Humberto Soto


Armando Humberto Soto Ochoa, best known as Humberto Soto, is a Mexican professional boxer. A veteran of the sport for over 20 years, he is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC super featherweight title from 2008 to 2009, and the WBC lightweight title from 2010 to 2011. He also held the WBC interim featherweight title from 2005 to 2006.

Professional career

Soto made his pro debut at the age of 17 and accumulated a record of 36-5-2, which included a 14 fight undefeated streak, before challenging for his first major title.

Featherweight

On August 20, 2005, Soto won the interim WBC Featherweight title by beating Rocky Juarez, in a fight which he accepted on two weeks notice.
On January 17, 2006, Soto defended his interim title by knocking out Oscar León in the 9th round. He vacated his interim featherweight title and defeated Ivan Valle in a WBC Super Featherweight title eliminator bout.
On January 22, 2007, Soto defeated Humberto Toledo by third-round knockout. In his next bout, he defeated Bobby Pacquiao by seventh-round knockout.
On November 17, 2007, Soto fought reigning WBO Super Featherweight champion Joan Guzmán but lost the bout by unanimous decision.

Soto vs. Guzman

On November 17, 2007, Humberto Soto fought WBO Junior-Welterweight champion Joan Guzman. The Dominican champion dominated the fight based on his speed of hands, reflexes, and superior boxing skills, effectively counter punching the relentless attack of Soto, who showcased tremendous strength, courage and determination. Guzman won the bout by Unanimous Decision.

Super Featherweight

Soto vs. Lorenzo

On June 28, 2008, Soto faced off against Francisco Lorenzo for the vacant interim WBC Super Featherweight title. Soto knocked Lorenzo down twice in the fourth round with a barrage of punches. However, after lengthy consultations with officials at ringside, referee Joe Cortez disqualified Soto for hitting Lorenzo after he was down in what appeared to be a grazing punch. Cortez's decision was widely criticized and the WBC refused to award Lorenzo the title.
WBC president José Sulaimán condemned the decision as a "gross injustice" and one of the biggest he has seen in a long time. Sulaiman also announced that the WBC board of governors will vote on whether to declare the fight a no contest or to declare Soto the winner by knockout. Lorenzo, therefore, was not presented the green WBC belt as its champion, since it, though, opted to ignore the official verdict, and declared the title vacant. Sulaiman stated he wasn’t seeking to overrule the decision, but: "While we respect the authority of the for a decision of the fight, we are the only ones to have the authority to decide on the decision relating to the WBC world title."
On October 11, 2008, Soto defeated Gamaliel Díaz to win the interim WBC Super Featherweight title by technical knock out. Soto knocked Diaz down in the first round and dominated him throughout the bout. Diaz was docked two points for excessive holding and his corner refused to send him out for the eleventh round.
On December 20, 2008, Soto captured the vacant WBC Super Featherweight Championship with a 12-round unanimous decision over Francisco Lorenzo in a rematch of their controversial bout. Lorenzo was repeatedly warned for low-blows and headbutting throughout the bout. Lorenzo was docked one point in the 7th round for headbutting and another in the 8th for excessive holding. The final scores were 117-109 from two of the judges and 118-108 on the other card in favor of Soto.
In 2009, Soto successfully defended his WBC Super Featherweight title 3 times. On December 12, 2009, Soto moved up to the lightweight division and defeated former two-time champion Jesús Chávez by a 10-round unanimous decision.

Lightweight

On March 13, 2010, Soto claimed the WBC Lightweight Championship by defeating David Diaz. Soto dropped Diaz in the opening and final rounds en route to a unanimous decision victory.
On May 15, 2010, Soto made his first title defense against Ricardo Dominguez. Soto won the fight with a 12-round unanimous decision with the judges scoring the fight, 118-110 on two of the scorecards and 117-112 on the other one for Soto.
Soto and Urbano Antillon staged a stirring world lightweight title bout at the Honda Center. Soto, relying on his ability to strike the challenger with barrages, made his third successful title defense by outlasting Maywood's Antillon in a close unanimous decision, December 4, 2010.

Super Lightweight

In July 2011 Soto relinquished his WBC Lightweight Title in anticipation of competing in the junior welterweight division.
A bout between hard-hitting Argentinian junior welterweight and Soto has been confirmed for late April. Soto is riding a 14-bout winning streak that includes six knockouts.

