ||
34 | NC | 30–2 (2) | NC | 3 (10) | May 18, 2019 | Fight stopped after accidental head clash | ||
33 | Loss | 30–2 (1) | MD | 12 | Feb 10, 2019 | For WBC light welterweight title | ||
32 | Win | 30–1 (1) | TKO | 7 (10), 1:53 | Oct 20, 2018 | |||
31 | Win | 29–1 (1) | KO | 5 (10), 2:40 | Jun 16, 2018 | Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title | ||
30 | Win | 28–1 (1) | TKO | 6 (10), 1:43 | Nov 4, 2017 | |||
29 | Win | 27–1 (1) | TKO | 6 (10), 1:38 | Jun 17, 2017 | Won vacant WBO International light welterweight title | ||
28 | Win | 26–1 (1) | TD | 5 (10), 3:00 | Apr 1, 2017 | Unanimous TD after fight stopped due to accidental head clash | ||
27 | Win | 25–1 (1) | UD | 10 | Apr 16, 2016 | |||
26 | Win | 24–1 (1) | TKO | 1 (10), 1:49 | Jan 23, 2016 | |||
25 | NC | 23–1 (1) | NC | 1 (10), 3:00 | Oct 31, 2015 | Fight stopped after Zepeda cut from accidental head clash | ||
24 | Loss | 23–1 | RTD | 2 (12), 3:00 | Jul 11, 2015 | For vacant WBO lightweight title | ||
23 | Win | 23–0 | KO | 1 (10), 0:44 | Apr 25, 2015 | |||
22 | Win | 22–0 | KO | 2 (8), 2:03 | Jan 17, 2015 | |||
21 | Win | 21–0 | KO | 1 (10), 1:27 | Nov 8, 2014 | |||
20 | Win | 20–0 | KO | 3 (8), 2:22 | Aug 9, 2014 | |||
19 | Win | 19–0 | UD | 8 | Apr 26, 2014 | |||
18 | Win | 18–0 | TKO | 2 (8), 2:10 | Mar 1, 2014 | |||
17 | Win | 17–0 | KO | 3 (10), 2:59 | Dec 21, 2013 | |||
16 | Win | 16–0 | TKO | 3 (6), 2:04 | Oct 11, 2013 | |||
15 | Win | 15–0 | TKO | 3 (8), 2:43 | Jul 13, 2013 | |||
14 | Win | 14–0 | TKO | 5 (8), 1:52 | Nov 24, 2012 | |||
13 | Win | 13–0 | TKO | 1 (8), 2:30 | Oct 20, 2012 | |||
12 | Win | 12–0 | TKO | 6 (8), 2:11 | Sep 21, 2012 | |||
11 | Win | 11–0 | TKO | 1 (8), 1:10 | Sep 8, 2012 | |||
10 | Win | 10–0 | TKO | 6 (8), 1:57 | Jun 2, 2012 | |||
9 | Win | 9–0 | TKO | 2 (6), 1:34 | Mar 16, 2012 | |||
8 | Win | 8–0 | KO | 1 (6), 1:46 | Dec 10, 2011 | |||
7 | Win | 7–0 | KO | 1 (4), 2:25 | Sep 23, 2011 | |||
6 | Win | 6–0 | UD | 6 | May 19, 2011 | |||
5 | Win | 5–0 | UD | 4 | Dec 18, 2010 | |||
4 | Win | 4–0 | RTD | 1 (4), 3:00 | May 28, 2010 | |||
3 | Win | 3–0 | TKO | 1 (4), 2:50 | May 7, 2010 | |||
2 | Win | 2–0 | KO | 1 (4) | Feb 12, 2010 | |||
1 | Win | 1–0 | KO | 1 (4) | Dec 25, 2009 |
References
- "Flanagan Captures WBO Crown, Zepeda Injures Shoulder". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
- "Jose Ramirez survives stiff challenge from Jose Zepeda". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2019-03-29.
- Christ, Scott (2019-09-14). "Jose Zepeda tops Jose Pedraza by decision on Fury-Wallin card". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2020-06-15.