Jesús Soto Karass


Jesús Soto Karass is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2018. who has challenged once for the WBA interim welterweight title in 2013. His older brother is José Luis Soto Karass, also a professional boxer.

Professional career

Soto Karass holds wins over Michel Rosales, Saúl Román, Carson Jones, Vince Phillips, David Estrada, and Andre Berto. He is signed to Bob Arum's Top Rank. His fight with Gabriel Martínez was ruled a No Contest after an unintentional headbutt.

Soto Karass vs. Jones I, II

Jesús lost to Mike Jones on the undercard of Margarito vs. Pacquiao in Arlington, Texas on November 13, 2010. This fight was a huge controversy after the fight when the decision was ruled in favor of Mike Jones after a hard fought battle which saw Mike Jones become exhausted after the second round due to an attempt at finishing the fight. A rematch for this fight happened on February 19, 2011, with Karass losing a convincing fight holding his side.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47WinNeeco MaciasMD10Nov 8, 2018Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
46Loss28–13–4 Juan Carlos AbreuKO8, 1:07Nov 2, 2017Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
45Loss28–12–4 Mauricio HerreraMD10Aug 4, 2017Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
44Loss28–11–4 Yoshihiro KamegaiRTD8, 3:00Sep 10, 2016The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
43Draw28–10–4 Yoshihiro KamegaiSD10Apr 15, 2016Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42Loss28–10–3 Devon AlexanderUD10Jun 21, 2014StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
41Loss28–9–3 Keith ThurmanTKO9, 2:21Dec 14, 2013Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.For WBA interim welterweight title
40Win28–8–3 Andre BertoTKO12, 0:48Jul 27, 2013AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title
39Win27–8–3 Selçuk AydınMD10Jan 26, 2013The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38Loss26–8–3 Marcos MaidanaTKO8, 0:43Sep 15, 2012MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBA International welterweight title
37Win26–7–3 Euri GonzálezTKO5, 1:50Jul 7, 2012OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
36Win25–7–3 Said El Harrak10May 26, 2012Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
35Loss24–7–3 Gabriel RosadoTKO5, 2:06Jan 21, 2012Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Loss24–6–3 Mike JonesUD12Feb 19, 2011Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBA–NABA, WBO–NABO, and WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
33Loss24–5–3 Mike Jones10Nov 13, 2010Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.For WBA–NABA, WBO–NABO, and vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight titles
3224–4–3 Gabriel MartínezNC2, 0:01May 29, 2010UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois U.S.NC after Martínez was cut from an accidental head clash
31Loss24–4–3Alfonso Gómez6, 2:14Nov 14, 2009MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title;
Unanimous TD after Gómez was cut from an accidental head clash
30Win24–3–3Edvan Dos Santos BarrosUD10Aug 29, 2009QuikTrip Park, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
29Win23–3–3Carson JonesUD10Feb 6, 2009Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
28Win22–3–3Hicklet LauTKO2, 1:59Nov 28, 2008Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.
27Win21–3–3David EstradaTKO8, 1:03Jul 25, 2008The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title
26Win20–3–3Chris SmithUD10Apr 11, 2008Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
25Win19–3–3Germaine SandersUD10Jan 18, 2008Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.
24Win18–3–3Juan Manuel BuendiaUD10Nov 15, 2007Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Win17–3–3Jose Antonio OjedaTKO3, 1:30Aug 17, 2007County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
22Draw16–3–3Gilbert Venegas12May 25, 2007Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
21Win16–3–2Luciano PerezRTD7, 0:10Dec 15, 2006Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
20Win15–3–2Michel RosalesTKO11, 2:21Oct 20, 2006Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
19Win14–3–2Vince Phillips9, 3:00Jun 2, 2006Envy Nightclub, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
18Win13–3–2Fernando MenaUD8Feb 18, 2006The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17Win12–3–2Juan Yoani CervantesUD6Dec 10, 2005Activity Center, Maywood, California, U.S.
16Draw11–3–2Manuel Gomez10May 6, 2005Fort McDowell Casino, Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S.
15Loss11–3–1Yuri ForemanUD8Feb 24, 2005Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Loss11–2–1Freddy HernándezUD10Jul 13, 2004Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
13Loss11–1–1Nurhan SüleymanoğluUD12Jan 15, 2004Arena Theatre, Houston, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBA Fedecentro super welterweight title
12Win11–0–1Oscar DelgadoTKO7 Jul 17, 2003Grand Arena, City of Industry, California, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Jaime Morales8May 5, 2003Municipal Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
10Draw9–0–1Cristian Solano10Jan 18, 2003Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada, Los Mochis, Mexico
9Win9–0Marco Antonio GarciaTKO6Jul 19, 2002Los Mochis, Mexico
8Win8–0Saúl RománKO1 Apr 20, 2002Astroleón Salon de Eventos, Los Mochis, Mexico
7Win7–0Eric RodriguezTKO6 Feb 22, 2002Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico
6Win6–0Macial Higuera1Dec 21, 2001Los Mochis, Mexico
5Win5–0Francisco MartinezTKO1 Dec 7, 2001Mexico
4Win4–0Jose OrozcoTKO4 Nov 3, 2001Los Mochis, Mexico
3Win3–0Joel GonzalezTKO1 Sep 14, 2001Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Mexico
2Win2–0Raymundo VerdugoTKO1 Aug 1, 2001Mexico
1Win1–0Edgar Inzunza1 Jun 29, 2001Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico

Exhibition boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
10–0 N/A

Big Knockout Boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Loss1–1