César Soto


César Soto Esquivel is a Mexican retired professional boxer and is a former WBC featherweight champion.

Professional career

Soto got his first world title shot in September 1991 against WBO bantamweight title holder Duke McKenzie in London, losing a unanimous decision.
In July 1993, César knocked out future lightweight champion, José Luis Castillo in two one-sided rounds, becoming the first man to defeat him.
Soto's second title shot was against WBC featherweight title holder Luisito Espinosa in July 1996, which was another unanimous decision loss for Soto.
In May 1999, Soto got another title shot against Espinosa at the Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, this time winning a controversial unanimous decision.
Soto lost the WBC title in his first defense in a unification bout with Lineal/WBO champion Naseem Hamed via a unanimous decision at the Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan in October 1999.
Soto continued his career despite losing more than he won, until finally retiring in 2011 with a record of 63-24-3 with 43 KOs.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
90Loss63–24–3Héctor Javier MárquezUD1225 Jun 2011Gimnasio Carlos Zárate, Cuautla, Mexico
89Loss63–23–3Gamaliel DíazUD129 Apr 2011Coliseum Don King, Texcoco, Mexico
88Loss63–22–3José LópezUD1222 Jan 2011Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, Mexico
87Loss63–21–3Eduardo EscobedoUD1023 Oct 2010Gimnasio San Damián, San Martín Texmelucan, Mexico
86Win63–20–3Jesús GonzálezKO3 21 Aug 2010The Forum, Irapuato, Mexico
85Loss62–20–3Sergio RiveraMD1212 Jun 2010Centro de Usos Múltiples, Huatabampo, Mexico
84Win62–19–3Daniel LomelíTD6 1 May 2010Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, MexicoWon vacant WBC FECARBOX super featherweight title;
Unanimous TD: Lomelí suffers a cut in the right eyebrow & eyelid from an accidental headbutt
83Win61–19–3Silvestre MárquezKO1, 2:526 Feb 2010Arena, Chihuahua, Mexico
82Loss60–19–3Ammeth DíazUD921 Jan 2010Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant WBA Fedebol lightweight title
81Win60–18–3Ángel ReynaTKO6, 1:1717 Oct 2009Gimnasio Municipal "José Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
80Win59–18–3Alejandro BarreraSD1030 May 2008Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
79Win58–18–3Héctor Javier MárquezSD1031 Aug 2007Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
78Win57–18–3José Antonio IzquierdoUD1027 Apr 2007Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
77Loss56–18–3Miguel RománUD108 Dec 2006Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
76Loss56–17–3Miguel RománSD104 Aug 2006Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
75Win56–16–3Óscar OlivasSD1019 May 2006Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
74Win55–16–3Adrian ValdezMD1014 Oct 2005Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
73Loss54–16–3Francisco Javier CastroSD105 Aug 2005Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
72Loss54–15–3Orlando SalidoPTS106 May 2005Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
71Loss54–14–3Adrian ValdezTKO1, 2:0822 Oct 2004Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
70Loss54–13–3Juan Carlos RamírezSD1027 Feb 2004Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
69Loss54–12–3Juan Carlos RamírezMD101 Nov 2002Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
68Loss54–11–3José QuintanaSD1011 May 2002Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
67LossJohnny TapiaKO3, 2:4730 Jun 2001Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
66Draw54–9–3Edgar BárcenasPTS12 31 Mar 2001Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
65Loss54–9–2Óscar LariosUD1224 Jun 2000Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
64Loss54–8–2Naseem HamedUD1222 Oct 1999Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Lost WBC featherweight title;
For WBO featherweight title
63Win54–7–2Luisito EspinosaUD1215 May 1999Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Won WBC featherweight title
62Win53–7–2Carlos RiosUD1012 Sep 1998Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Mexico
61Win52–7–2Juan Polo PérezTKO2, 2:1413 Jun 1998Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
60Win51–7–2José AyalaUD1016 May 1998Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
59Win50–7–2Sean FletcherKO6, 2:4321 Nov 1997Station Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
58Win49–7–2Jorge MonzónTKO2, 2:196 Sep 1997County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
57Win48–7–2Enrique BeltránPTS1015 Aug 1997Cemtro De Espectáculos Corona, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
56Win47–7–2Agapito SánchezTKO2, 1:246 Jun 1997Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
55Win46–7–2Elias QuirózTKO2, 2:2412 Apr 1997Tropicana Hotel & Caisno, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
54Win45–7–2Barrington FrancisKO1 1 Feb 1997Swiss Park, Chula Vista, California, U.S.
53Win44–7–2Aaron ZàratePTS106 Dec 1996Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
