Yonfrez Parejo

Yonfrez Parejo
Born
Yonfrez Antonio Parejo

(1986-08-01) August 1, 1986 (age 38)
Valencia, Venezuela
Other namesEl Verdugo
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins24
Wins by KO12
Losses6
Draws1

Yonfrez Antonio Parejo (born August 1, 1986) is a Venezuelan professional boxer.

World title

Parejo won the World Boxing Association interim bantamweight world title by defeating Luis Hinojosa. He had previously lost an attempt for that title to Hugo Ruiz.[1] He lost in his first defense to Zhanat Zhakiyanov by split decision. Parejo would eventually get a shot at the full title when he fought WBA super champion Ryan Burnett, he would lose via unanimous decision.[2]

Professional boxing record

31 fights 24 wins 6 losses
By knockout 12 2
By decision 12 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Loss 24–6–1 Ariel Perez De La Torre UD 8 24 Feb 2023 Hialeah Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
30 Loss 24–5–1 Tomoki Kameda UD 12 11 Dec 2021 Centro de Usos Múltiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
29 Win 24–4–1 Jordan Escobar RTD 4 (8) 2 Feb 2019 Palacio Dorado, Panama City, Panama
28 Win 23–4–1 Eusebio Osejo SD 6 27 Nov 2019 Hotel El Panama, Panama City, Panama
27 Loss 22–4–1 Brandon Figueroa RTD 8 (12) 20 Apr 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. For WBA interim super bantamweight title
26 Win 22–3–1 Benjamin Mendoza KO 4 (8) 2 Feb 2019 BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica
25 Loss 21–3–1 Ryan Burnett UD 12 31 Mar 2018 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. For WBA (Super) bantamweight title
24 Win 21–2–1 Elkin Rosario KO 2 (8) 23 Sep 2017 Centro Comercial El Tesoro, Medellin, Colombia
23 Win 20–2–1 Lorenzo Parra II UD 10 8 Jun 2017 Centro de Convenciones, Barranquilla, Colombia
22 Win 19–2–1 Jose Rios SD 9 21 Oct 2016 Centro de Convenciones El Cifco, San Salvador, El Salvador Won WBA Fedecaribe super bantamweight title
21 Win 18–2–1 Argel Berrio RTD 7 (8) 29 Apr 2016 Centro de Convenciones, Barranquilla, Colombia
20 Loss 17–2–1 Zhanat Zhakiyanov SD 12 7 Nov 2015 Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco Lost WBA interim bantamweight title
19 Win 17–1–1 Jhon Alberto Molina KO 2 (10) 15 Aug 2015 Centro Comercial Hyper Jumbo, Maracay, Venezuela
18 Win 16–1–1 Luis Hinojosa TKO 11 (12) 30 Aug 2014 Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela Won WBA interim bantamweight title
17 Win 15–1–1 Rafael Castillo UD 8 15 Feb 2014 Hotel El Panama, Panama City, Panama
16 Win 14–1–1 Luis Felipe Cuadrado KO 3 (8) 20 Jul 2013 Gimnasio de Curundu, Panama City, Panama
15 Win 13–1–1 Eddy Zuniga TKO 1 (8) 5 Apr 2013 Club Nautico Caribe, Colon City, Panama
14 Win 12–1–1 Angky Angkotta UD 12 2 Nov 2012 Indosiar Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
13 Loss 11–1–1 Hugo Ruiz TKO 8 (12) 31 Mar 2012 Gimnasio Auditorio, Los Cabos, Mexico For WBA interim bantamweight title
12 Win 11–0–1 Jean Sampson UD 11 3 Feb 2012 Hotel Sheraton, Colon City, Panama Won vacant WBA Fedelatin bantamweight title
11 Win 10–0–1 Rafael Castillo MD 8 2 Dec 2011 Hotel Sheraton, Colon City, Panama
10 Win 9–0–1 Cristian Flores UD 6 3 Nov 2011 Pepper's Night Club, Zapote, Costa Rica
9 Win 8–0–1 Alejandro Corrales UD 9 19 Oct 2011 Palacio Dorado, Panama City Won vacant WBA Fedebol bantamweight title
8 Win 7–0–1 Eduardo Blackman KO 4 (4) 3 Sep 2011 Hotel Sheraton, Colon City, Panama
7 Win 6–0–1 Omar Anderson KO 3 (6) 11 Aug 2011 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
6 Win 5–0–1 Victor Peralta TKO 4 (6) 3 Jun 2011 Palacio Dorado, Panama City, Panama
5 Win 4–0–1 Francisco Herrera TKO 3 (6) 12 Nov 2010 Coliseo Kid Dumlop, Santa Marta, Colombia
4 Win 3–0–1 Albert Gonzalez UD 4 19 Apr 2010 Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
3 Draw 2–0–1 Sandro Hernandez MD 4 27 Mar 2010 Polideportivo José María Vargas, La Guaira, Venezuela
2 Win 2–0 Alexander Gonzalez UD 4 31 Oct 2009 Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
1 Win 1–0 Leider Cotes UD 4 3 Oct 2009 Cancha Deportiva Los Robles, Isla Margarita, Venezuela

References

  1. ^ "Hugo Ruiz, Ana Maria Torres, Ava Knight Win By TKO". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
  2. ^ "Ryan Burnett easily outpoints Yonfrez Parejo to retain bantamweight title". The Ring. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Anselmo Moreno 		WBA Fedebol
bantamweight champion
October 19, 2011 – 2012
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Meléndez
Vacant
Title last held by
Liborio Solís 		WBA Fedelatin
bantamweight champion
February 3, 2012 – 2012
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Carlos Payano
Vacant
Title last held by
William Encarnación 		WBA Fedecaribe
super-bantamweight champion
October 21, 2016 – 2017
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ranfis Encarnación
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Hugo Ruiz 		WBA bantamweight champion
Interim title
August 30, 2014 – November 7, 2015 		Succeeded by