Jesús Cuellar
Jesús Marcelo Andrés Cuellar (born December 28, 1986) is an Argentine professional boxer. He held the WBA (Regular) featherweight title from 2015 to 2016, and has challenged once for the WBA (Super) super featherweight title in 2018.
| Jesús Cuellar | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Jesús Marcelo Andrés Cuellar |
| Nickname(s) | Jinete del KO |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 5 1⁄2 in (166 cm)[1] |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Born | December 28, 1986 José C. Paz, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 4 |
Amateur career
Cuellar had an amateur record of 230 wins and 10 losses, and was a member of the Argentine national team.[2]
Professional career
WBA featherweight champion
Cuellar was trained by former world champion and 2012 Trainer of the Year, Robert García.[3] On August 23, 2013, Cuellar defeated Claudio Marrero for the WBA interim featherweight title, in a close fight. Cuellar was the more aggressive fighter and scored a knockdown in the 6th round.[4][5]
Professional boxing record
| 33 fights | 29 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 22 | 3 |
| By decision | 7 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 33 | Loss | 29–4 |  Javier Fortuna |
KO | 2 (10), 2:01 | Nov 2, 2019 |  MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. |
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| 32 | Win | 29–3 |  Carlos Padilla |
KO | 2 (6), 0:33 | Mar 9, 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. |
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| 31 | Loss | 28–3 | Gervonta Davis |
TKO | 3 (12), 2:45 | Apr 21, 2018 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. |
For vacant WBA (Super) super featherweight title |
| 30 | Loss | 28–2 |  Abner Mares |
SD | 12 | Dec 10, 2016 | Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Lost WBA (Regular) featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 |  Jonathan Oquendo |
UD | 12 | Dec 5, 2015 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Retained WBA (Regular) featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 |  Vic Darchinyan |
TKO | 8 (12), 1:04 | Jun 6, 2015 | StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. |
Retained WBA (Regular) featherweight title |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Ruben Tamayo |
TKO | 5 (12), 1:48 | Dec 20, 2014 | Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S. |
Retained WBA interim featherweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Juan Manuel López |
KO | 2 (12), 1:36 | Sep 11, 2014 | The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
Retained WBA interim featherweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Rico Ramos |
UD | 12 | May 2, 2014 | The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
Retained WBA interim featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Claudio Marrero |
UD | 12 | Aug 23, 2013 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. |
Won vacant WBA interim featherweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 |  Gustavo Daniel Gonzalez |
TKO | 1 (8), 1:58 | Dec 12, 2012 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Jean Javier Sotelo |
TKO | 1 (10) | Nov 30, 2012 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Claudio Rosendo Tapia |
KO | 2 (10), 0:49 | Aug 31, 2012 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
Retained FAB featherweight title; Won vacant WBA Fedelatin interim featherweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Miguel Leonardo Caceres |
MD | 10 | Feb 4, 2012 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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| 19 | Win | 18–1 |  Ramon Elizer Esperanza |
TKO | 4 (10), 1:20 | Nov 25, 2011 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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| 18 | Loss | 17–1 | Óscar Escandón |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:59 | Oct 15, 2011 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Hugo Orlando Gomez |
TKO | 3 (12) | Jul 23, 2011 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
Retained WBO Latino featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Ramon Armando Torres |
KO | 4 (10), 1:50 | Apr 16, 2011 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
Won vacant FAB featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Jose Saez |
TKO | 2 (12), 1:20 | Jan 12, 2011 | Centro Recreativo Municipal Néstor Carlos Kirchner, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
Retained WBO Latino featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Diego Herminio Alejandro Sananco |
RTD | 8 (12) | Oct 23, 2010 | Escuela Tecnica Nº1, Salto, Argentina |
Won WBO Latino featherweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Miguel Leonardo Caceres |
UD | 10 | Aug 21, 2010 | Club Atlético Adelante, Reconquista, Argentina |
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Claudio Rosendo Tapia |
RTD | 11 (12), 1:06 | Apr 30, 2010 | Asociación Mutual del Club El Tala, San Francisco, Argentina |
Retained WBO Latino interim featherweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Lucas Rafael Baez |
TKO | 1 (10), 2:10 | Feb 27, 2010 | Asociación Española Tiro y Deportiva Jorge Ross, La Carlota, Argentina |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Luis Armando Juarez |
UD | 12 | Oct 24, 2009 | Estadio Cubierto Municipal, Deán Funes, Argentina |
Won vacant WBO Latino interim featherweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Victor Cardozo Coronel |
TKO | 9 (10), 1:49 | Sep 4, 2009 | Club Atléico Jorge Newbery, Maipú, Argentina |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Julio Cesar Ruiz |
TKO | 3 (10), 1:41 | May 23, 2009 | Club Sarmiento, Dolores, Argentina |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Cristian Javier Olmedo |
TKO | 3 (6), 0:58 | Mar 21, 2009 | Club Sportivo, La Calera, Argentina |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Marcelo Antonio Gomez |
UD | 6 | Jan 24, 2009 | Casino y Bingo, Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Albeto Ibarra |
TKO | 2 (4) | Dec 6, 2008 | Club Social y Deportivo, San Vicente, Argentina |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Pascal Bouchez |
KO | 1 (4), 2:09 | Nov 1, 2008 |  König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Juan Ramon Alfonsin |
KO | 1 (4), 2:46 | Aug 2, 2008 | Gimnasio Municipal, Pergamino, Argentina |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Juan Atonio Alcaraz |
RTD | 1 (4), 3:00 | Jul 11, 2008 | Club Deportivo Libertad, Sunchales, Argentina |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Cristian Omar Gimenez |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:52 | Jun 12, 2008 | Club Social y Deportivo, Mar de Ajó, Argentina |
References
- Showtime Championship Boxing tale of the tape prior to the Gervonta Davis fight.
- "News - Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar: "All I want is a shot at the best at 126."". Max Boxing. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
- "Jesus Cuellar Boxing Star From Argentina Now in Oxnard". Esnewsreporting.com. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
- William Holmes (August 23, 2013). "ESPN Friday Night Fights Results: Usmanee and Mendez Draw, Cuellar Defeats Marrero". Boxing Insider. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- Alex Ballentine. "Marrero vs. Cuellar: Jesus Andres Cuellar Defeats Claudio Marrero Via Decision". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| New title | WBO Latino featherweight champion Interim title October 24, 2009 – October 23, 2010 Won full title |
Vacant Title next held by Juan Manuel López | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Jonathan Victor Barros |
WBO Latino featherweight champion October 23, 2010 – October 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Matias Rueda | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Jorge Linares |
WBA Fedelatin featherweight champion Interim title August 31, 2012 – August 23, 2013 Won interim world title |
Vacant | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Jonathan Victor Barros |
FAB featherweight champion April 16, 2011 – October 2013 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Matias Rueda | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Javier Fortuna |
WBA featherweight champion Interim title August 23, 2013 – February 21, 2015 Promoted |
Vacant Title next held by Carlos Zambrano | ||
| Preceded by Nicholas Walters as champion |
WBA featherweight champion Regular title February 21, 2015 – December 10, 2016 |
Succeeded by Abner Mares | ||
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