Édgar Sosa (boxer)


Édgar Alejandro Sosa Medina is a Mexican professional boxer. He is the former WBC Light flyweight champion and went on to make ten title defenses.
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Professional career

Sosa suffered losses in the early part of his career, the first one came against another future Mexican light flyweight champion Ulises Solís. He faced off against Solis in a rematch in 2003 but lost once again. Sosa would then score fourteen straight victories including a win over future light flyweight champion Gilberto Keb Baas and former two time minimum weight champion Noel Arambulet.

WBC Light Flyweight Championship

On April 14, 2007, Sosa won the WBC Light Flyweight Championship by besting former champion Brian Viloria by unanimous decision. Sosa went on to successfully defend his title ten times.
In April 2009, he also got a 4th-round technical knockout victory over Porsawan Popramook.

Controversial title defense

On November 21, 2009, Sosa lost his title to Rodel Mayol. In the second round, Sosa was badly hurt by a headbutt from Mayol, sending Sosa to the canvas and causing him to sustain an injury which was later determined to be a triple-fracture. The referee ruled the headbutt as an unintentional foul and deducted a point from Mayol. After the ringside doctor inspected the wound, the referee allowed the fight to continue despite Sosa still being groggy from the injury. When the action resumed, Sosa was dropped and the referee waved it off moments later. Sosa, who required a metal plate to be implanted on his cheekbone due to multiple fractures, filed a protest with the WBC to have the decision changed to a "no contest".
Due to the controversial nature of his defeat the WBC have declared Sosa a "champion emeritus" and he is entitled to either a rematch with Mayol, or a fight with flyweight champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, once Sosa has recovered from his injuries. Sosa had discussed moving up in weight before his controversial loss.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
64Win53–11Orlando Garcia GuerreroKO3, 2:55Nov 23, 2019Teatro del Pueblo, Xmatkuil, Mexico
63Loss52–11Julio Cesar MartínezUD8Jun 17, 2017Explanada Delegacion Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City, Mexico
62Loss52–10Donnie NietesUD12Sep 24, 2016StubHub Center, Carson, California, USFor vacant WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title
61Win52–9Orlando Garcia GuerreroUD6Feb 13, 2016Deportivo Leandro Valle, Mexico City, Mexico
60Loss51–9Román GonzálezTKO2, 2:37May 16, 2015Forum, Inglewood, California, USFor WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
59Win51–8Carlos MeloUD10Nov 8, 2014Karibe Convention Center, Pétion-Ville, Haiti
58Win50–8Omar SaladoRTD4, 3:00May 24, 2014Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
57Loss49–8Akira YaegashiUD12Dec 6, 2013Kokugikan, JapanFor WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
56Win49–7Giovani SeguraUD12May 18, 2013Plaza de Toros Eloy Cavazos, Zitacuaro, MexicoRetained WBC Silver flyweight title
55Win48–7Ulises SolísKO2, 2:12Mar 9, 2013Gimnasio Usos Múltiples UdeG, Guadalajara, MexicoRetained WBC Silver flyweight title
54Win47–7Myung Ho LeeMD10Oct 27, 2012Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
53Win46–7Shigetaka IkeharaRTD8, 3:00Jul 28, 2012Domo De La Feria, Leon, MexicoRetained WBC Silver flyweight title
52Win45–7Wilbert UicabUD12Apr 7, 2012Oasis Hotel Complex, Cancun, MexicoRetained WBC International flyweight title;
Won WBC Silver flyweight title
51Win44–7Roilo GolezTKO7, 2:30Jan 7, 2012Foro Polanco, Polanco, MexicoRetained WBC International flyweight title
50Loss43–7Pongsaklek WonjongkamUD12Oct 21, 201111th Inf Reg, Bangkok, ThailandFor WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
49Win43–6Julio Paz HernándezKO1, 2:52Jul 2, 2011Plaza de Toros Fermin Rivera, San Luis Potosi, MexicoRetained WBC International flyweight title
48Win42–6Kenichi HorikawaTKO8, 2:24Apr 2, 2011Arena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC International flyweight title
47Win41–6Masafumi OkuboUD12Nov 20, 2010Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, MexicoRetained WBC International flyweight title
46Win40–6Ryan BitoTKO10, 2:05Sep 11, 2010Monumental Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, MexicoWon WBC International flyweight title
