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José Valenzuela "El Rayo" is an American professional boxer with a 16-3-0 record in the Lightweight division. 10 of those wins came by knockout (63% KO rate). José Valenzuela is No. 1 in the WBA's lightweight rankings (October 31, 2026).

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JoséValenzuela

“El Rayo”

José Valenzuela

16

Wins10 KO · 63%

3

Losses

0

Draws19 tracked bouts

WBA
#1Lightweightas of Oct 31
Height
5′10″
Reach
70″
Stance
Southpaw
Tracked since
Sep 22, 2018
Title reigns
1 reign
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Current streak
W2
Layoff
4 months
Last bout
d. Edwin De Los Santos · KO · R2 · Jun 28, 2026

Title Reigns

1 reign
Reign
1
Division
1
Body
1
Longest · WBA Super Lightweight
6 mo

Super Lightweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLengthWon vs
WBAAug 2024 – Mar 20256 moIsaac CruzLost vs Gary Antuanne Russell

Complete Fight History

Showing 19 of 19

2026

JUN 28d.Edwin De Los Santos· KO · R2The Cosmopolitan · LV16-3

FEB 1d.Diego Torres Nunez· UDThe Meta Apex · LV15-3

2025

MAR 1L toGary Antuanne Russell· UDBarclays Center · NYC14-3

2024

Won WBA · AUG 3

Cruz

d. Isaac Cruz · SD · BMO Stadium · LA

WBA

After: 14-2

2023

DEC 16d.Chris Colbert· KO · R6Minneapolis Armory · Minneapolis13-2

MAR 25L toChris Colbert· UDMGM Grand · LV12-2

2022

SEP 4L toEdwin De Los Santos· KO · R3Crypto Arena · Los Angelas12-1

APR 16d.Francisco Vargas· KO · R1AT&T Stadium · Arlington12-0

2021

DEC 18d.Austin Dulay· TKO · R4Armory · Minneapolis11-0

SEP 18d.Deiner Berrio· UDMechanics Bank Arena · Bakersfield10-0

AUG 21d.Donte Strayhorn· TKO · R4T-Mobile · LV9-0

MAY 15d.Nelson Hampton· KO · R1Dignity Health Sports Park · Carson8-0

FEB 27d.Clay Burns· KO · R4Shrine Auditorium · LA7-0

2020

AUG 29d.Zack Kuhn· KO · R1Microsoft Theater · LA6-0

2019

SEP 28d.Charles Clark· KO · R1Staples · LA5-0

JUN 23d.Eric Manriquez· UDMichelob Ultra Arena · LV4-0

MAR 16d.Christian Velez· KOAT&T Stadium · Arlington3-0

2018

OCT 13d.Hugo Rodriguez· UDCHI Health Center · Omaha2-0

SEP 22d.Humberto Tellez· UDSam's Town Hotel · Sunrise Manor1-0

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Common Questions

What is José Valenzuela's professional boxing record?
José Valenzuela's professional record is 16-3, with 10 knockouts.
What is José Valenzuela's ranking?
As of each body's latest published list, José Valenzuela is No. 1 in the WBA's lightweight rankings (October 31, 2026).
Has José Valenzuela lost a fight?
Yes. José Valenzuela has lost 3 professional fights and holds a 16-3 record.
When is José Valenzuela's next fight?
José Valenzuela does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
What weight class does José Valenzuela fight at?
José Valenzuela fights at Lightweight.
Is José Valenzuela retired?
José Valenzuela is an active boxer.