Jeison Rosario Knockouts out Julian Williams to Win World Titles

January 18, 2020: Philadelphia, USA
The rugged Jeison Rosario was a huge underdog but he stunningly knocked out Julian Williams in the fifth round to become the new IBF and WBA "Super" world champion. A
right-left combination in the fifth round by Rosario was the beginning of the end for Williams. After landing that combination, Rosario jumped on a wobbled Williams and unloaded
a barrage of power punches that hurt Williams badly. Williams tried his best to hold Rosario, but eventually Williams went to the canvas. Referee Benjy Esteves however ruled it a
slip. As Williams got up The 24-year-old Rosario quickly drilled a bloodied, Williams with a vicious right uppercut and a left hook that left Williams slumped against the ropes.
Esteves jumped between them and stopped the fight at 1:37 of the fifth round.

 

JEISON ROSARIO      
ALIAS: BANANA      
   
CURRENT WBA "Super" & IBF SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION     Total Fights 22
BORN: April 7 1995 (25)     Wins 20 (KO 14)
BIRTHPLACE: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic     Losses 1
HEIGHT: 1.80 m     Draws 1
     
No. Result Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
22 Win Julian Williams KO 5  18 Jan 2020 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Won WBA (Super) and IBF light middleweight titles
21 Win Jorge Cota SD 10   20 Apr 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, United States
20 Win Mark Anthony Hernandez KO 9  23 Feb 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
19 Win Juan Carlos Rodriguez KO 3  30 Nov 2018 Hotel Dominican Fiesta, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
18 Win Jamontay Clark UD 10  24 Aug 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
17 Win Justin DeLoach UD 10  26 May 2018 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
16 Draw Mark Anthony Hernandez SD 6  17 Feb 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, United States
15 Win Salim Larbi KO 5  8 Sep 2017 The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
14 Win David Antonio Nunez KO 2  24 Jun 2017 Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
13 Loss Nathaniel Gallimore KO 6  29 Apr 2017 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
12 Win Carlos Rafael Cruz KO 2  23 Sep 2016 Salon de Eventos P. C. Sambil, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
11 Win Rafael Lorenzo KO 2   15 Apr 2016 Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
10 Win Euri Gonzalez KO 3  19 Nov 2015 Salón la Fiesta, Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
9 Win Rafael Lorenzo KO 1  18 Apr 2015 Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
8 Win Jose Vidal Soto KO 2  29 Nov 2014 Polideportivo, Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic
7 Win Rafael De la Cruz KO 2  27 Sep 2014 Coliseo Pedro Julio Nolasco, La Romana, Dominican Republic
6 Win Joselito Del Rosario DQ 2   26 Jul 2014 Club María Auxiliadora, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
5 Win Raidy Martinez DQ 1  2 Feb 2014 Polideportivo, Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic
4 Win Franklin Frias UD 4   16 Dec 2013 Casa de Los Clubes, Villa Juana, Dominican Republic
3 Win Alexis Rafael Castillo KO 3  28 Sep 2013 Republic Bánica, Dominican Republic
2 Win Victor Moya KO 2   9 Aug 2013 Club Luperon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1 Win Confesor Guzman KO 1  18 May 2013 Club Mauricio Baez, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic