Jose Pedraza
"Sniper"
Division: lightweight
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Birth Date: 1998-05-08
Height: 5.8 cm
Reach: 70.5 cm
Stance: orthodox
Professional Record
29
Wins
(14 by KO)7
Losses
(3 by KO)1
Draws
37
Total Fights
Biography
José Pedraza González, 5’8 May 8, 1989, hailing from Caguas Puerto Rico, is a distinguished former two-weight world champion in the realm of professional boxing. His remarkable amateur career set the stage for an illustrious professional journey, with notable accomplishments including holding the IBO super featherweight title in 2014, the IBF super featherweight title from 2015 to 2017, and the WBO lightweight title in 2018. A decorated amateur boxer, Pedraza represented Puerto Rico and claimed medals in esteemed international competitions, including a bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games, silver at the 2009 World Championships, and gold at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. His transition to the professional circuit was marked by a promising trajectory and multiple promotions under Universal Promotions of Puerto Rico, Gary Shaw Productions, and DiBella Entertainment, signifying a joint effort to foster his career in the sport.
Technical Overview
José Pedraza showcases a calculated mastery of the pendulum swing head movement technique, employing it with precision to craft advantageous angles for his offensive maneuvers. His nuanced footwork acts not only as a shield against formidable punches but also as a launchpad for his strategic attacks, allowing him to dictate the rhythm of engagement. Proficient in counterpunching, Pedraza adeptly employs the peekaboo style, swiftly responding to opponents’ actions with well-timed counters or strategic adjustments in the distance. This versatility enables him to artfully navigate the range, creating opportunities to unleash a rapid succession of punches, be it explosive headshots or well-placed body shots. With an artful blend of evasive tactics and poised aggression, he maintains a poised stance, ready to deliver impactful strikes while strategically controlling the space between himself and his adversaries. If his opponent finds themselves backed against the ropes, Pedraza demonstrates an ability to rattle off quick combinations, swiftly altering the direction and momentum of the fight.
Fight History
01/25/25 vs. Ernesto Mercado, L-TKO, 4/10
02/08/24 vs. Keyshawn Davis, L-TKO, 6/10
02/03/23 vs. Arnold Barboza Jr, L-UD, 10/10
08/27/22 vs. Richard Commey, D-SD, 10/10
03/04/22 vs. Jose Carlos Ramirez, L-UD, 12/12
06/12/21 vs. Julian Rodriguez, W-RTD, 8/10
09/19/20 vs. Javier Molina, W-UD, 10/10
07/02/20 vs. Mikkel LesPierre, W-UD, 10/10
09/14/19 vs. Jose Zepeda, L-UD, 10/10
05/25/19 vs. Antonio Lozada, W-TKO, 9/10
12/08/18 vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko, L-UD, 12/12
08/25/18 vs. Raymundo Beltran, W-UD, 12/12
06/09/18 vs. Antonio Moran, W-UD, 10/10
03/17/18 vs. Jose Luis Rodriguez, W-UD, 8/8
01/14/17 vs. Gervonta Davis, L-TKO, 7/12
04/16/16 vs. Stephen Smith, W-UD, 12/12
10/03/15 vs. Edner Cherry, W-SD, 12/12
06/13/15 vs. Andrey Klimov, W-UD, 12/12
11/14/14 vs. Michael Farenas, W-UD, 12/12
08/15/14 vs. Juan Carlos Martinez, W-RTD, 6/10
06/07/14 vs. Arturo Uruzquieta, W-TKO, 1/6
03/22/14 vs. Alberto Garza, W-UD, 12/12
10/26/13 vs. Alejandro Rodriguez, W-KO, 3/10
08/09/13 vs. Gabriel Tolmajyan, W-UD, 10/10
06/08/13 vs. Sergio Reyes, W-TKO, 7/10
02/23/13 vs. Gerardo Zayas, W-TKO, 1/8
10/12/12 vs. Tevin Farmer, W-TKO, 8/8
08/31/12 vs. Jose M Valderrama, W-UD, 8/8
06/15/12 vs. Carlos Claudio, W-UD, 8/8
04/27/12 vs. Gil Garcia, W-UD, 8/8
02/24/12 vs. Anthony Woods, W-TKO, 4/8
12/30/11 vs. Herbert Quartey, W-KO, 5/8
11/11/11 vs. John Wampash, W-TKO, 4/6
08/19/11 vs. Pedro Antonio Salcedo, W-UD, 6/6
06/10/11 vs. Tomi Archambault, W-TKO, 1/4
03/29/11 vs. Corben Page, W-TKO, 1/4
02/18/11 vs. Felix Rivera, W-TKO, 1/4