Soto vs. Sollano

On June 23, 2012 Humberto Soto faced hard-hitting filipino junior welterweight Karl Sollano. dropped Soto in the fifth round. Soto's corner stopped the bout between the rounds.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
82Loss69–10–2 Jessie VargasTKO6, Apr 26, 2019 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
81Win69–9–2 Brandon RíosUD12Feb 23, 2019 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
80Win68–9–2 Edgar PuertaUD10Aug 3, 2018 Plaza Pueblo Antiguo, Ensenada, Mexico
79Win67–9–2 Joel JuarezTKO2, 2:35May 26, 2018 Rosarito Beach, Mexico
78Win66–9–2 Daniel RuizTKO2, 2:08Oct 1, 2016 Gimnasio Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, Mexico
77Loss65–9–2 Antonio OrozcoUD10Oct 3, 2015 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
76Win65–8–2 John Molina Jr.UD10Sep 13, 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO light welterweight title
75Win64–8–2 Wilfrido BuelvasUD12Jun 14, 2014 Explanada Municipal, Tlalnepantla de Baz, MexicoRetained WBC Silver International light welterweight title
74Win63–8–2 Juan Carlos AbreuUD10Mar 22, 2014 Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
73Win62–8–2 Mahonri MontesUD12Sep 28, 2013 Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC Silver International light welterweight title
72Win61–8–2 Hiroshi NakamoriTKO9, 2:29Jun 8, 2013 Monumental Villa Charra "Carlos Bowser González", Tijuana, MexicoRetained WBC Silver International light welterweight title
71Win60–8–2 Silverio OrtizUD12Feb 9, 2013 Arena ITSON, Ciudad Obregón, MexicoRetained WBF welterweight title;
Won vacant WBC Silver International light welterweight title
70Win59–8–2 Jose LopezUD12Nov 10, 2012 Estadio Morelos, Morelia, MexicoWon WBF welterweight title
69Loss58–8–2 Lucas MatthysseRTD5, 3:00Jun 23, 2012 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
68Win58–7–2 Claudinei LacerdaUD10Apr 7, 2012 Grand Oasis, Cancún, Mexico
67Win57–7–2 Adailton de JesusKO4, 0:26Nov 26, 2011 Campo Futbol Colosio, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
66Win56–7–2 José AlfaroTKO2, 1:00Sep 3, 2011 Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
65Win55–7–2 Motoki Sasaki11, 1:18Jun 25, 2011 Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, Cozumel, MexicoRetained WBC lightweight title;
Unanimous TD after Soto could not continue from a slip
64Win54–7–2 Fidel MuñozUD10Mar 5, 2011 Palenque de Feria, Tepic, Mexico
63Win53–7–2 Urbano AntillónUD12Dec 4, 2010 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Retained WBC lightweight title
62Win52–7–2 Fidel MuñozUD12Sep 18, 2010 Estadio Banorte, Culiacán, MexicoRetained WBC lightweight title
61Win51–7–2 Ricardo DomínguezUD12May 15, 2010 Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC lightweight title
60Win50–7–2 David DíazUD12Mar 13, 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBC lightweight title
59Win49–7–2 Jesús ChávezUD10Dec 19, 2009 Arena ITSON, Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
58Win48–7–2 Aristides PérezTKO2, 1:21Sep 15, 2009 Plaza de Toros, Cancún, MexicoRetained WBC super featherweight title
57Win47–7–2 Benoit GaudetTKO9, 2:25May 2, 2009 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC super featherweight title
56Win46–7–2 Antonio DavisTKO4, 2:38Mar 28, 2009 Bullring by the Sea, Tijuana, MexicoRetained WBC super featherweight title
55Win45–7–2 Francisco LorenzoUD12Dec 20, 2008 Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, Cozumel, MexicoWon vacant WBC super featherweight title
54Win44–7–2 Gamaliel DíazRTD11, 0:10Oct 11, 2008 Coliseo Centenario, Torreón, MexicoWon vacant WBC interim super featherweight title
53Loss43–7–2 Francisco Lorenzo4, 2:43Jun 28, 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC interim super featherweight title;
Soto disqualified for hitting Lorenzo after a knockdown
52Win43–6–2 Carlos UriasTKO5 Mar 14, 2008 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
51Loss42–6–2 Joan GuzmánUD12Nov 17, 2007 Borgata, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBO super featherweight title
50Win42–5–2 Ismael GonzálezTKO3, 0:25Sep 14, 2007 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
49Win41–5–2 Bobby PacquiaoKO7, 1:48Jun 9, 2007 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48Win40–5–2 Humberto ToledoTKO3, 1:50Feb 22, 2007 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
47Win39–5–2 Ivan ValleTKO4, 0:48Aug 12, 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
46Win38–5–2 Oscar LeónTKO9 Feb 17, 2006 Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained WBC interim super featherweight title
