Julio Ceja (boxer)

Julio Ceja
Born
Julio César Ceja Pedraza

(1992-11-18) November 18, 1992 (age 31)
Other namesPollito
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1]
Reach63+12 in (161 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins32
Wins by KO28
Losses5
Draws1

Julio César Ceja Pedraza (born November 18, 1992) is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBC super bantamweight title from 2015 to 2016.

Professional career

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IBF title fight

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On May 11, 2013 Ceja lost to Jamie McDonnell for the IBF bantamweight world title by majority decision after Léo Santa Cruz vacated the title to move up in weight.[2]

WBC Silver title fight

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On October 12, 2013 Ceja defeated Juan José Montes by 10th-round technical knockout to win the WBC Silver bantamweight title.[3]

WBC interim title fight

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Ceja defeated Hugo Ruiz for the interim WBC World super bantamweight title. The interim title was made available due to Léo Santa Cruz moving to featherweight. Ceja was later elevated to full title holder after Santa Cruz vacated.[4]

Professional boxing record

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38 fights 32 wins 5 losses
By knockout 28 4
By decision 4 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
38 Loss 32–5–1 Mark Magsayo KO 10 (12), 2:33 21 Aug 2021 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBO International featherweight title
37 Draw 32–4–1 Brandon Figueroa SD 12 23 Nov 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For WBA (Regular) super bantamweight title
36 Loss 32–4 Guillermo Rigondeaux TKO 8 (12) 23 Jun 2019 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, U.S.
35 Loss 32–3 Franklin Manzanilla RTD 4 (12) 26 May 2018 Teatro Moliere, Mexico City, Mexico Lost WBC Silver super bantamweight title
34 Win 32–2 Breilor Teran UD 12 25 Nov 2017 Palenque de Deportes, Chetumal, Mexico Retained WBC Silver super bantamweight title
33 Win 31–2 Anselmo Moreno KO 3 (12) 27 May 2017 Centro de Convenciones Amador, Panama City, Panama Won vacant WBC Silver super bantamweight title
32 Loss 30–2 Hugo Ruiz TKO 1 (12) 27 Feb 2016 Honda Center, Anaheim, U.S. Lost WBC super bantamweight title
31 Win 30–1 Hugo Ruiz TKO 5 (12) 29 Aug 2015 Staples Center, Los Angeles, U.S. Won WBC interim super bantamweight title
30 Win 29–1 Oscar Blanquet UD 10 14 Mar 2015 Auditorio Municipal, Naucalpan, Mexico
29 Win 28–1 Lionel Mark Duran KO 5 (12) 22 Nov 2014 Plaza de los Martíres, Toluca, Mexico Retained WBC Silver bantamweight title
28 Win 27–1 Ranel Suco TKO 10 (12) 26 Apr 2014 Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC Silver bantamweight title
27 Win 26–1 Jesus Acosta TKO 4 (10) 8 Feb 2014 Caballerizas de Huixquilucan, Huixquilucan, Mexico
26 Win 25–1 Juan José Montes TKO 10 (12) 12 Oct 2013 Hard Rock Hotel, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Won vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title
25 Loss 24–1 Jamie McDonnell MD 12 11 May 2013 Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, England For vacant IBF bantamweight title
24 Win 24–0 Henry Maldonado KO 5 (10) 9 Feb 2013 Arena ITSON, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico Retained WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
23 Win 23–0 Eden Marquez KO 2 (10) 21 Dec 2012 Auditorio Ernesto Rufo, Rosarito, Mexico
22 Win 22–0 Luis Melendez TKO 6 (10) 24 Nov 2012 Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
21 Win 21–0 Genaro García UD 10 22 Sep 2012 Unidad Deportiva Norte, Cortázar, Mexico Retained IBF Latino bantamweight title
20 Win 20–0 Genaro Camargo TKO 3 (12) 28 Jul 2012 Domo de la Feria, Leon, Mexico Won vacant IBF Latino bantamweight title
19 Win 19–0 Cruz Carbajal KO 3 (10) 28 Apr 2012 Grand Oasis Resort, Cancun, Mexico
18 Win 18–0 Ronald Barrera KO 4 (12) 21 Jan 2012 Centro de Convenciones, Jilotepec, Mexico Won vacant WBC FECARBOX bantamweight title
17 Win 17–0 Elvis Guillen TKO 2 (4) 26 Nov 2011 Campo Futbol Colosio, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Alejandro Morales TKO 1 (12) 3 Sep 2011 Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico Retained WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Cesar Javier Gandara KO 3 (12) 25 Jun 2011 Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, Cozumel, Mexico Won vacant WBC FECARBOX super flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Victor Martinez KO 4 (10) 27 May 2011 Music Hall, Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Rodolfo Hernandez KO 3 (10) 4 Mar 2011 Music Hall, Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Luis Angel Rosales TKO 7 (8) 19 Nov 2010 Deportivo Tlalli, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Pedro Melo TKO 4 (6) 23 Oct 2010 World Trade Center, Mexico City, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Ricardo Mercado TKO 3 (4) 22 Jul 2010 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Cesar Reyes TKO 1 (4) 3 Jun 2010 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Gustavo Molina KO 1 (4) 22 Apr 2010 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Randy Castro KO 4 (4) 11 Mar 2010 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Eugenio Espiritu TKO 3 (4) 12 Feb 2010 Deportivo Tlalli, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Eduardo Vargas TKO 2 (4) 4 Dec 2009 Arena Champotón, Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Javier Vilchis TKO 1 9 Nov 2009 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Cristian Estrada TKO 1 (4) 6 Oct 2009 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Fernando Curiel UD 4 8 Sep 2009 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Floro Carranza TKO 1 (4) 17 Jul 2009 Arena Adolfo López Mateos, Tlalnepantla, Mexico

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Premier Boxing Champions tale of the tape prior to the Mark Magsayo fight.
  2. ^ "McDonnell Achieves Dream, Shocks Ceja For IBF Belt". Boxingscene. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  3. ^ "Julio Ceja, Mariana Juarez Wins Bouts in Jalisco". Boxingscene. 13 October 2013. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  4. ^ "Ceja KOs Ruiz, wins interim title". ESPN. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Toshiaki Nishioka
WBC super bantamweight champion
Interim Title

August 29, 2015 – November 1, 2015
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Tomoki Kameda
Preceded by WBC super bantamweight champion
November 1, 2015 – February 27, 2016
Succeeded by