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Kevin Jake Cataraja
Born
Kevin Jake Dionson Cataraja

(1995-05-06) May 6, 1995 (age 29)
Cebu City, Philippines
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Other namesKJ
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Height5 ft 5½ in (1.66 m)
Reach65½ in (167 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins16
Wins by KO13
Losses0
Draws0

Kevin Jake Dionson Cataraja (born May 6, 1995) is a Filipino professional boxer. He is the current OPBF Super Flyweight champion.

Education

Cataraja attended University of Cebu for his collegiate studies obtaining a degree in criminology in 2017.[1][2]

Boxing career

Flyweight division

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

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

16 fights 16 wins 0 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 3 0
Draws 0
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Win 16–0–0 Edward Heno UD 12 2023-02-11 Sanman Gym, General Santos Won vacant OPBF Super Flyweight title
Win 15–0–0 Ronel Dela Cruz KO 1 (8) 2022-08-28 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win 14–0–0 Romshane Sarguilla TKO 3 (8) 2022-02-26 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win 13–0–0 Cris Alfante TKO 7 (8) 2021-07-16 Tabunok Sports Complex, Talisay City
Win 12–0–0 John Mark Apolinario KO 1 (10) 2020-12-17 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win 11–0–0 Crison Omayao TKO 3 (10) 2019-09-23 PMI Colleges Bohol - Taloto Campus, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Win 10–0–0 Delfin de Asis TKO 3 (10) 2019-07-26 Passi, Iloilo
Win 9–0–0 Victor Hugo Reyes UD 10 2018-11-24 IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City Won vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight title
Win 8–0–0 Frengky Rohi TKO 3 (10) 2018-06-16 Tabuelan Astrodome, Tabuelan, Cebu
Win 7–0–0 Wiljan Ugbaniel KO 2 (8) 2017-09-16 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City
Win 6–0–0 Lony Cadayday KO 1 (8) 2017-07-08 IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City
Win 5–0–0 John Kenan Villaflor TKO 1 (6) 2016-11-26 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Win 4–0–0 Wanchai Nianghansa TKO 4 (8) 2016-05-28 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod
Win 3–0–0 Pedro Antonio Rodriguez UD 8 2016-02-27 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City
Win 2–0–0 Ellias Nggenggo TKO 4 (6) 2015-11-28 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City
Win 1–0–0 Ardi Tefa KO 6 (6) 2015-07-11 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Minor titles

References

  1. ^ Songalia, Ryan (23 November 2016). "KJ Cataraja dreams big in school and the boxing ring". Rappler. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Ardi Tefa". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  4. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Ellias Nggenggo". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  5. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Pedro Antonio Rodriguez". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  6. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Wanchai Nianghansa". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  7. ^ "KJ Cataraja v John Kenan Villaflor". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  8. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Lony Cadayday". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  9. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Wiljan Ugbaniel". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  10. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Frengky Rohi". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  11. ^ Secuya, Dong (17 June 2018). "CATARAJA WOWS TOWNMATES WITH 3rd ROUND TKO VICTORY OVER ROHI". PhilBoxing. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  12. ^ Maglinte, Lemuel P. (18 June 2018). "Cataraja destroys Indonesia foe in 3". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  13. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Victor Hugo Reyes". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  14. ^ "Pinoy Pride 45: Cebuano KJ Cataraja seizes WBO Youth Championship". ABS-CBN Sports. 24 November 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  15. ^ "KJ Cataraja v Delfin de Asis". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  16. ^ "Santisima, Cataraja Win Against Gritty Mexicans". World Boxing Organization. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  17. ^ "KJ Cataraja vs Crison Omayao". BoxRec. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  18. ^ Luarca, Roy (17 December 2020). "Cataraja, Santisima, Jerusalem knock out opponents in GenSan". Rappler. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  19. ^ Rosal, Dale (21 June 2021). "Cataraja stakes unbeaten record against Alfante in July". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  20. ^ Aznar, Edri (15 July 2021). "Jerusalem in crucial OPBF fight with Landero". Yahoo Philippines. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  21. ^ "Ryad Merhy Stops Zhaoxin Zhang in Eight, Jerusalem Wins OPBF Title". Boxing Scene. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ Salgados, Lynde (14 February 2022). "Bukidnon boxer Jerusalem nears world title dreams". Rappler. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  24. ^ Aznar, Edri (11 February 2022). "Domingo takes on Espinas in Sanman Bubble VIII". Sun Star. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  25. ^ "Domingo outpoints Espinas in Sanman Bubble VIII". Sun Star Cebu. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  26. ^ Siasat, JM (11 February 2023). "KJ Cataraja captures OPBF title with unanimous decision win over Heno". GMA News. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  27. ^ 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.
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