Ulises Solís | |
---|---|
Statistics | |
Real name | José Ulises Solís Perez |
Nickname(s) | Archi |
Rated at |
Super Bantamweight Bantamweight Super Flyweight Flyweight Light Flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
Reach | 65 in (170 cm) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Born |
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
August 28, 1981
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 41 |
Wins | 35 |
Wins by KO | 22 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 0 |
José Ulises Solís Perez (born August 28, 1981 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer and is the current IBF light Flyweight champion. He recently got into a street fight with light middleweight champ Saul Alvarez and had his jaw broken. He plans on pressing charges against Alvarez. His brother also is current WBA Super Featherweight Champion Jorge Solís.
In April 2000, Solis won his professional debut against Adolfo Rosillo. He compiled a record of 18-0-1, which included a win over future champion Edgar Sosa.
On July 30, 2004, Solis challenged WBO Light Flyweight champion Nelson Dieppa but lost the twelve round bout.
On January 7, 2006, Solís defeated Will Grigsby for the IBF world championship title, by a unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 116-112). He defended his title against former champion Eric Ortiz and Omar Salado.
On January 25, 2008, Solis faced Grigsby in a rematch and defeated him once again by stopping him in the 8th round. On May 19, 2007, Solis defeated former WBC world champion José Antonio Aguirre via an 8th round technical knock out. On August 4, 2007, he defeated Filipino future champion Rodel Mayol (23-1-0) by technical knockout. On December 15, 2007, Solis defended his title against Filipino veteran boxer Bert Batawang.