Elwin Soto

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Elwin Soto
Born
Elwin Soto Castro

(1996-12-23) December 23, 1996 (age 27)
San Felipe, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Other namesLa Pulga
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO13
Losses3

Elwin Soto Castro (born December 23, 1996) is a Mexican professional boxer who held the WBO junior flyweight title from 2019 to 2021. He is currently ranked as the world's fourth best junior flyweight by The Ring,[1] seventh by BoxRec[2] and eighth by TBRB.[3]

Professional career[edit]

WBO junior flyweight champion[edit]

Soto vs. Acosta[edit]

Soto was scheduled to fight the reigning WBO light flyweight champion Ángel Acosta on June 21, 2019, in Acosta's fourth title defense. Soto was at the time the #15 ranked WBO light flyweight contender, and was considered a significant underdog going into the Acosta fight.[4] Going into the twelfth round, Acosta was leading on the scorecards by 105-103, 106-102 and 107-101, while Soto managed to knock the champion down in the third round. Soto staggered Acosta with a left hook in the last round, and piled on volume, before referee Thomas Taylor abruptly stopped the fight at 23 seconds.[5] The stoppage was considered controversial, as Acosta immediately protested the stoppage and didn't seem to be visibly hurt.[6][7]

Soto vs. Heno[edit]

Soto was scheduled to make his first title defense against Edward Heno on October 24, 2019.[8] The fight was set as the main event of the Golden Boy DAZN Thursday Night Fights.[9] Soto won the closely contested fight, during which he was knocked down in the third round, by unanimous decision. The judges' scorecards reflected the close nature of the bout, with scores of 114-113, 115-112, and 115-112.[10]

Soto moved up to flyweight for his next fight, being scheduled to fight Javier Alejandro Rendon in a non-title bout.[11] Rendon's last three fights were at bantamweight, so the fight represented a move in weight for both fighters.[12] Soto made quick work of his opponent, knocking him out with a body shot near the end of the first round.[13]

Soto vs. Buitrago[edit]

For his second title defense, Soto was scheduled to fight the three-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago, on October 30, 2020.[14] Soto won the fight by a competitive unanimous decision, keeping his opponent at bay with his jab and power. Although one judge scored the bout 119-109, media outlets found the scores of 117-111 and 115-113 as more reflective of the contest.[15][16]

His victory against Buitrago was Soto’s final fight under contract with Golden Boy Promotions, after which he signed with Matchroom Boxing USA.[17] His signature with Matchroom opened the road to a title unification bout with Hiroto Kyoguchi, who was likewise under contract with Matchroom Boxing.[18]

Soto vs. Takayama[edit]

For his third title defense, Soto was scheduled to fight the former five-time minimumweight world champion Katsunari Takayama, on May 8, 2021. Takuyama was ranked #11 by the IBF.[19] The fight was set as the co-main event to the super middleweight title unification bout between Canelo Álvarez and Billy Joe Saunders.[20] The fight was competitive throughout the first eight rounds, before Soto upped the volume in the ninth. The fight was stopped near the end of the round, despite Takayama returning shots and not being visibly hurt. The stoppage was considered highly controversial and referee Laurence Cole came under severe criticism.[21][22][23]

Soto vs. Gonzalez[edit]

Soto was ordered to face the WBO junior flyweight mandatory title challenger Jonathan 'Bomba' Gonzalez on July 9, 2021. WBO gave the two of them a 20-day negotiation period in order to work out terms.[24] As the two sides were unable to work out a deal, WBO extended the negotiation period to August 9, before the fight would go into an $80,000-minimum purse bid.[25] All Star Boxing (Gonzalez’s promoter) and Matchroom Boxing (Soto’s promoter) came to an agreement on August 8, therefore avoiding the purse bid.[26] The fight was officially announced for October 16, 2021, to be fought on the undercard of the Mikey Garcia versus Sandor Martin catchweight bout.[27] Soto lost the fight by split decision, with two judges awarding Gonzalez a 116-112 scorecard, while the third judge scored the fight 116-112 for Soto. Soto was unable to successfully pressure and land on the outfighting Gonzalez, who appeared out of danger for the majority of the bout.[28]

Post-championship career[edit]

Soto was scheduled to face Hekkie Budler in the main event of a TV Azteca broadcast card on June 25, 2022, at the Palenque del FEX in Mexicali, Mexico in a WBC light flyweight title eliminator.[29] Soto lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 114–113 for Budler. Budler created a lot of problems for Soto with his boxing ability. Soto was knocked down in the twelfth round, which proved crucial on the official scorecards.[30]

Professional boxing record[edit]

