Michel Soro Record & Stats
14 years and seven months into his professional boxing career, Michel Soro has fought 41 times with 35 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws. As of June 2023, Soro's boxing record stands at 35-4-2 (24 KO wins, 1 KO loss).
- Born
- Oct 30, 1987
- Age
- 35
- Debut
- Oct 2, 2008
- Record
- 35-4-2
- Rounds
- 243
- KOs
- 24 (58.5%)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Reach
- 178 cm
- Ape Index
- -1 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Last Fight
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Michel Soro is a French professional boxer. He was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on October 30, 1987. Soro made his professional boxing debut at the age of 20, on October 2, 2008. He is yet to win a major world title. Soro is 35 years old, he will turn 36 in four months and 20 days.
Fight Record
| Total Fights | 41 |
|---|---|
| Wins | 35 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No-Contests | 0 |
| KO Wins | 24 |
|---|---|
| Total Title Wins | 0 |
| Title Defenses | 0 |
| Title-Fight KO Wins | 0 |
| Losses via KO | 1 |
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | May 6, 2023 | 35 | Magomed Kurbanov | Loss | SD |
| 40 | Jul 9, 2022 | 34 | Israil Madrimov | Draw | TD |
| 39 | Dec 17, 2021 | 34 | Israil Madrimov | Loss | TKO9 |
| 38 | Nov 15, 2019 | 32 | Cédric Vitu | Win | TKO5 |
| 37 | Jul 20, 2019 | 31 | Anderson Prestot | Win | TKO5 |
| 36 | Dec 8, 2018 | 31 | Greg Vendetti | Win | TKO2 |
| 35 | Mar 24, 2018 | 30 | John Vera | Win | UD |
| 34 | Dec 2, 2017 | 30 | Ivan Montero | Win | KO3 |
| 33 | Jul 1, 2017 | 29 | Brian Castaño | Loss | SD |
| 32 | Apr 22, 2017 | 29 | Javier Francisco Maciel | Win | TKO3 |
| 31 | Dec 17, 2016 | 29 | Nuhu Lawal | Win | KO10 |
| 30 | Jul 30, 2016 | 28 | Hector Saldivia | Win | TKO3 |
| 29 | Jun 20, 2015 | 27 | Emanuele Blandamura | Win | KO8 |
| 28 | May 8, 2015 | 27 | Glen Tapia | Win | TKO4 |
| 27 | Mar 6, 2015 | 27 | Anderson Clayton | Win | KO2 |
| 26 | Jan 30, 2015 | 27 | Sandor Micsko | Win | KO1 |
| 25 | Jul 25, 2014 | 26 | Antoine Douglas | Draw | MD |
| 24 | May 7, 2014 | 26 | Alexey Ribchev | Win | KO5 |
| 23 | Nov 9, 2013 | 26 | Jean Michel Hamilcaro | Win | UD |
| 22 | May 4, 2013 | 25 | Frederic Serre | Win | UD |
| 21 | Jan 12, 2013 | 25 | Kris Carslaw | Win | UD |
| 20 | Jul 13, 2012 | 24 | Magomed Abdurakhmanov | Win | KO1 |
| 19 | May 12, 2012 | 24 | Zaurbek Baysangurov | Loss * | UD |
| 18 | Nov 12, 2011 | 24 | Sergei Melis | Win | TKO6 |
| 17 | Oct 15, 2011 | 23 | Albert Starikov | Win | KO6 |
| 16 | Jul 29, 2011 | 23 | David Makaradze | Win | UD |
| 15 | May 7, 2011 | 23 | Jurijs Boreiko | Win | TKO2 |
| 14 | Apr 2, 2011 | 23 | Giorgi Ungiadze | Win | TKO6 |
| 13 | Feb 12, 2011 | 23 | Roman Dzhuman | Win | TKO4 |
| 12 | Nov 13, 2010 | 23 | Tadas Jonkus | Win | TKO4 |
| 11 | Jul 19, 2010 | 22 | Ahmed Merichiche | Win | KO2 |
| 10 | May 29, 2010 | 22 | Anthony Somarriba | Win | PTS |
| 9 | Apr 17, 2010 | 22 | Robert Blazo | Win | TKO7 |
| 8 | Feb 27, 2010 | 22 | Hakim Rouassi | Win | PTS |
| 7 | Jan 9, 2010 | 22 | Jonathan Bertonnier | Win | TKO2 |
| 6 | Apr 4, 2009 | 21 | Ousmane Kone | Win | PTS |
| 5 | Mar 14, 2009 | 21 | Ibamata Sidibe | Win | PTS |
| 4 | Feb 27, 2009 | 21 | Kevin Mpiga | Win | PTS |
| 3 | Feb 14, 2009 | 21 | Jeremy Facq | Win | TKO1 |
| 2 | Dec 11, 2008 | 21 | Sebastien Allais | Win | PTS |
| 1 | Oct 2, 2008 | 20 | Said Moulkraloua | Win | TKO3 |
* World-title fight
Statistics
Michel Soro is 179 cm tall (5' 10.47") with a reach of 178 cm (5' 10.08"). He fights out of the orthodox stance and presents an ape-index of -1 cm (-0.39").