52Loss43–7–2Luisito EspinosaUD126 Jul 1996Luneta Park, Manila, PhilippinesFor WBC featherweight title
51Win43–6–2Lazaro PadillaKO2 1 Mar 1996Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
50Win42–6–2Antonio HernándezTKO2, 2:4813 Oct 1995Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
49Win41–6–2José Luis MadridTKO6 29 Jul 1995Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
48Win40–6–2Raúl Martínez MoraPTS1012 May 1995Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
47Loss39–6–2Alejandro GonzálezSD126 Aug 1994Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
46Win39–5–2Raúl GutiérrezKO4 3 Jun 1994Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexican featherweight title
45Win38–5–2Louie EspinozaPTS1225 Mar 1994Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoWon ianugural WBO-NABO featherweight title
44Win37–5–2Raúl Martínez MoraTKO1 15 Oct 1993Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexican featherweight title
43Win36–5–2José Luis CastilloTKO2 9 Jul 1993Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoWon vacant Mexican featherweight title
42Win35–5–2Luis Alfonso LizárragaTKO2 14 May 1993Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexican super bantamweight title
41Win34–5–2Miguel TepanacatlKO1 5 Mar 1993Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoRetained Mexican super bantamweight title
40Win33–5–2Otilio GallegosTKO2, 2:5027 Nov 1992Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, MexicoWon Mexican super bantamweight title
39Win32–5–2Ray MinusTKO7, 0:5723 Oct 1992County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
38Win31–5–2Manuel De JesúsTKO3 15 Aug 1992Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
37Win30–5–2Héctor Ulises ChongTKO2 26 Jun 1992Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
36Win29–5–2Raúl Martínez MoraPTS1022 May 1992Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
35Win28–5–2Ramón ArreolaKO1 3 Apr 1992Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
34Win27–5–2José ValdezPTS106 Mar 1992Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
33Win26–5–2Pedro RábagoKO6 13 Dec 1991Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico
32Loss25–5–2Duke McKenzieUD1212 Sep 1991Latchmere Leisure Centre, London, EnglandFor WBO bantamweight title
31Win25–4–2Guadalupe RubioTKO2 31 May 1991Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
30Loss24–4–2Victor RabanalesUD1019 Nov 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
29Win24–3–2Mike PhelpsPTS522 Oct 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
28Draw23–3–2Mike PhelpsSD1022 Sep 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
27Win23–3–1Willy SalazarUD1028 Jul 1990Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
26Win22–3–1Armando CastroUD1018 May 1990Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
25Loss21–3–1Victor RabanalesSD1015 Oct 1989Plaza de Toros Alberto Balderas, Ciudad Lerdo, Mexico
24Win21–2–1Artemio RuízUD1030 Jun 1989Plaza de Toros, Torreón, Mexico
23Loss20–2–1Javier DíazPTS101 Jan 1989Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
22Win20–1–1Ricardo MijaresKO1 18 Nov 1988Ciudsd Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
21Win19–1–1Armando VelascoDQ4 29 Apr 1988Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
20Win18–1–1Antonio FloresKO6 1 Mar 1988Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
19Win17–1–1Mario LozanoKO1 15 Jan 1988Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
18Draw16–1–1Javier DíazPTS101 Jan 1988Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
17Win16–1Pedro MorenoKO1 27 Nov 1987Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico
16Win15–1Javier RamírezKO7 2 Oct 1987Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico
15Loss14–1Luis Fernando HernándezPTS1030 Jul 1987Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
14Win14–0Alfonso RiveraTKO7 1 May 1987Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
13Win13–0Jorge VazquezKO3 4 Apr 1987Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
12Win12–0Jaime HerreraKO3 13 Mar 1987Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
11Win11–0Fermín CárdenasKO4 1 Feb 1987Ciudad Lerdo, Coahuila, Mexico
10Win10–0Nacho RamírezRTD3 1 Jan 1987Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, Mexico
9Win9–0Juan Manuel OlveraTKO1 31 Oct 1986Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, Mexico
8Win8–0Fausto GonzálezKO2 1 Sep 1986Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
7Win7–0Martín RamírezKO3 1 Aug 1986Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
6Win6–0Fernando CastrejónKO2 1 Jul 1986Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
5Win5–0Rafael RodarteKO3 1 Jun 1986Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico
4Win4–0Saúl SáenzKO1 1 May 1986Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico
3Win3–0Carlos GarcíaKO1 26 Apr 1986Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, Mexico
2Win2–0Gabriel OcampoKO1 1 Apr 1986Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico
1Win1–0Francisco GalindoKO1 1 Mar 1986Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico