Jason Sosa
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| Born | (1988-03-10) March 10, 1988 (age 36)
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Other names | El Canito |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 4 |
Jason Sosa (born March 10, 1988) is an American former professional boxerofPuerto Rican descent, who held the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title from 2016 to 2017.[1]
Sosa made his professional debut in November 2009 defeating Jonathan Ocasio by knockout in the three round in Philadelphia, USA.[1]
He won the WBA super featherweight title in June 2016 with an eleven-round win over Javier FortunainBeijing.[1][2]
He had his first title defense on November 12, 2016, Against Stephen Smith. Sosa won the fight convincingly, winning on all three scorecards, 117–110, 116-112 and 116–111.[3]
In his next bout, Sosa fought WBO super featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko. Lomachenko dominated Sosa over nine rounds and Sosa retired in his corner after the end of the ninth round.[4]
| 31 fights | 23 wins | 4 losses |
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| By knockout | 16 | 3 |
| By decision | 7 | 1 |
| Draws | 4 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 31 | Loss | 23–4–4 | Miguel Berchelt | KO | 4 (12), 2:56 | Nov 2, 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | For WBC super featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 23–3–4 | Haskell Rhodes | TKO | 7 (10), 0:07 | Aug 10, 2019 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 22–3–4 | Moises Delgadillo | UD | 10 | Jan 18, 2019 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 21–3–4 | Reynaldo Blanco | UD | 8 | Aug 18, 2018 | Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, U.S. | |
| 27 | Loss | 20–3–4 | Yuriorkis Gamboa | MD | 10 | Nov 25, 2017 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 26 | Loss | 20–2–4 | Vasiliy Lomachenko | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | Apr 8, 2017 | MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. | For WBO super featherweight title |
| 25 | Win | 20–1–4 | Stephen Smith | UD | 12 | Nov 12, 2016 | Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco | Retained WBA (Regular) super featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 19–1–4 | Javier Fortuna | TKO | 11 (12), 0:45 | Jun 24, 2016 | Capital Gym, Beijing, China | Won WBA (Regular) super featherweight title |
| 23 | Draw | 18–1–4 | Nicholas Walters | MD | 10 | Dec 19, 2015 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 18–1–3 | Jorge Pazos | KO | 6 (8), 0:32 | Oct 2, 2015 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 17–1–3 | Jerry Belmontes | KO | 1 (8), 2:39 | Aug 15, 2015 | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 20 | Win | 16–1–3 | Santiago Bustos | TKO | 5 (8), 2:27 | Jun 13, 2015 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 15–1–3 | Herbert Quartey | TKO | 1 (6), 2:23 | Apr 25, 2015 | Coliseo Mario Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | |
| 18 | Win | 14–1–3 | Bergman Aguilar | TKO | 4 (8), 1:54 | Mar 6, 2015 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 13–1–3 | Juan G Cruz | TKO | 2 (6), 2:41 | Oct 18, 2014 | Coliseo Cosme Beitiá Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico | |
| 16 | Win | 12–1–3 | Michael Brooks | KO | 9 (10), 2:27 | Apr 12, 2014 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 11–1–3 | Bryne Green | KO | 4 (6), 2:36 | Nov 16, 2013 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 10–1–3 | Tyrone Luckey | KO | 2 (8), 2:58 | Sep 26, 2013 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 9–1–3 | Georgi Kevlishvili | KO | 4 (8), 2:21 | Jun 1, 2013 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 8–1–3 | Joseph Perez | TKO | 4 (6), 2:10 | Jan 19, 2013 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 7–1–3 | Isaac Suarez | TKO | 2 (6), 2:10 | Dec 8, 2012 | McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 6–1–3 | Clinton B. Douglas | TKO | 3 (6), 1:17 | Oct 12, 2012 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 5–1–3 | Esteban Rodriguez | MD | 4 | Sep 21, 2012 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 8 | Draw | 4–1–3 | Angel Luis Ocasio | MD | 8 | Apr 20, 2012 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 7 | Draw | 4–1–2 | Angel Luis Ocasio | MD | 6 | Jan 13, 2012 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 4–1–1 | Anthony Allen | UD | 4 | Oct 28, 2011 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 5 | Loss | 3–1–1 | Tre'Sean Wiggins | TKO | 1 (4), 2:02 | Sep 25, 2010 | Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Clinton B. Douglas | UD | 4 | Jul 9, 2010 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 3 | Draw | 2–0–1 | Jose Ortiz | SD | 4 | May 7, 2010 | South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ramon Ellis | UD | 4 | Mar 26, 2010 | Hamilton Manor, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jonathan Ocasio | TKO | 3 (4), 1:13 | Nov 20, 2009 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Professional debut |
| Achievements | ||
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| Preceded by | WBA super featherweight champion Regular title June 24, 2016 – February 15, 2017 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Alberto Machadoas Champion |
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