Jesús Rojas (Venezuelan boxer)

Jesus 'Kiki' Rojas (born 31 January 1964 in Rio Caribe, Sucre) is a former professional boxer in the super flyweight division from Venezuela.

Jesus Rojas
Statistics
Real nameJesus Rojas
Nickname(s)Kiki
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
NationalityVenezuelan
Born (1964-01-31) January 31, 1964
Río Caribe, Venezuela
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins36
Wins by KO20
Losses10
Draws4
No contests1

Boxing career

Rojas turned professional in 1985 and captured the WBA flyweight title with a decision win over Fidel Bassa in 1989. He lost the title in his first defense to Yul-Woo Lee by decision in 1990. Later that year he took on Leopard Tamakuma again for the WBA flyweight title, but drew with him. He later moved up in weight and challenged WBA super flyweight title holder Yokthai Sithoar in 1997, but lost a decision. In 1998 he captured the WBA super flyweight title, with a decision win over Satoshi Iida. He lost the title in 1999 to Hideki Todaka and later retired in 2004 after a loss to Eric Morel.

See also

Achievements
Preceded by
Fidel Bassa
WBA flyweight champion
September 30, 1989 – March 10, 1990
Succeeded by
Lee Yul-woo
Preceded by
Satoshi Iida
WBA super flyweight champion
December 23, 1998 – July 31, 1999
Succeeded by
Hideki Todaka


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