45Win39–6José Luis VarelaTKO4, 1:33Aug 7, 2010Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
44Win38–6Roberto Carlos LeyvaKO2, 1:12Jun 5, 2010Forum del Mundo Imperial, Acapulco, Mexico
43Loss37–6Rodel MayolTKO2, 1:52Nov 21, 2009Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez, MexicoLost WBC light flyweight title
42Win37–5Omar SotoKO6, 2:30Sep 15, 2009Auditorio Siglo XXI, Puebla, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
41Win36–5Carlos MeloTKO5, 2:47Jun 20, 2009Arena Revolucion, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
40Win35–5Somporn SeetaTKO4, 2:32Apr 4, 2009Ciudad Victoria, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
39Win34–5Juanito RubillarTKO7, 2:54Nov 29, 2008Arena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
38Win33–5Sonny Boy JaroUD12Sep 27, 2008Arena Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
37Win32–5Takashi KunishigeTKO8, 1:39Jun 14, 2008Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
36Win31–5Jesus IribeUD12Feb 9, 2008Domo De La Feria, Leon, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
35Win30–5Roberto Carlos LeyvaTKO4, 2:32Nov 24, 2007Estadio Beto Avila, Veracruz, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
34Win29–5Lorenzo TrejoTKO9, 2:02Sep 16, 2007Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USRetained WBC light flyweight title
33Win28–5Luis Alberto LazarteDQ10, 2:46Jul 28, 2007Sindicato de Taxistas, Cancun, MexicoRetained WBC light flyweight title
32Win27–5Brian ViloriaMD12Apr 14, 2007Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, USWon vacant WBC light flyweight title
31Win26–5Noel ArambuletTD10 Sep 2, 2006Karibe Convention Center, Pétion-Ville, Haiti
30Win25–5Regulo GamezKO5, 2:29Jun 30, 2006Casino del Lienzo Charro, San Juan de Aragon, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX light flyweight title
29Win24–5Jorge RomeroTKO7 May 13, 2006Gimnasio de la Nueva Atzacoalco, Mexico City, Mexico
28Win23–5Gilberto Keb BaasUD12Mar 29, 2006Sindicato de Trabajadores, Mexico City, Mexico
27Win22–5Job SolanoUD12Dec 21, 2005Gimnasio de la Nueva Atzacoalco, Mexico City, Mexico
26Win21–5Martin ZepedaTKO2 Sep 22, 2005Deportivo Morelos Pavon, Mexico City, Mexico
25Win20–5Jorge RomeroUD10Aug 26, 2005Gimnasio de la Nueva Atzacoalco, Mexico City, Mexico
24Win19–5Oscar MartinezKO6, 0:33Jul 14, 2005Salon 21, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX light flyweight title
23Win18–5Victor HernandezTKO9 Apr 20, 2005Salon Fascinacion, Mexico City, Mexico
22Win17–5Jorge RomeroUD10Oct 21, 2004Salon Metropolis, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
21Win16–5Francisco RosasUD12Jun 24, 2004Salon 21, Mexico City, MexicoWon WBC FECARBOX light flyweight title
20Win15–5Branni GuerreroTKO5 Jun 11, 2004Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
19Win14–5Job SolanoUD10Apr 17, 2004Sala de Armas, Mexico City, Mexico
18Win13–5Domingo GuillenTKO6 Dec 12, 2003Karibe Convention Center, Pétion-Ville, Haiti
17Loss12–5Ulises SolísMD12Sep 13, 2003Casino Real, Mexico City, MexicoFor Mexico flyweight title
16Loss12–4Isaac BustosMD12Jul 3, 2003Centro de Espectaculos La Maraka, Mexico City, MexicoFor NABF minimumweight title
15Win12–3Lauro LopezTKO8 Mar 29, 2003El Palenque de la Feria, Pachuca, Mexico
14Loss11–3Omar Niño RomeroUD10Oct 19, 2002Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
13Win11–2Alberto Chuc UicabTKO9 Sep 21, 2002Arena, Mexico City, Mexico
12Win10–2Jose Manuel PerezUD10Jul 20, 2002Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
11Win9–2Victor Manuel RojasUD8Apr 6, 2002Mexico City, Mexico
10Loss8–2Manuel VargasTKO8 Nov 3, 2001Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
9Win8–1Freddy HerreraTKO3 Sep 6, 2001Mexico City, Mexico
8Win7–1Victor Manuel RojasTKO3 Jun 30, 2001Mexico City, Mexico
7Win6–1Ricardo LavariegaTKO2 Jun 9, 2001Mexico City, Mexico
6Loss5–1Ulises SolísSD6May 5, 2001Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
5Win5–0Erik RamirezTKO3 Jan 27, 2001Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
4Win4–0Alejandro ContrerasPTS4Nov 4, 2000Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
3Win3–0Moises MaldonadoTKO2 Jul 8, 2000Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
2Win2–0Cesar GonzalezPTS4May 27, 2000Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
1Win1–0Cesar GonzalezPTS4Apr 1, 2000Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

Silver world titles

Regional/International titles

Honorary titles