Kevin Jake Cataraja
Kevin Jake Cataraja | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin Jake Dionson Cataraja May 6, 1995 |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Other names | KJ |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight Super Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5½ in (1.66 m) |
| Reach | 65½ in (167 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 18 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
Kevin Jake Dionson Cataraja (born May 6, 1995) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is the current OPBF Super Flyweight champion.
Education
[edit]Cataraja attended University of Cebu for his collegiate studies obtaining a degree in criminology in 2017.[1][2]
Boxing career
[edit]Flyweight division
[edit]On 11 July 2015, Cataraja made his professional debut in boxing. Cataraja defeated Indonesian boxer Ardi Tefa via a Round 6 knockout (KO).[3] 4 months after his debut, Cataraja defeated Indonesian boxer Ellias Nggenggo via a Round 4 technical knockout (TKO).[4] 3 months later, Cataraja registered another victory by defeating Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds.[5]
On 28 May 2016, Cataraja extended his winning streak in just 3 months after his win against Rodriguez by defeating Thai boxer Wanchai Nianghansa via a Round 4 technical knockout (TKO).[6]
Super Flyweight division
[edit]Following the bout, Cataraja moved up one division, to super flyweight, defeated fellow Filipino boxer John Kenan Villaflor six months after his latest bout, winning a technical knockout (TKO) in the first round.[7] Cataraja's next bout was against Lony Cadayday, that was his second match against a Filipino boxer. Cataraja won via a Round 1 knockout (KO).[8]
On 16 September 2017, Cataraja extended his winning streak by defeating Wiljan Ugbaniel via a Round 2 knockout (KO). Ugbaniel was Cataraja's third Filipino opponent.[9] 9 months later, Cataraja registered another victory by defeating Indonesian boxer Frengky Rohi via a Round 3 technical knockout (TKO).[10][11][12]
On 24 November 2018, Cataraja defeated Mexican boxer Victor Hugo Reyes winning a unanimous decision (UD) through ten rounds. Cataraja won the vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight Title.[13][14] Cataraja's next bout was against Delfin de Asis, that was his fourth match against a Filipino boxer. Cataraja won via a Round 3 technical knockout (TKO).[15][16]
In September 2019, Cataraja registered his 11th-straight win against fellow Filipino boxer, Crison Omayao, winning the match via a third-round TKO.[17]
In December 2020, more than one year from his previous fight, Cataraja returned to the ring and defeated fellow Filipino boxer John Mark Apolinario via a Round 1 knockout (KO).[18]
It was reported that Cataraja was scheduled to face fellow Filipino boxer, Cris Alfante ion 16 July 2021.[19][20] Cataraja defeated Alfante via a Round 7 (TKO).[21][22]
Cataraja was scheduled to face Romshane Sarguilla on 26 February 2022.[23][24] He defeated Sarguilla via a Round 3 (TKO).[25]
On 11 February 2023, Cataraja won the OPBF Super Flyweight title by defeating fellow Filipino boxer Edward Heno via a unanimous decision (UD).[26][27]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 18 fights | 17 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17–1 | Kenbun Torres | SD | 10 | 2024-08-24 | Yamato Arena, Suita, Japan | |
| Win | 17–0 | Jun Blazo | UD | 8 | 2024-02-13 | Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines | |
| Win | 16–0 | Edward Heno | UD | 12 | 2023-02-11 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | Won vacant OPBF Super Flyweight title |
| Win | 15–0 | Ronel Dela Cruz | KO | 1 (8), 2:28 | 2022-08-28 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| Win | 14–0 | Romshane Sarguilla | RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 2022-02-26 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| Win | 13–0 | Cris Alfante | TKO | 7 (8), 2:23 | 2021-07-16 | Tabunok Sports Complex, Talisay City, Philippines | |
| Win | 12–0 | John Mark Apolinario | KO | 1 (10) | 2020-12-17 | Sanman Gym, General Santos, Philippines | |
| Win | 11–0 | Crison Omayao | TKO | 3 (10), 2:13 | 2019-09-23 | PMI Colleges Bohol - Taloto Campus, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines | |
| Win | 10–0 | Delfin de Asis | TKO | 3 (10), 1:30 | 2019-07-26 | Passi, Iloilo, Philippines | |
