Javier Fortuna

Javier Fortuna Francisco (born July 15, 1989) is a Dominican professional boxer. He held the WBA interim featherweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title from 2015 to 2016, and challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2018.

Javier Fortuna
Statistics
Nickname(s)El Abejón ("The Bumblebee")
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1]
Reach68 in (173 cm)[1]
Born (1989-07-15) July 15, 1989
La Romana, Dominican Republic
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins37
Wins by KO26
Losses4
Draws1
No contests2

Early life

Fortuna was raised in La Romana, Dominican Republic, where he trained in boxing with his older brother, Jonathon Alexander Fortuna.[2]

Amateur career

Fortuna was a member of the Dominican National Team, and during his amateur career he won a Pan American silver medal and a gold medal at the Dominican National Championships.[3]

Professional career

Fortuna is promoted by Lou DiBella's company, DiBella Entertainment.[4] In March 2011,[5] Fortuna knocked out Florida prospect Derrick Wilson to win the WBC Youth Intercontinental Featherweight Championship.[6] He later followed this up with a first-round knockout victory over prospect Yuandale Evans, and a second-round knockout over former IBF and IBO Featherweight Champion, Cristobal Cruz.

WBA interim featherweight title fight

On the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV on December 8, 2012, Fortuna faced previously unbeaten Irish fighter Patrick Hyland for the WBA Interim Featherweight Title. Fortuna started fast, throwing power punches in bunches, but the Irishman stayed on his feet and began to put pressure on Fortuna. Fortuna seemed to fade late but had built enough of an early lead to earn a unanimous decision, and hand Hyland his first loss as a professional fighter.[7]

WBA regular super featherweight title fight

On the undercard of Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri on May 20, 2015, Fortuna faced the Costa Rican Bryan Vázquez for the WBA (Regular) Super Featherweight Title. Fortuna started strong, throwing a lot of punches and making Vasquez look slow. Fortuna kept his game plan until the last round and won his second world title as a professional.

In his first title defense, Fortuna faced Carlos Velasquez. Fortuna started strong, and managed to drop Velasquez in the second round. Fortuna continued to be in control for most of the fight and started punishing Velasquez badly, until the tenth round when the referee stepped in and waved off the fight.

On 20 January, 2018 Fortuna was scheduled to fight Robert Easter Jr for his IBF lightweight belt. However, Fortuna was not able to make weight and Easter Jr's IBF belt was not on the line. Easter Jr ended up victorious, via a debatable split-decision. Two judges scored the fight in favor of the champion, 115-112 and 114-113 and one in favor of Fortuna 114-113.

On 16 June, 2018 Fortuna battled Adrian Granados. In an accidental clash, Fortuna was pushed out of the ring and had to be carried out of the arena on a stretcher. The bout ended in a no-contest decision.[8]

On 2 November, 2019 Fortuna Jesus Cuellar and dominated him to a second-round TKO victory.

Fortuna vs. Campbell cancellation

Fortuna was supposed to face Luke Campbell on April 17, 2020 for the vacant WBC lightweight title, but the fight was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[9]

Fortuna vs. Linares cancellation

Fortuna was scheduled to face former world champion Jorge Linares on August 28, 2020, but the fight was cancelled after Linares tested positive for Covid-19.[10]

Fortuna vs. Garcia

On July 16, 2022 Fortuna fought Ryan Garcia at super lightweight in Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Garcia defeated Fortuna in 6 rounds via TKO.[11]

