Jose Zepeda


Jose Encarnacion Zepeda is a Mexican-American professional boxer who challenged for the WBO lightweight title in 2015 and twice for the WBC light welterweight title in 2019 and 2022.

Professional career

Jose began his professional career in 2009.
In December 2010, Jose began working with famed boxing trainer Robert Alcazar, former trainer for World Champion Oscar De La Hoya.
In July 2013, he fought former title contender Ricardo Dominguez and won by TKO in the 3rd round.
On 11 July 2015, Zepeda fought Terry Flanagan in Manchester, England, for the vacant WBO lightweight title. The fight started off entertaining, however, Zepeda was unfortunate enough to injure his shoulder while throwing a punch in the second round. The fight was stopped at the end of the round due to the injury, awarding Flanagan the victory.
In February 2019, he unsuccessfully challenged WBC Super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez for his title, losing a Majority decision in a very competitive fight.
In his bout against Jose Pedraza, Zepeda started off fast and built up an early lead on the scorecards. Pedraza would show some signs of a comeback, starting in the fifth round. In the end, Zepeda was too much for his opponent and was awarded a clear unanimous decision victory.
On March 23, 2024 in Sheffield, England, Zepeda was scheduled to face Dalton Smith. He lost the fight by knockout in the fifth round after being hit with a body shot.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44WinIvan RedkachTKO2, 2:02Sept 7, 2024Pechanga Resort And Casino, Temecula, CaliforniaWon the interim WBC Silver light welterweight title
43Loss37–5 Dalton SmithKO5, 1:25Mar 23, 2024Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandFor vacant WBC Silver light welterweight title
42Loss37–4 Richardson HitchinsUD12Sep 23, 2023Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.For IBF North American, vacant WBC Silver and WBO-NABO light welterweight titles
41Win37–3 Neeraj GoyatUD10Mar 25, 2023El Domo del Code Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico
40Loss36–3 Regis PrograisKO11 0:59Nov 26, 2022Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.For vacant WBC light welterweight title
30Win36–2 Francisco Javier PerezTKO2, 1:02Mar 19, 2022Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
39Win35–2 Josue VargasTKO1, 1:45Oct 30, 2021Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Silver light welterweight title
38Win34–2 Hank LundyUD10May 22, 2021Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Silver light welterweight title
37Win33–2 Ivan BaranchykKO5, 2:50Oct 3, 2020MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Silver light welterweight title
36Win32–2 Kendo CastanedaUD10Jul 7, 2020MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win31–2 José PedrazaUD10Sep 14, 2019T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC-USNBC light welterweight title
34NC30–2 Eleazar ValenzuelaNC3, 3:00May 18, 2019Deportivo del Sindicato del Metro, Mexico City, MexicoFight stopped after accidental head clash
33Loss30–2 José RamírezMD12Feb 10, 2019Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.SFor WBC light welterweight title
32Win30–1 Domicio RondonTKO7, 1:53Oct 20, 2018Gimnasio Municipal, Tecate, Mexico
31Win29–1 Carlos Diaz RamirezKO5, 2:40Jun 16, 2018Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, MexicoWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
30Win28–1 Abner LopezTKO6, 1:43Nov 4, 2017Estadio Chevron, Tijuana, Mexico
29Win27–1 Miguel ZamudioTKO6, 1:38Jun 17, 2017Palenque de Gallos, Comitán, MexicoWon vacant WBO International light welterweight title
28Win26–1 Jesus SilveiraTD5, 3:00Apr 1, 2017Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoUnanimous TD after fight stopped due to accidental head clash
27Win25–1 Pedro NavarreteUD10Apr 16, 2016Gimnasio Olímpico, Mexico City, Mexico
26Win24–1 Ammeth DiazTKO1, 1:49Jan 23, 2016Palenque Fex, Mexicali, Mexico
25NC23–1 José AlfaroNC1, 3:00Oct 31, 2015Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoFight stopped after Zepeda cut from accidental head clash
24Loss23–1Terry FlanaganRTD2, 3:00Jul 11, 2015Velodrome, Manchester, EnglandFor vacant WBO lightweight title
23Win23–0Armando RoblesKO1, 0:44Apr 25, 2015Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
22Win22–0Orlando VazquezKO2, 2:03Jan 17, 2015Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, U.S.
21Win21–0Victor CayoKO1, 1:27Nov 8, 2014Gimnasio Nuevo León Unido, Monterrey, Mexico
20Win20–0Adrian Rodriguez GarzaKO3, 2:22Aug 9, 2014Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
19Win19–0Robert FrankelUD8Apr 26, 2014Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, U.S.
18Win18–0Johnnie EdwardsTKO2, 2:10Mar 1, 2014Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
17Win17–0Emanuel LopezKO3, 2:59Dec 21, 2013Agua Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana, Mexico
16Win16–0Luis ArceoTKO3, 2:04Oct 11, 2013Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win15–0Ricardo DomínguezTKO3, 2:43Jul 13, 2013Forum Tecate, Tijuana, Mexico
14Win14–0Rodolfo QuintanillaTKO5, 1:52Nov 24, 2012Agua Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana, Mexico
13Win13–0Jovany Javier GomezTKO1, 2:30Oct 20, 2012Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Mexico
12Win12–0Cristian FavelaTKO6, 2:11Sep 21, 2012Centro Recreativo Juventud 2000, Mexicali, Mexico
11Win11–0Roberto HernandezTKO1, 1:10Sep 8, 2012Hotel Hacienda Coral, San Felipe, Mexico
10Win10–0Abraham AlvarezTKO6, 1:57Jun 2, 2012El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
9Win9–0Sergio Joel De la TorreTKO2, 1:34Mar 16, 2012Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Luis Rey CampoaKO1, 1:46Dec 10, 2011Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Mexico
7Win7–0Arron RobinsonKO1, 2:25Sep 23, 2011Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Yakub ShidaevUD6May 19, 2011Lakeside Golf Course, Burbank, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Manuel DelcidUD4Dec 18, 2010Club 401, Ontario, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Alejandro AlonsoRTD1, 3:00May 28, 2010Centro de Espectáculos Promocasa, Mexicali, Mexico
3Win3–0Manuel RuizTKO1, 2:50May 7, 2010Salón Social Posada del Mar, San Felipe, Mexico
2Win2–0Jesus GonzalezKO1, 1:53Feb 12, 2010Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
1Win1–0Ignacio MondragonKO1, 2:36Dec 25, 2009El Nido Sports Center, Mexicali, Mexico