Kevin Jake Cataraja

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

Kevin Jake Cataraja
Statistics
Real nameKevin Jake Dionson Cataraja
Nickname(s)KJ
Weight(s)Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Height5 ft 5½ in (1.66 m)
Reach65½ in (167 cm)
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Born (1995-05-06) May 6, 1995
Cebu City, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins16
Wins by KO13
Losses0
Draws0

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
Win16–0–0Edward Heno UD 12 2023-02-11 Sanman Gym, General Santos Won vacant OPBF Super Flyweight title
Win15–0–0Ronel Dela Cruz KO 1 (8) 2022-08-28 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win14–0–0Romshane Sarguilla TKO 3 (8) 2022-02-26 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win13–0–0Cris Alfante TKO 7 (8) 2021-07-16 Tabunok Sports Complex, Talisay City
Win12–0–0John Mark Apolinario KO 1 (10) 2020-12-17 Sanman Gym, General Santos
Win11–0–0Crison Omayao TKO 3 (10) 2019-09-23 PMI Colleges Bohol - Taloto Campus, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Win10–0–0Delfin de Asis TKO 3 (10) 2019-07-26 Passi, Iloilo
Win9–0–0Victor Hugo Reyes UD 10 2018-11-24 IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City Won vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight title
Win8–0–0Frengky Rohi TKO 3 (10) 2018-06-16 Tabuelan Astrodome, Tabuelan, Cebu
Win7–0–0Wiljan Ugbaniel KO 2 (8) 2017-09-16 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City
Win6–0–0Lony Cadayday KO 1 (8) 2017-07-08 IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City
Win5–0–0John Kenan Villaflor TKO 1 (6) 2016-11-26 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Win4–0–0Wanchai Nianghansa TKO 4 (8) 2016-05-28 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod
Win3–0–0Pedro Antonio Rodriguez UD 8 2016-02-27 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City
Win2–0–0Ellias Nggenggo TKO 4 (6) 2015-11-28 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City
Win1–0–0Ardi Tefa KO 6 (6) 2015-07-11 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Minor titles

References
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  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.
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