Hugo Rafael Soto
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.
Professional boxing record
55 Wins (38 knockouts), 10 Losses, 2 Draw | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Round Time |
Date | Location | Notes |
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 55-10-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 (10) | 2004-01-31 | ![]() |
For vacant WBA Fedelatin super bantamweight title |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 55-9-2 | ![]() |
KO | 7 (10) | 2003-09-26 | ![]() |
Retain Argentina (FAB) bantamweight title. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 54-9-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (12) | 2003-01-31 | ![]() |
Won WBO Latino bantamweight title. |
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Sporting positions | ||
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Preceded by Jose Bonilla |
WBA Flyweight Champion May 29, 1998 – March 13, 1999 |
Succeeded by Leo Gamez |