| Win | 9–0 | Victor Hugo Reyes | UD | 10 | 2018-11-24 | IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines | Won vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight title |
| Win | 8–0 | Frengky Rohi | TKO | 3 (10), 2:44 | 2018-06-16 | Tabuelan Astrodome, Tabuelan, Cebu, Philippines | |
| Win | 7–0 | Wiljan Ugbaniel | KO | 2 (8), 1:56 | 2017-09-16 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 6–0 | Lony Cadayday | TKO | 1 (8), 1:47 | 2017-07-08 | IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 5–0 | John Kenan Villaflor | TKO | 1 (6), 0:31 | 2016-11-26 | Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 4–0 | Wanchai Nianghansa | TKO | 4 (8), 0:14 | 2016-05-28 | La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod, Philippines | |
| Win | 3–0 | Pedro Antonio Rodriguez | UD | 8 | 2016-02-27 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ellias Nggenggo | TKO | 4 (6), 2:43 | 2015-11-28 | Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ardi Tefa | KO | 6 (6), 2:19 | 2015-07-11 | Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines |
Titles in boxing
[edit]Minor titles
[edit]- WBO Youth Super Flyweight title (115 lbs)
- OPBF Super Flyweight title (115 lbs)
References
[edit]- ^ Songalia, Ryan (23 November 2016). "KJ Cataraja dreams big in school and the boxing ring". Rappler. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (23 May 2021). "Cebuano boxer, sparring partner of many world champions, dreams of being a world champion one day". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Ardi Tefa". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Ellias Nggenggo". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Pedro Antonio Rodriguez". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Wanchai Nianghansa". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v John Kenan Villaflor". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Lony Cadayday". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Wiljan Ugbaniel". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Frengky Rohi". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ Secuya, Dong (17 June 2018). "CATARAJA WOWS TOWNMATES WITH 3rd ROUND TKO VICTORY OVER ROHI". PhilBoxing. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ Maglinte, Lemuel P. (18 June 2018). "Cataraja destroys Indonesia foe in 3". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Victor Hugo Reyes". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "Pinoy Pride 45: Cebuano KJ Cataraja seizes WBO Youth Championship". ABS-CBN Sports. 24 November 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja v Delfin de Asis". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "Santisima, Cataraja Win Against Gritty Mexicans". World Boxing Organization. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
- ^ "KJ Cataraja vs Crison Omayao". BoxRec. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ Luarca, Roy (17 December 2020). "Cataraja, Santisima, Jerusalem knock out opponents in GenSan". Rappler. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ Rosal, Dale (21 June 2021). "Cataraja stakes unbeaten record against Alfante in July". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Aznar, Edri (15 July 2021). "Jerusalem in crucial OPBF fight with Landero". Yahoo Philippines. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Ryad Merhy Stops Zhaoxin Zhang in Eight, Jerusalem Wins OPBF Title". Boxing Scene. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Armit, Eric (20 July 2021). "The Past Week in Action 19 July 2021: Charlo vs Castano Draw Fails to Unify All Four 154 Lb Belts". PhilBoxing. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Salgados, Lynde (14 February 2022). "Bukidnon boxer Jerusalem nears world title dreams". Rappler. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ Aznar, Edri (11 February 2022). "Domingo takes on Espinas in Sanman Bubble VIII". Sun Star. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Domingo outpoints Espinas in Sanman Bubble VIII". Sun Star Cebu. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ Siasat, JM (11 February 2023). "KJ Cataraja captures OPBF title with unanimous decision win over Heno". GMA News. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (12 February 2023). "Tabuelan, Cebu's 'KJ' Cataraja earns OPBF title via unanimous decision win over Heno". Cebu Daily News via Inquirer. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Kevin Jake Cataraja from BoxRec (registration required)