Jesús Soto Karass


Jesús Soto Karass is a Mexican professional boxer who has challenged once for the WBA interim welterweight title in 2013. His older brother is José Luis Soto Karass, also a professional boxer.

Professional career

Soto Karass holds wins over Michel Rosales, Saúl Román, Carson Jones, Vince Phillips, David Estrada, and Andre Berto. He is signed to Bob Arum's Top Rank. His fight with Gabriel Martínez was ruled a No Contest after an unintentional headbutt.

Soto Karass vs. Jones I, II

Jesús lost to Mike Jones on the undercard of Margarito vs. Pacquiao in Arlington, Texas on November 13, 2010. This fight was a huge controversy after the fight when the decision was ruled in favor of Mike Jones after a hard fought battle which saw Mike Jones become exhausted after the second round due to an attempt at finishing the fight. A rematch for this fight happened on February 19, 2011, with Karass losing a convincing fight holding his side.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Win29–13–4 Neeco MaciasMD10Nov 8, 2018 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
46Loss28–13–4 Juan Carlos AbreuKO8, 1:07Nov 2, 2017 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
45Loss28–12–4 Mauricio HerreraMD10Aug 4, 2017 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
44Loss28–11–4 Yoshihiro KamegaiRTD8, 3:00Sep 10, 2016 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
43Draw28–10–4 Yoshihiro KamegaiSD10Apr 15, 2016 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42Loss28–10–3 Devon AlexanderUD10Jun 21, 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
41Loss28–9–3 Keith ThurmanTKO9, 2:21Dec 14, 2013 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.For WBA interim welterweight title
40Win28–8–3 Andre BertoTKO12, 0:48Jul 27, 2013 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant NABF welterweight title
39Win27–8–3 Selçuk AydınMD10Jan 26, 2013 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38Loss26–8–3 Marcos MaidanaTKO8, 0:43Sep 15, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBA International welterweight title
37Win26–7–3 Euri GonzálezTKO5, 1:50Jul 7, 2012 OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
36Win25–7–3 Said El Harrak10May 26, 2012 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
35Loss24–7–3 Gabriel RosadoTKO5, 2:06Jan 21, 2012 Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Loss24–6–3 Mike JonesUD12Feb 19, 2011 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBA–NABA, WBO–NABO, and WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
33Loss24–5–3 Mike Jones10Nov 13, 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.For WBA–NABA, WBO–NABO, and vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
3224–4–3 Gabriel MartínezNC2, 0:01May 29, 2010 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IllinoisNC after Martínez was cut from an accidental head clash
31Loss24–4–3 Alfonso Gómez6, 2:14Nov 14, 2009 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title;
Unanimous TD after Gómez was cut from an accidental head clash
30Win24–3–3 Edvan Dos Santos BarrosUD10Aug 29, 2009 QuikTrip Park, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
29Win23–3–3 Carson JonesUD10Feb 6, 2009 Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
28Win22–3–3 Hicklet LauTKO2, 1:59Nov 28, 2008 Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.
27Win21–3–3 David EstradaTKO8, 1:03Jul 25, 2008 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant NABF welterweight title
26Win20–3–3 Chris SmithUD10Apr 11, 2008 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
25Win19–3–3 Germaine SandersUD10Jan 18, 2008 Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.
24Win18–3–3 Juan Manuel BuendiaUD10Nov 15, 2007 Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Win17–3–3 Jose Antonio OjedaTKO3, 1:30Aug 17, 2007 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
22Draw16–3–3 Gilbert Venegas12May 25, 2007 Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
21Win16–3–2 Luciano PerezRTD7, 0:10Dec 15, 2006 Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
20Win15–3–2 Michel RosalesTKO11, 2:21Oct 20, 2006 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
19Win14–3–2 Vince Phillips9, 3:00Jun 2, 2006 Envy Nightclub, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
18Win13–3–2 Fernando MenaUD8Feb 18, 2006 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17Win12–3–2 Juan Yoani CervantesUD6Dec 10, 2005 Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
16Draw11–3–2 Manuel Gomez10May 6, 2005 Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
15Loss11–3–1 Yuri ForemanUD8Feb 24, 2005 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Loss11–2–1 Freddy HernándezUD10Jul 13, 2004 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
13Loss11–1–1 Nurhan SüleymanoğluUD12Jan 15, 2004 Arena Theatre, Houston, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBA Fedecentro super welterweight title
12Win11–0–1 Oscar DelgadoTKO7 Jul 17, 2003 Grand Arena, City of Industry, California, U.S.
11Win10–0–1 Jaime Morales8May 5, 2003 Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
10Draw9–0–1 Cristian Solano10Jan 18, 2003 Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada, Los Mochis, Mexico
9Win9–0 Marco Antonio GarciaTKO6Jul 19, 2002 Los Mochis, Mexico
8Win8–0 Saúl RománKO1 Apr 20, 2002 Astroleón Salon de Eventos, Los Mochis, Mexico
7Win7–0 Eric RodriguezTKO6 Feb 22, 2002 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
6Win6–0 Macial Higuera1Dec 21, 2001 Los Mochis, Mexico
5Win5–0 Francisco MartinezTKO1 Dec 7, 2001 Mexico
4Win4–0 Jose OrozcoTKO4 Nov 3, 2001 Los Mochis, Mexico
3Win3–0 Joel GonzalezTKO1 Sep 14, 2001 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Mexico
2Win2–0 Raymundo VerdugoTKO1 Aug 1, 2001 Mexico
1Win1–0 Edgar Inzunza1 Jun 29, 2001 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico

Big Knockout Boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Loss1–1 Adrían GranadosSD5Jun 27, 2015 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0 Ed ParedesUD5Apr 4 2015 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.