24 fights 21 wins 3 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 8 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 21–3 Jose Armenta UD 10 Nov 11, 2023 San Felipe, Mexico
23 Win 20–3 Brian Mosinos SD 10 May 13, 2023 Durango, Mexico
22 Loss 19–3 Hekkie Budler UD 12 Jun 25, 2022 Palenque del FEX, Mexicali, Mexico
21 Loss 19–2 Jonathan González SD 12 Oct 16, 2021 Chukchansi Park, Fresno, California, US Lost WBO junior flyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Katsunari Takayama TKO 9 (12), 2:44 May 8, 2021 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US Retained WBO junior flyweight title
19 Win 18–1 Carlos Buitrago UD 12 Oct 30, 2020 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US Retained WBO junior flyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Javier Alejandro Rendon KO 1 (10), 2:41 Feb 15, 2020 Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico
17 Win 16–1 Edward Heno UD 12 Oct 24, 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US Retained WBO junior flyweight title
16 Win 15–1 Ángel Acosta KO 12 (12), 0:23 Jun 21, 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US Won WBO junior flyweight title
15 Win 14–1 Joel Castro Cano KO 4 (10), 1:37 May 4, 2019 Salon de Eventos del Hotel Posada del Sol, San Felipe, Mexico
14 Win 13–1 Edgar Ornelas TKO 1 (8), 3:00 Feb 16, 2019 Salon de Eventos del Hotel Posada del Sol, San Felipe, Mexico
13 Win 12–1 Erick Gonzalez Hernandez KO 6 (6), 1:10 Dec 22, 2018 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
12 Win 11–1 Omar Martinez Hernandez UD 6 Oct 6, 2018 Gasmart Stadium, Tijuana, Mexico
11 Win 10–1 Mario Rodriguez UD 8 Jul 28, 2018 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
10 Win 9–1 Jorge Miguel Hernandez TKO 2 (6), 1:56 Jun 9, 2018 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
9 Win 8–1 Wilfredo Guerrero KO 2 (6), 1:07 Jun 2, 2018 Hotel Posada del Mar, San Felipe, Mexico
8 Win 7–1 Jesus Hernandez Sierra TKO 4 (10), 2:47 Feb 17, 2018 Domo del Parque San Rafael, Guadalajara, Mexico
7 Win 6–1 Pedro Verdin TKO 4 (6), 2:41 Oct 14, 2017 Salon de Eventos del Hotel Posada del Sol, San Felipe, Mexico
6 Win 5–1 Bryan Hernandez TKO 1 (6), 0:32 May 13, 2017 Hotel Posada del Mar, San Felipe, Mexico
5 Win 4–1 Jesus Hernandez Sierra PTS 6 Apr 7, 2017 Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Mexico
4 Win 3–1 Alejandro Esqueda TKO 1 (6), 0:48 Mar 25, 2017 Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, Mexico
3 Loss 2–1 Danny Andujo UD 4 Feb 11, 2017 Renaissance Hotel, Palm Springs, California, US
2 Win 2–0 Erick Jovani Negrete TKO 1 (4), 0:41 Nov 19, 2016 Salon de Eventos del Hotel Posada del Sol, San Felipe, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Efrain Gonzalez UD 6 Oct 15, 2016 Salón Social Posada del Mar, San Felipe, Mexico

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  2. ^ "BoxRec: Ratings".
  3. ^ "Rankings – Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  4. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Angel Acosta To Face Elwin Soto on 6/21 Cancio-Machado II". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  5. ^ Salazar, Francisco. "Elwin Soto scores come from behind 12th round TKO of Angel Acosta, wins WBO 108 title". ringtv.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  6. ^ Christ, Scott. "Acosta vs Soto results: Elwin Soto stuns Angel Acosta to win WBO 108-pound title". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  7. ^ Wilson, Michael. "Elwin Soto Stops Angel Acosta in Controversial Fashion!". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  8. ^ Salazar, Francisco. "Elwin Soto faces Edward Heno in first defense of junior flyweight belt". ringtv.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  9. ^ Random Hits. "Elwin Soto vs. Edward Heno Tops Golden Boy Card, Oct. 24". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  10. ^ Christ, Scott. "Thursday Night Fights results: Elwin Soto retains WBO title via close decision over Edward Heno". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  11. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Elwin Soto Returns Home To Mexicali For Non-Title Fight". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  12. ^ Salazar, Francisco. "Elwin Soto stays busy with non-title fight in Mexico". ringtv.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  13. ^ Soto, Rafael. "Elwin Soto Destroys Javier Rendon in The First Round". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  14. ^ Montoya, Érika. "Elwin Soto regresa al boxeo para defender su título ante Carlos Buitrago". milenio.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  15. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Elwin Soto Boxes Past Carlos Buitrago To Retain Title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  16. ^ Wilson, Michael. "Elwin Soto Successfully Makes 2nd Title Defense With Wide Decision". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  17. ^ Esco, Wil. "Elwin Soto signs promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  18. ^ Wilson, Michael. "Elwin Soto: "I'm Excited To Unify The Division Under Matchroom"". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  19. ^ "Soto vs Takayama - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  20. ^ Wainwright, Anson. "Katsunari Takayama: I am looking forward to demolishing Elwin Soto". ringtv.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  21. ^ Herriges, Jeremy. "Elwin Soto defeats Katsunari Takayama after horrible referee stoppage (Video)". fansided.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  22. ^ Idec, Keith. "Elwin Soto Secures Controversial Stoppage of Takayama in Ninth". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  23. ^ Simpson, Bakari. "Elwin Soto Remains Champion After Extremely Premature Stoppage!". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  24. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Elwin Soto-Jonathan Gonzalez: WBO Orders Status Update on Negotiations For Title Fight". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  25. ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. "WBO sends Elwin Soto vs Jonathan Gonzalez to purse bid". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  26. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Elwin Soto, Jonathan Gonzalez Reach Terms For WBO Title Fight, Eyed For September 18 In U.S." boxingscene.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  27. ^ Idec, Keith. "Mikey Garcia-Sandor Martin, Two 108-Pound Title Fights October 16 On DAZN". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  28. ^ O'Hara, Ryan. "Jonathan Gonzalez upsets Elwin Soto via decision, claims WBO 108-pound title". ringtv.com. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  29. ^ Salazar, Francisco (11 May 2022). "Elwin Soto To Face Hekkie Budler In WBC Eliminator On June 25". ringtv.com. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  30. ^ Boxingscene Staff (26 June 2022). "Hekkie Budler Drops, Shocks Elwin Soto For Unanimous Decision Win". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 26 June 2022.

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO light flyweight champion
June 21, 2019 – Oct 16, 2021 		Succeeded by
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