| César Soto Esquivel | |
|---|---|
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| Real name | César Soto Esquivel |
| Nickname(s) | La Cobrita |
| Rated at | Super Featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (171 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (174 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | September 17, 1971 Lerdo, Durango, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 90 |
| Wins | 63 |
| Wins by KO | 43 |
| Losses | 24 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
César Soto Esquivel (born September 17, 1971) is a retired Mexican professional boxer[1] and is the former WBC Featherweight Champion.[2]
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In July 1993, César knocked out future WBC Lightweight Champion, José Luis Castillo in two one-sided rounds and was the first man to defeat him.[3]
On May 15, 1999 Soto won the WBC Featherweight Champion by upsetting Luisito Espinosa.[4]
César lost the WBC title in a twelve round decision to Prince Naseem Hamed.[5]
| Preceded by Luisito Espinosa |
WBC Featherweight Champion 15 May 1999– 22 Oct 1999 |
Succeeded by Naseem Hamed |