Humberto Soto facts for kids

Armando Humberto Soto Ochoa (born May 11, 1980), known as Humberto Soto, is a famous Mexican professional boxer. He has been boxing for over 20 years! Humberto became a world champion in two different weight classes. He held the WBC super featherweight title from 2008 to 2009. He also held the WBC lightweight title from 2010 to 2011. Before that, he won the WBC interim featherweight title from 2005 to 2006.

Humberto Soto's Boxing Journey

Humberto started his professional boxing career when he was just 17 years old. He had a great start, winning many fights. He had a record of 36 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws before he fought for his first big title.

Featherweight Division Fights

On August 20, 2005, Humberto Soto won the interim WBC Featherweight title. He beat Rocky Juarez in a fight he agreed to with only two weeks' notice!

On January 17, 2006, Soto successfully defended his interim title. He knocked out Oscar León in the 9th round. Later, he moved up to a heavier weight class. He defeated Ivan Valle in a fight to become a top contender for the WBC Super Featherweight title.

In 2007, Soto continued his winning streak. He defeated Humberto Toledo by knockout in the third round. In his next fight, he knocked out Bobby Pacquiao in the seventh round.

On November 17, 2007, Soto faced Joan Guzmán, who was the WBO Super Featherweight champion. Guzmán was very fast and skilled. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.

Super Featherweight Championship

On June 28, 2008, Soto fought Francisco Lorenzo for the vacant interim WBC Super Featherweight title. Soto knocked Lorenzo down twice in the fourth round. However, the referee, Joe Cortez, disqualified Soto. He said Soto hit Lorenzo after he was already down. Many people, including the WBC president, thought this decision was unfair. The WBC even refused to give Lorenzo the title.

Because of the controversy, the WBC declared the title vacant. On October 11, 2008, Soto got another chance. He defeated Gamaliel Díaz to win the interim WBC Super Featherweight title by technical knockout. Soto knocked Díaz down early and controlled the fight.

On December 20, 2008, Humberto Soto finally won the official WBC Super Featherweight Championship. He beat Francisco Lorenzo in a rematch. Soto won by a clear unanimous decision after 12 rounds.

In 2009, Soto defended his WBC Super Featherweight title three times. On December 12, 2009, he moved up to the lightweight division. He defeated former two-time champion Jesús Chávez by unanimous decision.

Lightweight Title Reign

On March 13, 2010, Soto became the WBC Lightweight Champion. He defeated David Díaz by unanimous decision. Soto knocked Díaz down in the first and last rounds.

On May 15, 2010, Soto defended his title for the first time against Ricardo Dominguez. Soto won the fight by a unanimous decision after 12 rounds.

On December 4, 2010, Soto had a tough fight against Urbano Antillon. It was a very exciting match! Soto used many punches to win a close unanimous decision. This was his third successful title defense.

Moving to Super Lightweight

In July 2011, Humberto Soto decided to give up his WBC Lightweight Title. He wanted to compete in the light welterweight division, which is a bit heavier.

On June 23, 2012, Humberto Soto faced a strong boxer named Lucas Matthysse. Matthysse knocked Soto down in the fifth round. Soto's team stopped the fight between rounds, meaning Soto lost.

Humberto Soto's Boxing Record

Humberto Soto has had a long and impressive career. Here is a summary of his professional boxing record:

• Total Fights: 82
• Wins: 69
• Wins by Knockout (KO): 37
• Losses: 10
• Draws (Ties): 2
• No Contests: 1

See also

In Spanish: Humberto Soto para niños

• List of Mexican boxing world champions