Soro has a 58.5% KO rate. Of his total 24 KO wins, 15 were in the early rounds, eight in the mid rounds, and one in the later rounds. He has three first-round KO wins.
Career Summary
Michel Soro made his professional boxing debut against Said Moulkraloua at the age of 20 on October 2, 2008, defeating Moulkraloua via 3rd round TKO. He went on to win 17 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 10 wins via stoppage.
Soro had his first world title fight at the age of 24 on May 12, 2012 after 18 professional fights, against Zaurbek Baysangurov for the WBO title. He lost to Baysangurov via 12 round unanimous decision.
Some of Soro's best fights and notable victories include wins over Glen Tapia, Cédric Vitu, Hector Saldivia, Emanuele Blandamura, Javier Francisco Maciel, Ivan Montero, and Greg Vendetti.
Soro has had a total of four losses in his professional boxing career so far.
His most recent fight was a non-title bout against Russian boxer Magomed Kurbanov on May 6, 2023. Soro lost the fight via 12 round split-decision. It's been 1 month and 4 days since this fight.
Michel Soro Fights
The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Soro's boxing career; all the way from his debut, to fighting for world-titles, to his latest loss against Magomed Kurbanov, and all the other wins and losses of his career.
Michel Soro vs. Magomed Kurbanov
Fight page: Soro vs. KurbanovOn May 6, 2023, a 35-year old Michel Soro (35-3-2, 24 KO) fought an undefeated Russian boxer Magomed Kurbanov, who was 27 years old with a record of 23-0. Kurbanov was on a 23-fight win streak with 13 KO wins. Soro was the taller of the two by 2 cms and also had a 1 cm reach advantage.
Soro lost to Kurbanov via 12 round split-decision.
Michel Soro vs. Israil Madrimov II
Fight page: Soro vs. Madrimov IIOn July 9, 2022, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old Michel Soro (35-3-1, 24 KO) fought an undefeated Israil Madrimov again, who was now 27 years old with a record of 8-0. Soro had lost to Madrimov in their last fight. Soro was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 4 cm reach advantage.
The fight ended in a 3 round technical-decision draw and both the boxers added a draw to their respective records. A good performance, nonetheless.
Michel Soro vs. Israil Madrimov
Fight page: Soro vs. MadrimovOn December 17, 2021, a 34-year old Michel Soro (35-2-1, 24 KO) fought an undefeated Uzbekistani boxer Israil Madrimov for the first time, who was 26 years old with a record of 7-0. Madrimov was on a seven-fight win streak with 5 KO wins. Soro was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 4 cm reach advantage.
Soro lost to Madrimov via 9th round TKO. His five-fight win streak is halted with this loss.
Michel Soro vs. Cédric Vitu
On November 15, 2019, a 32-year old Michel Soro (34-2-1, 23 KO) fought Cédric Vitu in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Vitu via 5th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Anderson Prestot
On July 20, 2019, a 31-year old Michel Soro (33-2-1, 22 KO) fought Anderson Prestot in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Prestot via 5th round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Greg Vendetti
On December 8, 2018, a 31-year old Michel Soro (32-2-1, 21 KO) fought Greg Vendetti in his 36th professional fight. He defeated Vendetti via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. John Vera
On March 24, 2018, a 30-year old Michel Soro (31-2-1, 21 KO) fought John Vera in his 35th professional fight. He defeated Vera via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Ivan Montero
On December 2, 2017, a 30-year old Michel Soro (30-2-1, 20 KO) fought Ivan Montero in his 34th professional fight. He defeated Montero via 3rd round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
Michel Soro vs. Brian Castaño
Fight page: Soro vs. CastañoOn July 1, 2017, a 29-year old Michel Soro (30-1-1, 20 KO) fought an undefeated Argentinian boxer Brian Castaño, who was 27 years old with a record of 13-0. Castaño was on a 13-fight win streak with 10 KO wins. Soro was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage.
Soro lost to Castaño via 12 round split-decision. His seven-fight win streak is halted with this loss.
Michel Soro vs. Javier Francisco Maciel
On April 22, 2017, a 29-year old Michel Soro (29-1-1, 19 KO) fought Javier Francisco Maciel in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Maciel via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Nuhu Lawal
On December 17, 2016, a 29-year old Michel Soro (28-1-1, 18 KO) fought Nuhu Lawal in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Lawal via 10th round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Hector Saldivia
On July 30, 2016, a 28-year old Michel Soro (27-1-1, 17 KO) fought Hector Saldivia in his 30th professional fight. He defeated Saldivia via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Emanuele Blandamura
On June 20, 2015, a 27-year old Michel Soro (26-1-1, 16 KO) fought Emanuele Blandamura in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Blandamura via 8th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Glen Tapia
Fight page: Soro vs. TapiaOn May 8, 2015, a 27-year old Michel Soro (25-1-1, 15 KO) fought American boxer Glen Tapia, who was 25 years old with a record of 23-1. Tapia was on a three-fight win streak with 15 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 7 cm reach advantage over Soro. Coming into this fight, Tapia had a single loss, which was via stoppage.
