KJ Cataraja

KJ Cataraja (born May 6, 1995) is a Filipino professional boxer. He has previously held the WBO Youth Super Flyweight title.

KJ Cataraja
Statistics
Real nameKevin Jake Dionson Cataraja
Weight(s)Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Height5 ft 5½ in (1.66 m)
Reach65½ in (167 cm)
Nationality Filipino
Born (1995-05-06) May 6, 1995
Cebu City, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights13
Wins13
Wins by KO11
Losses0
Draws0

Education

Cataraja attended University of Cebu for his collegiate studies obtaining a degree in criminology in 2017.[1]

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).[2] 4 months after his debut, Cataraja defeated Indonesian boxer Ellias Nggenggo via a Round 4 technical knockout (TKO).[3] 3 months later, Cataraja registered another victory by defeating Mexican boxer Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, winning a unanimous decision (UD) through eight rounds.[4]

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).[5]

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.[6] 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).[7]

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.[8] 9 months later, Cataraja registered another victory by defeating Indonesian boxer Frengky Rohi via a Round 3 technical knockout (TKO).[9][10][11]

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.[12][13] 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).[14][15]

In September 2019, Cataraja registered his 11th-straight win against fellow Filipino boxer, Crison Omayao, winning the match via a third-round TKO.[16]

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).[17]

It was reported that Cataraja was scheduled to face fellow Filipino boxer, Cris Alfante om 16 July 2021.[18][19] Cataraja defeated Alfante via a Round 7 (TKO).[20][21]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
13 fights 13 wins 0 losses
By knockout 11 0
By decision 2 0
Draws 0
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Win13–0–0 Cris Alfante TKO 7 (8) 2021-07-16 Tabunok Sports Complex, Talisay City
Win12–0–0 John Mark Apolinario KO 1 (10) 2020-12-17 Sanman Gym, General Santos City
Win11–0–0 Crison Omayao TKO 3 (10) 2019-09-23 PMI Colleges Bohol - Taloto Campus, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Win10–0–0 Delfin de Asis TKO 3 (10) 2019-07-26 Passi, Iloilo
Win9–0–0 Victor Hugo Reyes UD 10 2018-11-24 IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City For vacant WBO Youth Super Flyweight title
Win8–0–0 Frengky Rohi TKO 3 (10) 2018-06-16 Tabuelan Astrodome, Tabuelan, Cebu
Win7–0–0 Wiljan Ugbaniel KO 2 (8) 2017-09-16 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City
Win6–0–0 Lony Cadayday KO 1 (8) 2017-07-08 IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City
Win5–0–0 John Kenan Villaflor TKO 1 (6) 2016-11-26 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City
Win4–0–0 Wanchai Nianghansa TKO 4 (8) 2016-05-28 La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod
Win3–0–0 Pedro Antonio Rodriguez UD 8 2016-02-27 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City
Win2–0–0 Ellias Nggenggo TKO 4 (6) 2015-11-28 Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City
Win1–0–0 Ardi Tefa KO 6 (6) 2015-07-11 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Minor titles

References
  1. "KJ Cataraja dreams big in school and the boxing ring". Rappler. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  2. "KJ Cataraja v Ardi Tefa". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  3. "KJ Cataraja v Ellias Nggenggo". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  4. "KJ Cataraja v Pedro Antonio Rodriguez". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  5. "KJ Cataraja v Wanchai Nianghansa". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  6. "KJ Cataraja v John Kenan Villaflor". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  7. "KJ Cataraja v Lony Cadayday". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  8. "KJ Cataraja v Wiljan Ugbaniel". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  9. "KJ Cataraja v Frengky Rohi". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  10. "CATARAJA WOWS TOWNMATES WITH 3rd ROUND TKO VICTORY OVER ROHI". PhilBoxing. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  11. "Cataraja destroys Indonesia foe in 3". The Philippine Star. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  12. "KJ Cataraja v Victor Hugo Reyes". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  13. "Pinoy Pride 45: Cebuano KJ Cataraja seizes WBO Youth Championship". ABS-CBN Sports. 24 November 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  14. "KJ Cataraja v Delfin de Asis". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  15. "Santisima, Cataraja Win Against Gritty Mexicans". World Boxing Organization. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  16. "KJ Cataraja vs Crison Omayao". BoxRec. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  17. "Cataraja, Santisima, Jerusalem knock out opponents in GenSan". Rappler. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  18. "Cataraja stakes unbeaten record against Alfante in July". Cebu Daily News. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  19. "Jerusalem in crucial OPBF fight with Landero". Yahoo Philippines. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  20. "Ryad Merhy Stops Zhaoxin Zhang in Eight, Jerusalem Wins OPBF Title". Boxing Scene. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  21. "The Past Week in Action 19 July 2021: Charlo vs Castano Draw Fails to Unify All Four 154 Lb Belts". PhilBoxing. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
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