45Win37–5–2 Ulises DuarteKO1, 2:20Oct 13, 2005 Hotel Villa Cahita, Los Mochis, Mexico
44Win36–5–2 Rocky JuarezUD12Aug 20, 2005 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Won WBC interim featherweight title
43Win35–5–2 Ismael GonzálezTKO10, 1:23Dec 10, 2004 El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
4234–5–2 Jorge SolísNC3, 3:00Sep 17, 2004 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.NC after Solís was cut from an accidental head clash
41Win34–5–2 Gerardo ZayasTKO6, 1:41Jul 12, 2004 Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
40Win33–5–2 Wilson AlcorroTKO6, 1:23May 28, 2004 Congress Theater, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39Win32–5–2 Manny RiveroKO1 Apr 30, 2004 Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
38Win31–5–2 Oscar GalindoTKO3 Feb 16, 2004 Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
37Win30–5–2 James BakerUD10Dec 12, 2003 Edgewater Hotel and Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
36Win29–5–2 Luís FuenteUD10Sep 12, 2003 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win28–5–2 Hector MancinaUD10Aug 15, 2003 Los Mochis, Mexico
34Win27–5–2 Armando CordobaUD10Jun 27, 2003 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
33Win26–5–2 Abel SepulvedaTKO4Jun 6, 2003 Auditorio Municipal, Rosarito Beach, Mexico
32Win25–5–2 César FigueroaTKO7, 2:36Feb 28, 2003 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
31Win24–5–2 Emidgio GastelumTKO12, 1:49Nov 22, 2002 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title
30Win23–5–2 Juan RuizKO4Nov 15, 2002 Los Mochis, Mexico
29Loss22–5–2 Kevin KelleyMD12Jul 13, 2002 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBA–NABA super featherweight title
28Win22–4–2 Ricardo MartínezTKO9 Jun 14, 2002 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
27Win21–4–2 Marco Angel PérezTKO3, 1:16May 17, 2002 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
26Win20–4–2 Mark Burse10Apr 26, 2002 Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, U.S.
25Win19–4–2 Cristin RojasTKO1Mar 15, 2002 Los Mochis, Mexico
24Win18–4–2 Sergio SanchezPTS10Dec 15, 2001 Ensenada, Mexico
23Win17–4–2 Francisco ReynaKO1Nov 24, 2001 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
22Win16–4–2 Hector GuzmanTKO5 Sep 28, 2001 Gimnasio Oscar García, Ensenada, Mexico
21Win15–4–2 Jesus EscalanteTKO5 Aug 17, 2001 Ensenada, MexicoWon vacant WBA Fedecentro super bantamweight title
20Win14–4–2 Enrique ColinKO2 Mar 31, 2001 Guasave, MexicoWon vacant WBC Youth super featherweight title
19Loss13–4–2 David MurilloUD10Nov 3, 2000 Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juarez, MexicoLost WBC Youth featherweight title
18Win13–3–2 Ramon VallesKO1 Sep 1, 2000 Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant WBC Mundo Hispano featherweight title
17Loss12–3–2 Hector Javier Marquez11, 0:10May 27, 2000 Arena México, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant Mexico featherweight title
16Win12–2–2 Carlos Ramon MairenaTKO4 Mar 10, 2000 Salon Rodeo, Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant WBC Youth featherweight title
15Win11–2–2 Emidgio GastelumPTS12Dec 10, 1999 Salon Rodeo, Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
14Win10–2–2 Dave HindsPTS6Nov 13, 1999 Sports Arena, Hull, England
13Draw9–2–2 Emidgio Gastelum2 Sep 10, 1999 Forum "El Gran Salon", Los Mochis, MexicoFor vacant WBA–NABA featherweight title
12Win9–2–1 Ramon AragonPTS8Aug 27, 1999 Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
11Win8–2–1 Gerardo Zayas11 Jul 2, 1999 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
10Win7–2–1 Jesus Escalante6 May 20, 1999 Salon Rodeo, Los Mochis, MexicoRetained Mexican Pacific Coast featherweight title
9Loss6–2–1 Luiz Claudio FreitasUD10Apr 2, 1999 Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
8Win6–1–1 Ramon Valles10Jan 29, 1999 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, MexicoWon vacant Mexican Pacific Coast featherweight title
7Win5–1–1 Cayetano RomeroPTS8Jun 6, 1998 Mexico City, Mexico
6Loss4–1–1 Angel Eduardo MataPTS6May 15, 1998 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
5Win4–0–1 Cayetano Romero2May 5, 1998 Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico City, Mexico
4Win3–0–1 Carlos RiosPTS4Mar 27, 1998 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
3Win2–0–1 Emidgio GastelumPTS4Dec 5, 1997 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
2Draw1–0–1 Ivan Gutierrez Valencia4Oct 24, 1997 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
1Win1–0Guillermo Guerra4Sep 26, 1997 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico