Kevin Jake Cataraja Explained

Kevin Jake Cataraja
Realname:Kevin Jake Dionson Cataraja
Nickname:KJ
Height:5 ft 5½ in (1.66 m)
Reach:65½ in (167 cm)
Nationality: Filipino
Weight:Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Birth Date:May 6, 1995
Birth Place:Cebu City, Philippines
Style:Orthodox
Total:17
Wins:17
Ko:13
Losses:0
Draws:0

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

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

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
17–0Jun BlazoUD8
Win16–0Edward HenoUD12
Win15–0Ronel Dela CruzKO1 (8),
Win14–0Romshane Sarguilla3 (8),
Win13–0Cris AlfanteTKO7 (8),
Win12–0John Mark ApolinarioKO1 (10)
Win11–0Crison OmayaoTKO3 (10),
Win10–0Delfin de AsisTKO3 (10),
Win9–0Victor Hugo ReyesUD10
Win8–0Frengky RohiTKO3 (10),
Win7–0Wiljan UgbanielKO2 (8),
Win6–0Lony CadaydayTKO1 (8),
Win5–0John Kenan VillaflorTKO1 (6),
Win4–0Wanchai NianghansaTKO4 (8),
Win3–0Pedro Antonio Rodriguez8
Win2–0Ellias Nggenggo4 (6),
Win1–0Ardi Tefa6 (6),

Titles in boxing

Minor titles

Notes and References

  1. News: Songalia. Ryan. KJ Cataraja dreams big in school and the boxing ring. Rappler. 23 November 2016. 8 September 2019.
  2. News: Rosal. Glendale G.. Cebuano boxer, sparring partner of many world champions, dreams of being a world champion one day. Cebu Daily News. 23 May 2021. 20 February 2022.
  3. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Ardi Tefa. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  4. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Ellias Nggenggo. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  5. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Pedro Antonio Rodriguez. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  6. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Wanchai Nianghansa. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  7. Web site: KJ Cataraja v John Kenan Villaflor. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  8. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Lony Cadayday. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  9. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Wiljan Ugbaniel. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  10. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Frengky Rohi. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  11. Web site: Secuya. Dong. CATARAJA WOWS TOWNMATES WITH 3rd ROUND TKO VICTORY OVER ROHI. PhilBoxing. 17 June 2018. 8 September 2019.
  12. News: Maglinte. Lemuel P.. Cataraja destroys Indonesia foe in 3. The Philippine Star. 18 June 2018. 8 September 2019.
  13. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Victor Hugo Reyes. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  14. News: Pinoy Pride 45: Cebuano KJ Cataraja seizes WBO Youth Championship. ABS-CBN Sports. 24 November 2018. 8 September 2019.
  15. Web site: KJ Cataraja v Delfin de Asis. BoxRec. 8 September 2019.
  16. Web site: Santisima, Cataraja Win Against Gritty Mexicans. World Boxing Organization. 25 November 2018. 8 September 2019.
  17. Web site: KJ Cataraja vs Crison Omayao. BoxRec. 17 January 2020.
  18. News: Luarca. Roy. Cataraja, Santisima, Jerusalem knock out opponents in GenSan. Rappler. 17 December 2020. 13 June 2021.
  19. News: Rosal. Dale. Cataraja stakes unbeaten record against Alfante in July. Cebu Daily News. 21 June 2021. 22 September 2021.
  20. News: Aznar. Edri. Jerusalem in crucial OPBF fight with Landero. Yahoo Philippines. 15 July 2021. 22 September 2021.
  21. Web site: Ryad Merhy Stops Zhaoxin Zhang in Eight, Jerusalem Wins OPBF Title. Boxing Scene. 18 July 2021. 22 September 2021.
  22. Web site: Armit. Eric. The Past Week in Action 19 July 2021: Charlo vs Castano Draw Fails to Unify All Four 154 Lb Belts. PhilBoxing. 20 July 2021. 22 September 2021.
  23. News: Salgados. Lynde. Bukidnon boxer Jerusalem nears world title dreams. Rappler. 14 February 2022. 20 February 2022.
  24. News: Aznar. Edri. Domingo takes on Espinas in Sanman Bubble VIII. Sun Star. 11 February 2022. 20 February 2022.
  25. News: Domingo outpoints Espinas in Sanman Bubble VIII. Sun Star Cebu. 27 February 2022. 11 March 2022.
  26. News: Siasat. JM. KJ Cataraja captures OPBF title with unanimous decision win over Heno. GMA News. 11 February 2023. 12 February 2023.
  27. News: Rosal. Glendale G.. Tabuelan, Cebu's 'KJ' Cataraja earns OPBF title via unanimous decision win over Heno. Cebu Daily News via Inquirer. 12 February 2023. 12 February 2023.