Professional boxing record
44 fights 37 wins 4 losses
By knockout 26 2
By decision 11 2
Draws 1
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
44 Loss 37–4–1 (2) Ryan Garcia KO 6 (12), 0:27 Jul 16, 2022 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43 Win 37–3–1 (2) Rafael Hernandez KO 1 (10) 2:49 Feb 20, 2022 Pabellon de Esgrima, Centro Olimpico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
42 Loss 36–3–1 (2) Joseph Diaz UD 12 Jul 9, 2021 Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For vacant WBC interim lightweight title
41 Win 36–2–1 (2) Antonio Lozada Jr. KO 6 (10), 2:34 Nov 21, 2020 Staples Center, Los Ángeles, California, U.S.
40 Win 35–2–1 (2) Jesús Cuellar TKO 2 (10), 2:01 Nov 2, 2019 MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
39 Win 34–2–1 (2) Sharif Bogere UD 10 Feb 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
38 NC 33–2–1 (2) Adrián Granados ND 4 (10), 2:50 Jun 16, 2018 The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, USA Fortuna accidentally injured when he fell out of the ring.
37 Loss 33–2–1 (1) Robert Easter Jr. SD 12 Jan 20, 2018 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, USA For IBF Lightweight Title.
36 Win 33–1–1 (1) Nicolas Polanco UD 10 Sep 14, 2017 Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
35 Win 32–1–1 (1) Mario Beltre TKO 2 (10), 2:59 Jun 24, 2017 Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
34 Win 31–1–1 (1) Omar Douglas UD 10 Nov 12, 2016 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
33 Win 30–1–1 (1) Marlyn Cabrera TKO 2 (10), 2:04 Sep 24, 2016 Sambil Commercial Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
32 Loss 29–1–1 (1) Jason Sosa TKO 11 (12), 0:45 Jun 24, 2016 Capital Gym, Beijing, China Lost WBA (Regular) super featherweight title.
31 Win 29–0–1 (1) Carlos Velásquez TKO 10 (12), 0:35 Sep 29, 2015 Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
30 Win28–0–1 (1)Bryan Vázquez UD 12 May 29, 2015 Barclays Center, Brookly, New York, USA Won WBA (Regular) super featherweight title
29 Win 27–0–1 (1) Miguel Taveras RTD 1 (10), 3:00 Dec 22, 2014 Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic
28 Win26–0–1 (1)Abner Cotto KO 5 (10), 1:32 Nov 1, 2014 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
27 Win25–0–1 (1)Juan Antonio Rodriguez UD 10 May 31, 2014 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
26 Win24–0–1 (1)Francisco Lorenzo TKO 4 (10), 3:00 Mar 10, 2014 Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic
25 Win23–0–1 (1)Manuel Castro TKO 3 (8) Nov 16, 2013 El Domo, San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
24 Draw22–0–1 (1)Luis Franco SD 10 Aug 2, 2013 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, USA
23 Win22–0 (1)Miguel Zamudio KO1 (12), 1:08Apr 19, 2013Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
22 Win21–0 (1)Patrick Hyland UD12Dec 8, 2012MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Won interim WBA featherweight title
21 Win20–0 (1)Cristobal Cruz TKO2 (10), 2:22Jul 6, 2012Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
20 Win19–0 (1)Yuandale Evans TKO1 (10)Apr 27, 2012Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, USA
19 Win18–0 (1)Miguel Roman UD10Dec 16, 2011Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
18 Win17–0 (1)Leopoldo Arrocha RTD2 (6), 3:00Nov 6, 2011Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
17 Win16–0 (1)Geyci Lorenzo TKO1 (10), 2:39Sep 19, 2011Polideportvo Eleoncio Mercedes, La Romana, Dominican Republic Retained WBC Youth Intercontinental featherweight title
16 Win15–0 (1)Hugo Orlando Gomez UD10May 13, 2011Palacio Contador Gastón Guelfi, Montevideo, Uruguay
15 Win14–0 (1)Derrick Wilson KO8 (10), 2:28Mar 12, 2011MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, Connecticut, USA Won vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental featherweight title
14 Win 13–0 (1) Victor Valenzuela KO 1 (8), 1:10 Dec 1, 2010 BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF Junior super featherweight title
13 Win 12–0 (1) Gregorio Torres UD 6 Oct 29, 2010 Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
12 Win 11–0 (1) Cristian Martinez TKO 1 (8), 2:42 Sep 18, 2010 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
11 NC 10–0 (1) Francisco Lorenzo NC 1 (8), 0:30 Aug 19, 2010 Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic For vacant WBA Fedebol super featherweight title
10 Win 10–0 William Tapia TKO 1 (6), 2:02 Jul 3, 2010 Pabellon de Balonmano, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9 Win 9–0 Juan Carlos Rosario TKO 2 (6), 2:51 Mar 12, 2010 Sosua Bay Grand Casino, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
8 Win 8–0 Miguelo Tavarez TKO 1 (6), 0:30 Dec 21, 2009 Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
7 Win 7–0 Alejandro Lebron UD 6 Nov 16, 2009 Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
6 Win 6–0 Carlos Diaz UD 4 Sep 26, 2009 UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
5 Win 5–0 Luis Sosa KO 1 (6), 0:34 Aug 22, 2009 Polideportivo, Nagua, Dominican Republic
4 Win 4–0 Ambiorix Ciriaco KO 2 (4) Jul 25, 2009 Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
3 Win 3–0 Jose Vidal Sanchez TKO 2 (4) Jun 29, 2009 Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2 Win 2–0 Cristian Martinez TKO 1 (4), 2:32 May 16, 2009 Gimnasio Miguelito Rueda, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1 Win 1–0 Ricardo Johnson KO 1 (4) Mar 30, 2009 Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

References
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