Byron Rojas

Byron Hasael Rojas Hernandez (born 23 June 1990) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who held the WBA minimumweight title in 2016.

Byron Rojas
Statistics
Real nameByron Hasael Rojas Hernandez
Nickname(s)Gallito
Weight(s)Mini flyweight
NationalityNicaraguan
Born (1990-06-23) 23 June 1990
Matagalpa, Nicaragua
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins27
Wins by KO11
Losses4
Draws3
No contests2

Career

Rojas took up boxing after being bullied in his teenage years. He was first trained by Roger Rivas. He became an amateur national champion before turning professional.[1] Rojas drew three times in his first ten fights, and he also lost two bouts around that time, both by split decision.

Rojas won his first regional title, the Nicaraguan minimumweight title, on 30 November 2013, with a unanimous decision win over Jose Aguilar. Rojas defended his title on 22 August 2015, defeating Byron Castellón in a wide unanimous decision (98-93, 97-93, 97-92).[2] On his next fight, Rojas would go on to face WBA and IBO minimumweight champion Hekkie Budler in Kempton Park. Budler was considered a wide favourite prior to the fight, but Rojas won a close fight marred by headbutts via unanimous decision (115-113, 115-113, 115-113). Only the WBA title was at stake, but Budler was stripped of his IBO title after the loss.[3] The WBA then ordered a match-up between Rojas interim champion Knockout CP Freshmart on April 2016.[4] The fight took place on 29 June in Khon Kaen. The fight was widely considered boring, as Knockout clinched through most of the fight to no warning from the referee. Nevertheless, he won the fight by unanimous decision (115-113, 115-113, 115-113) to unseat Rojas.[5][6][7]

After losing the world title, Rojas stringed eight wins together, all of them in Nicaragua, and joined trainer Wilmer Hernández.[8] Rojas was named as the WBA's mandatory challenger, and a rematch between Knockout CP Freshmart and Rojas was signed for 28 November 2018.[9]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
36 fights 27 wins 4 losses
By knockout 11 0
By decision 16 4
Draws 3
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Win 27–4–3 (2) Eliezer Gazo UD 8 24 Aug 2019 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
35 NC 26–4–3 (2) Byron Castellon NC 2 (8), 1:48 28 Jun 2019 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua NC after Castellon was cut
34 Win 26–4–3 (1) Byron Castellon SD 8 23 Feb 2019 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
33 Loss 25–4–3 (1) Knockout CP Freshmart UD 12 29 Nov 2018 Chonburi, Thailand For WBA minimumweight title
32 Win 25–3–3 (1) Daniel Mendoza KO 3 (8), 0:50 28 Jun 2018 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
31 Win 24–3–3 (1) Byron Castellon MD 6 15 Dec 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
30 Win 23–3–3 (1) Omar Ortiz UD 6 24 Nov 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
29 Win 22–3–3 (1) Eddy Castro TKO 3 (8), 0:10 14 Oct 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
28 Win 21–3–3 (1) Nelson Luna UD 8 25 Aug 2017 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
27 Win 20–3–3 (1) Carlos Ortega UD 8 30 Jun 2017 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
26 Win 19–3–3 (1) Juan Lopez Martinez TKO 6 (8) 26 May 2017 Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua
25 Win 18–3–3 (1) Omar Ortiz UD 8 27 Aug 2016 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
24 Loss 17–3–3 (1) Knockout CP Freshmart UD 12 29 Jun 2016 City Hall's Ground, Khon Kaen, Thailand Lost WBA minimumweight title
23 Win 17–2–3 (1) Hekkie Budler UD 12 19 Mar 2016 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won WBA minimumweight title
22 Win 16–2–3 (1) Byron Castellon UD 10 22 Aug 2015 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua Retained Nicaraguan minimumweight title
21 Win 15–2–3 (1) Julio Mendoza TKO 5 (8), 0:10 25 Oct 2014 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
20 Win 14–2–3 (1) Jose Aguilar UD 8 23 Aug 2014 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
19 Win 13–2–3 (1) Ricardo Perez UD 8 17 May 2014 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
18 Win 12–2–3 (1) Israel Morales TKO 2 (8), 2:30 22 Mar 2014 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
17 Win 11–2–3 (1) Eduardo Martinez UD 10 8 Feb 2014 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
16 Win 10–2–3 (1) Jose Aguilar UD 10 30 Nov 2013 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua Won Nicaraguan minimumweight title
15 Win 9–2–3 (1) Luis Rios UD 8 19 Oct 2013 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
14 NC 8–2–3 (1) Alcides Martinez NC 3 (6), 0:47 30 Aug 2013 Batallon de Infanteria Mecanizada, Managua, Nicaragua NC after Martinez could not continue from a head injury
13 Win 8–2–3 Omar Ortiz TKO 3 (6), 2:44 27 Jul 2013 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
12 Win 7–2–3 Alexander Martinez TKO 4 (4), 2:19 23 Mar 2013 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
11 Loss 6–2–3 Roger Collado SD 6 1 Dec 2012 Gimnasio de Nindiri, Masaya, Nicaragua
10 Loss 6–1–3 Luis Rios SD 6 4 Aug 2012 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
9 Win 6–0–3 Roger Collado TKO 4 (6), 0:10 18 Feb 2012 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
8 Win 5–0–3 Francisco Elizabeth TKO 4 (4), 2:14 26 Mar 2011 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
7 Win 4–0–3 Johnson Tellez UD 4 11 Mar 2011 Gimnasio L.A. Promotions, Estelí, Nicaragua
6 Draw 3–0–3 Alcides Martinez SD 4 18 Dec 2010 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
5 Draw 3–0–2 Alcides Martinez SD 4 13 Nov 2010 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
4 Win 3–0–1 Carlos Manzanares SD 4 30 Oct 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
3 Win 2–0–1 Francisco Elizabeth TKO 2 (4), 1:40 25 Sep 2010 Gimnasio Municipal de Chichigalpa, Chinandega, Nicaragua
2 Win 1–0–1 Jose Carvajal KO 2 (4), 2:13 4 Sep 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
1 Draw 0–0–1 Carlos Manzanares MD 4 14 Aug 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua

References
  1. "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com.ni. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  3. "Byron Rojas stuns Hekkie Budler, wins decision in South Africa". 19 March 2016.
  4. George, Clarence (4 April 2016). "WBA Orders Rojas-Freshmart Championship Bout". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  5. Contreras, Robert Aaron. "Knockout CP Freshmart Beats Byron Rojas in Sloppy Strawweight Unification". Roundbyroundboxing.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  6. "Byron Rojas perdió el título mínimo ante Knockout CP Freshmart". Tudn.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  7. "Knockout CP Freshmart Decisions Rojas In A Stinker". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  8. García, German (5 August 2018). "La transformación de Byron "el Gallito" Rojas". Hoy.com.ni. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  9. "Knockout Vs Rojas II to take place in November". Asianboxing.info. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Jose Aguilar		 Nicaraguan minimumweight champion
30 November 2013 – January 2016
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Julio Mendoza
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Hekkie Budler		 WBA minimumweight champion
19 March 2016 – 29 June 2016		 Succeeded by
Knockout CP Freshmart


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