Soro defeated Tapia via 4th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Anderson Clayton
On March 6, 2015, a 27-year old Michel Soro (24-1-1, 14 KO) fought Anderson Clayton in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Clayton via 2nd round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Sandor Micsko
On January 30, 2015, a 27-year old Michel Soro (23-1-1, 13 KO) fought Sandor Micsko in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Micsko via 1st round KO.
Michel Soro vs. Antoine Douglas
On July 25, 2014, a 26-year old Michel Soro (23-1, 13 KO) fought Antoine Douglas in his 25th professional fight. He had a draw with Douglas via 10th round majority decision.
Michel Soro vs. Alexey Ribchev
On May 7, 2014, a 26-year old Michel Soro (22-1, 12 KO) fought Alexey Ribchev in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Ribchev via 5th round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Jean Michel Hamilcaro
On November 9, 2013, a 26-year old Michel Soro (21-1, 12 KO) fought Jean Michel Hamilcaro in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Hamilcaro via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Frederic Serre
On May 4, 2013, a 25-year old Michel Soro (20-1, 12 KO) fought Frederic Serre in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Serre via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Kris Carslaw
On January 12, 2013, a 25-year old Michel Soro (19-1, 12 KO) fought Kris Carslaw in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Carslaw via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Magomed Abdurakhmanov
On July 13, 2012, a 24-year old Michel Soro (18-1, 11 KO) fought Magomed Abdurakhmanov in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Abdurakhmanov via 1st round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
Michel Soro vs. Zaurbek Baysangurov
On May 12, 2012, a 24-year old Michel Soro (18-0, 11 KO) challended Zaurbek Baysangurov's WBO super-welterweight title. He lost to Baysangurov via 12th round unanimous decision.
Michel Soro vs. Sergei Melis
On November 12, 2011, a 24-year old Michel Soro (17-0, 10 KO) fought Sergei Melis in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Melis via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Albert Starikov
On October 15, 2011, a 23-year old Michel Soro (16-0, 9 KO) fought Albert Starikov in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Starikov via 6th round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. David Makaradze
On July 29, 2011, a 23-year old Michel Soro (15-0, 9 KO) fought David Makaradze in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Makaradze via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Jurijs Boreiko
On May 7, 2011, a 23-year old Michel Soro (14-0, 8 KO) fought Jurijs Boreiko in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Boreiko via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Giorgi Ungiadze
On April 2, 2011, a 23-year old Michel Soro (13-0, 7 KO) fought Giorgi Ungiadze in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Ungiadze via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Roman Dzhuman
On February 12, 2011, a 23-year old Michel Soro (12-0, 6 KO) fought Roman Dzhuman in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Dzhuman via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Tadas Jonkus
On November 13, 2010, a 23-year old Michel Soro (11-0, 5 KO) fought Tadas Jonkus in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Jonkus via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Michel Soro vs. Ahmed Merichiche
On July 19, 2010, a 22-year old Michel Soro (10-0, 4 KO) fought Ahmed Merichiche in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Merichiche via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Anthony Somarriba
On May 29, 2010, a 22-year old Michel Soro (9-0, 4 KO) fought Anthony Somarriba in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Somarriba via 6th round PTS. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Robert Blazo
On April 17, 2010, a 22-year old Michel Soro (8-0, 3 KO) fought Robert Blazo in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Blazo via 7th round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Hakim Rouassi
On February 27, 2010, a 22-year old Michel Soro (7-0, 3 KO) fought Hakim Rouassi in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Rouassi via 8th round PTS. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Jonathan Bertonnier
On January 9, 2010, a 22-year old Michel Soro (6-0, 2 KO) fought Jonathan Bertonnier in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Bertonnier via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Ousmane Kone
On April 4, 2009, a 21-year old Michel Soro (5-0, 2 KO) fought Ousmane Kone in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Kone via 6th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Ibamata Sidibe
On March 14, 2009, a 21-year old Michel Soro (4-0, 2 KO) fought Ibamata Sidibe in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Sidibe via 6th round PTS. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Kevin Mpiga
On February 27, 2009, a 21-year old Michel Soro (3-0, 2 KO) fought Kevin Mpiga in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Mpiga via 4th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Jeremy Facq
On February 14, 2009, a 21-year old Michel Soro (2-0, 1 KO) fought Jeremy Facq in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Facq via 1st round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Sebastien Allais
On December 11, 2008, a 21-year old Michel Soro (1-0, 1 KO) fought Sebastien Allais in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Allais via 4th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Michel Soro vs. Said Moulkraloua
On October 2, 2008, a 20-year old Michel Soro successfully debuted against Said Moulkraloua. He defeated Moulkraloua via 3rd round TKO.
FAQs
How many KOs does Michel Soro have on his record?
Soro has knocked out 24 of his 41 opponents so far. His KO ratio currently stands at 58.5%. Of his total 35 wins, 24 of them have been via KO (68.6%).