Julio Ceja (boxer)


Julio César Ceja Pedraza is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBC super bantamweight title from 2015 to 2016.

Professional career

IBF title fight

On May 11, 2013 Ceja lost to Jamie McDonnell for the IBF bantamweight world title by majority decision after Léo Santa Cruz vacated the title to move up in weight.

WBC Silver title fight

On October 12, 2013 Ceja defeated Juan José Montes by 10th-round technical knockout to win the WBC Silver bantamweight title.

WBC interim title fight

Ceja defeated Hugo Ruiz for the interim WBC World super bantamweight title. The interim title was made available due to Léo Santa Cruz moving to featherweight. Ceja was later elevated to full title holder after Santa Cruz vacated.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Draw32–4–1 Brandon FigueroaSD122019-11-23 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBA super bantamweight title
36Loss32–4 Guillermo RigondeauxTKO8 2019-06-23 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las VegasFor lineal super bantamweight title
35Loss32–3 Franklin ManzanillaRTD4 2018-05-26 Teatro Moliere, Mexico CityLost WBC Silver Super Bantamweight title
34Win32–2 Breilor TeranUD12 2017-11-25 Palenque de Deportes, ChetumalRetained WBC Silver Super Bantamweight title
33Win31–2 Anselmo MorenoKO3 2017-05-27 Centro de Convenciones Amador, Panama CityWon vacant WBC Silver Super Bantamweight title
32Loss30–2 Hugo RuizTKO1 2016-02-27 Honda Center, AnaheimLost WBC Super Bantamweight title
31Win30–1 Hugo RuizTKO5 2015-08-29 Staples Center, Los AngelesWon WBC Interim Super Bantamweight title
30Win29–1 Oscar BlanquetUD10 2015-03-14 Auditorio Municipal, Naucalpan
29Win28–1 Lionel Mark DuranKO5 2014-11-22 Plaza de los Martíres, TolucaRetained WBC Silver Bantamweight title
28Win27–1 Ranel SucoTKO10 2014-04-26 Foro Polanco, Mexico CityRetained WBC Silver Bantamweight title
27Win26–1 Jesus AcostaTKO4 2014-02-08 Caballerizas de Huixquilucan, Huixquilucan
26Win25–1 Juan José MontesTKO10 2013-10-12 Hard Rock Hotel, Puerto VallartaWon vacant WBC Silver Bantamweight title
25Loss24–1 Jamie McDonnellMD12 2013-05-11 Keepmoat Stadium, DoncasterFor vacant IBF Bantamweight title
24Win24–0 Henry MaldonadoKO5 2013-02-09 Arena ITSON, Ciudad ObregonRetained WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title
23Win23–0 Eden MarquezKO2 2012-12-21 Auditorio Ernesto Rufo, Rosarito
22Win22–0 Luis MelendezTKO6 2012-11-24 Foro Polanco, Mexico CityRetained WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title
21Win21–0 Genaro GarcíaUD10 2012-09-22 Unidad Deportiva Norte, CortázarRetained IBF Latino Bantamweight title
20Win20–0 Genaro CamargoTKO3 2012-07-28 Domo de la Feria, LeonWon vacant IBF Latino Bantamweight title
19Win19–0 Cruz CarbajalKO3 2012-04-28 Grand Oasis Resort, Cancun
18Win18–0 Ronald BarreraKO4 2012-01-21 Centro de Convenciones, JilotepecWon vacant WBC FECARBOX Bantamweight title
17Win17–0 Elvis GuillenTKO2 2011-11-26 Campo Futbol Colosio, Playa del Carmen
16Win16–0 Alejandro MoralesTKO1 2011-09-03 Estadio Centenario, Los MochisRetained WBC FECARBOX Super Flyweight title
15Win15–0 Cesar Javier GandaraKO3 2011-06-25 Parque Andrés Quintana Roo, CozumelWon vacant WBC FECARBOX Super Flyweight title
14Win14–0 Victor MartinezKO4 2011-05-27 Music Hall, Ciudad Victoria
13Win13–0 Rodolfo HernandezKO3 2011-03-04 Music Hall, Ciudad Victoria
12Win12–0 Luis Angel RosalesTKO7 2010-11-19 Deportivo Tlalli, Tlalnepantla
11Win11–0 Pedro MeloTKO4 2010-10-23 World Trade Center, Mexico City
10Win10–0 Ricardo MercadoTKO3 2010-07-22 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco
9Win9–0 Cesar ReyesTKO1 2010-06-03 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco
8Win8–0 Gustavo MolinaKO1 2010-04-22 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco
7Win7–0 Randy CastroKO4 2010-03-11 Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco
6Win6–0 Eugenio EspirituTKO3 2010-02-12 Deportivo Tlalli, Tlalnepantla
5Win5–0 Eduardo VargasTKO2 2009-12-04 Arena Champotón, Ciudad Del Carmen
4Win4–0 Javier VilchisTKO1 2009-11-09 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City
3Win3–0 Cristian EstradaTKO1 2009-10-06 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City
2Win2–0 Fernando CurielUD4 2009-09-08 Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City
1Win1–0 Floro CarranzaTKO1 2009-07-17 Arena Adolfo López Mateos, TlalnepantlaProfessional debut