| 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.
Cataraja attended University of Cebu for his collegiate studies obtaining a degree in criminology in 2017.[1] [2]
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]
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]
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–0 | Jun Blazo | UD | 8 | |||||
| Win | 16–0 | Edward Heno | UD | 12 | ||||
| Win | 15–0 | Ronel Dela Cruz | KO | 1 (8), | ||||
| Win | 14–0 | Romshane Sarguilla | 3 (8), | |||||
| Win | 13–0 | Cris Alfante | TKO | 7 (8), | ||||
| Win | 12–0 | John Mark Apolinario | KO | 1 (10) | ||||
| Win | 11–0 | Crison Omayao | TKO | 3 (10), | ||||
| Win | 10–0 | Delfin de Asis | TKO | 3 (10), | ||||
| Win | 9–0 | Victor Hugo Reyes | UD | 10 | ||||
| Win | 8–0 | Frengky Rohi | TKO | 3 (10), | ||||
| Win | 7–0 | Wiljan Ugbaniel | KO | 2 (8), | ||||
| Win | 6–0 | Lony Cadayday | TKO | 1 (8), | ||||
| Win | 5–0 | John Kenan Villaflor | TKO | 1 (6), | ||||
| Win | 4–0 | Wanchai Nianghansa | TKO | 4 (8), | ||||
| Win | 3–0 | Pedro Antonio Rodriguez | 8 | |||||
| Win | 2–0 | Ellias Nggenggo | 4 (6), | |||||
| Win | 1–0 | Ardi Tefa | 6 (6), |