Hugo Rafael Soto

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Hugo Rafael Soto (born 16 August 1967 in Catamarca, Argentina) is a former professional boxer.

Fighting in the flyweight and super flyweight divisions, Soto had his first professional fight in 1988. He built up a record of 39-1-2 to earn a fight with WBC flyweight champion Yuri Arbachakov, but lost by an eighth round knockout. Two years later, he lost a unanimous decision to reigning WBO flyweight champion Johnny Tapia. He captured the WBA super flyweight title in May 1998, defeating Jose Bonilla by a split decision. Soto lost the title in his first defence against Leo Gamez, who knocked him out in the third round. He had his final fight in 2004, losing a decision to future world champion Jorge Linares, and retired with a final record of 55-10-2.

External links

Professional boxing record for Hugo Rafael Soto from BoxRec

Sporting positions
Preceded by Jose Bonilla	WBA Flyweight Champion May 29, 1998 – March 13, 1999	Succeeded by Leo Gamez

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Name	Soto, Hugo Rafael
Alternative names
Short description	Argentine boxer
Date of birth	16 August 1967
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