Best fights of Elwin Soto
Over 6 years as a professional, Elwin Soto has compiled a 19-3 (13) record, including five title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Elwin Soto KOs Katsunari Takayama
On May 8, 2021 Elwin Soto defended his WBO light flyweight title against Katsunari Takayama. Soto was 24 years old with a record of 18-1, and Takayama was 37 with a record of 32-8. Soto was on a 16-fight winning streak and Takayama was on a 2-fight winning streak. Soto stopped Katsunari Takayama via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
2. Elwin Soto KOs Ángel Acosta
On June 21, 2019 Elwin Soto fought Ángel Acosta for the WBO light flyweight title. Soto was 22 years old with a record of 14-1, and Acosta was 28 with a record of 20-1. Soto was on a 12-fight winning streak and Acosta was on a 4-fight winning streak. Soto stopped Ángel Acosta via KO in the 12th round. Crowned the new light flyweight champion.
3. Elwin Soto loses to Jonathan González via split decision
On October 16, 2021 Elwin Soto defended his WBO light flyweight title against Jonathan González. Soto was 24 years old with a record of 19-1, and González was 30 with a record of 24-3-1. Soto was on a 17-fight winning streak and González was on a 2-fight winning streak. Soto lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with González.
4. Elwin Soto loses to Hekkie Budler via unanimous decision
On June 25, 2022 Elwin Soto faced Hekkie Budler in a light flyweight bout. Soto was 25 years old with a record of 19-2, and Budler was 34 with a record of 33-4. Soto was coming off a loss, while Budler was coming off a win. Soto lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Budler.